Defending Islam

“I think there’s a place in the human mind where we hide when there’s nowhere left to go. And perhaps there’s a part of the human heart where we relive forever unthinkable tragedy. However, for the people in Syria and Palestine today, that tragedy is not just an image of …

The recent closure of Masjid al-Aqsa by the Israeli occupation forces has once again brought to light the ongoing violations of one of the most sacred sites in Islām. For many Muslims, this may have been the first time they heard of Masjid al-Aqsa, such has been the neglect with …

Amidst senseless attacks on Palestinians in Jerusalem, Erdoğan argues Israel is a “terror state” Shaheer Choudhury In a sign of its ever-increasing position on the world stage, the Republic of Turkey has swiftly responded to the events of the past few days where police officers and other armed personnel have …

Posted by: Arslan Hidayat Congratulations to all for reaching the holy month of Ramaḍān! I would like to remind everyone what this month is all about, and this is a reminder to myself before anybody else.  This month is a month of drinking alcohol, entering beer drinking competitions,[1] eating pork, watching dancing …

COVID-19: Posted by: Muhammad Mussa The Sri Lankan government on Wednesday allowed Muslims who have died from COVID-19 the right to be buried after an international outcry over the government’s decision to cremate those who have succumbed to the virus. Prime minister Malinda Rajapaksa and his right-wing government had made it …

  Islam21c has received first-hand accounts from two survivors of Chinese concentration camps. They are Uyghur Muslim sisters who were brave enough to share their harrowing stories. We all have an opportunity and duty to help their voices become too loud to ignore. My name is Zumrat Dawut. On the …

“The cost of living has increased EXACTLY BECAUSE women have entered the workforce in droves. Cape Town’s Ihsaan Benz says it is widely recognised that “housing prices especially have been driven up by the emergence of the dual income household”. She explains that two incomes can afford double the amount …

deoband.org وَرَفَعْنَا لَكَ ذِكْرَكَ & The Reality of Insults at the Beloved of Allah Ta’ala (peace, blessings and salutations be upon him) By: Mufti Muhammad Noman Daji, Batley, UK – course.correspondence@gmail.com Thursday 29th October 2020 – 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal 1442 A.H Context & Motivation The context of this piece is the …

Jamiatul Ulama KZN Statement on France and its blasphemy of the Noble Prophet   Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Council of Muslim Theologians 223 Alpine Road, Overport Durban, South Africa Tel : +27 (0) 31 2077099 Fax : +27(0) 31 2074163 Website : www.jamiat.org.za  

  A frenzied attack reportedly carried out against two French Algerian women by two women of “European” appearance is not being described by the police and media as an act of terrorism. In fact, it’s barely being reported at all. Several demonstrations all over France were held following the killing …