Feature & Interview with Local Writer Nirrosette
Nirrosette is the pen name for Munirah Jaafar, an up-and-coming 20 year old Malay novelist with two published books (already!) under her name – Ikhlas, A.K. (2011) and Nah, Untuk Awak! (2012). She is the youngest writer to be signed on by Jemari Seni, a Malaysian publishing company, and was selected as an ambassador for […]
Crisis in Mali
“This desert is bright, luminous. Traversing it, one breathes deeply; one is in good spirits, and safe from robbers.” Ibn Battuta on Mali Ibn Battuta might no longer recognize the Mali of today. The good spirits and sense of safety the legendary traveler once described Mali as inspiring have been replaced by fear and trepidation. […]
Event Review: Konvensyen Muslimah Kontemporari
[box_light] What: Konvensyen Muslimah Kontemporari Where: Kallang Theatre When: 19 January 2013 Who: Malaysia • Prof. Madya Dr. Shariffah Hayaati • Ustaz Mohd. Izhar Ariff Kashim • Wardina Safiyyah Singapore • Ustazah Nurul Izzah Kamsani • Ustazah Raihanah Bte Halid • Ustazah Nazeerah Bte Shaik Alwie Indonesia • Ustazah Halimah Usman Alaydrus By: Masjid […]
Pairing Socks with Heels: Guest Post by Shea Rasol
In fashion, there will always be two sides of the coin in every trend or style that the industry brings. But the most prominent topic that is always discussed is the heels+socks combo. This trend has been very famous on the runways and lookbooks of high-end brands, which would appear such a head-turner for anyone […]
Khutbah Reflections: Lessons from the Sunnah of Rasulullah s.a.w. in Developing Leadership of the Ummah
The khutbah on 25th January 2013 spoke about 3 main points about Rasulullah(S)’s leadership that we can all learn from. They are: 1. Open Communication 2. Encourage Critical Thinking 3. Allow Questioning of Decisions When we hear the word “leader”, several things come to mind; A person of authority, someone that can make decisions or […]
$700,000 to Muslim Community as McDonalds Claim for Halal Food Turns False
Finley’s Management & McDonalds got ahead of the issue and agreed on a settlement for everyone’s best interests. The ever renowned chain of fast food restaurant McDonalds agreed to pay out an amount of $700,000 to the members of Michigan’s Muslim community when a case of serving non-halal food was brought up by a local […]
Khubah Reflections: Harnessing the Legacy of Rasulullah – Lessons from the Lives of the Companions r.a
While the khutbah on 25th January 2013 spoke about the leadership of Rasulullah(S), this time on 1st February, it touched on the legacy he left behind in the form of the Companions who learned directly from him. They were promised Paradise by Allah and were regarded by Rasulullah(S) himself as the best of people followed […]
Muslim Snow Patrol
Last week, we read & watched the horrible video about the homophobic and fanatical ‘Muslim Patrol‘ harassing residents in East London. Now meet a different kind: the ‘Muslim Snow Patrol’. In Newcastle a group of volunteers from the local Islamic Diversity Centre have banded together to help clear residential roads and drives. Newcastle City Council […]
Hip Hop Hijabis
Mette Reitzel is a filmmaker who has travelled to the States, Morocco and all across the UK with hip-hop duo, Poetic Pilgrimage. They have enough footage to produce a documentary but need funding for post-production. Please watch this video to see the trailer: WHO ARE THESE HIP HOP HIJABIS? Sukina and Muneera met at […]
Make A Connection With Your Prophet (S): Read his Seerah
“Ask yourselves a few basic questions before claiming that you love your Prophet Muhammad (S) – Are you obeying what he commanded and abstaining from things he forbade? – Are you in any way in your life practicing your Prophet’s action and sayings? – Under what circumstances are you willing to sacrifice your life or […]
Ban use of ‘Islam’ by political parties: Rahim
MELAKA, Jan 21 — Former Melaka chief minister Tan Sri Dr Rahim Tamby Chik said that a regulation or law should be formulated to ban the use of the word “Islam” by political parties. This is to avoid manipulation & abuse by certain quarters for political interests. He said the use of the word by […]
Religious Leaders Join Forces to Combat Anti-Muslim Ads With a Loving Campaign
In November 2012, the American Freedom Defense Initiative (AFDI) plastered public transportation in various cities with hateful posters calling Muslims savages. One of it reads: “In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel. Defeat Jihad.” The American Freedom Defense Initiative is led by Pamela Geller, a right-wing blogger and activist […]
Oh you who love the Prophet “too much”!
[box_light]The Beloved Messenger said, “None of you will have faith till he loves me more than his father, his children and all mankind.” [Bukhari, Book 2, Hadith no. 12][/box_light] We live in such times that, subhanAllah, it is no longer just the unbelievers who raise objections to a Muslim’s love for the Prophet. Today, within […]
Happiness in Giving: A brief exposition on the conceptual framework of a Giving Economy
[box_light]“We must try to build a better world in which mental and physical barriers cause conflict and hatred are slowly and steadily reduced and finally overcome.”[/box_light] Such words of wisdom from our distinguished and revered philanthropist of Singapore, the famous Late Dr Lee Kong Chian, founder of Lee Foundation of which it continues to […]
Photo Essay: Mawlid – Let the Lovers Love in Peace
[imagebrowser id=10] Mawlid an-Nabi The arrival of Rabi’ul Awal marks a month of wondrous celebrations all around the world as Muslims celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (S). From amidst the modern cityscape of Malaysia to the traditional settings of Kenya, Muslim men and women, adults and children alike parade in the streets or […]
