Anti-Islam Filmmaker Jailed for a Year For Unrelated Offence
The man behind the anti-Islam film, “Innocence of Muslims”, has been jailed for one year on Wednesday. This jail term is not for the film, but for breaching the terms of his probation for a previous offence. Mark Basseley Youssef or Nakoula Basseley Nakoula (he also used the name Sam Bacile) will serve the sentence in […]
Aung San Suu Kyi Calls For More Troops
The recent deadly violence by Buddhists & Muslims in Rakhine state have got lawmakers from ethnic minority groups and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi calling on the government to deploy more troops. Last month, about 90 people were killed and over 2,000 homes destroyed. Lawmakers have issued a statement on Wednesday urging the government […]
Food Review: Vintage Delicafe
I am sure by now many people might already know Vintage Delicafe as a Halal establishment in town but for those who don’t, this is a good place to dine at! Went down with my family so that more dishes can be reviewed, heh. I know in most food reviews, readers just want straight-up information […]
Four First Dates
This week, I ask four Muslim couple friends one simple question – “Where did you have your first date?” Let’s read what they have to say, and deconstruct each uniquely Singaporean venue where once, an awkward first date turned into something magical. Geylang Bazaar [box_light]“She smelled like Dengdeng and Kebabs..” “He was so nervous – […]
What’s YOUR Shirk?
[quote]”This, I submit, is the freedom of a real education, of learning how to be well-adjusted: You get to consciously decide what has meaning and what doesn’t. You get to decide what to worship…Because here’s something else that’s true. In the day-to-day trenches of adult life, there is actually no such thing as atheism…Everybody worships. […]
Planned east London Islamic center sparks ‘Mega Mosque No Thanks’ campaign
A planned 10,000-capacity ‘mega mosque’ in East London is under consideration by city authorities as locals mount a campaign to halt construction amid fears it will become a hotbed of Islamic extremism. The gigantic mosque, four times the size of St. Paul’s Cathedral, will sport towering 40-foot minarets, an Islamic library, sports facilities and […]
Olympics of Living
It has been exactly two months since hundreds of international athletes marched in the Olympics 2012 Closing Ceremony at London, marking a point in their career. For some, the point is a high one, bearing medals of gold, silver or bronze as a testimony to their years of hard work and perseverance – of blood, […]
Video: The Prophet (S) And Poverty
According to a recent report, the number of cases of hunger throughout the world in 2010 stands at a staggering 925 million people. What this means is that for every 7 people, at least 1 person is in dire need of food and facing malnutrition stemming from poverty. This trend combined with the fact that […]
You ARE what you eat.
Have you heard of the saying “You are what you eat”? Eating has such an amazing influence in our lives, yes? We are so blessed to have easy access to Halal food here in Singapore. On average, most of us eat at least 3 meals in a day. Some of us eat snacks in between. Do […]
Food Review: PAUL French Bakery Restaurant
Editor’s Note: PAUL has not been certified Halal. Please contact the necessary authorities to find out the Halal status. Two aspects of my recent visit to PAUL in Ngee Ann City/Takashimaya had me concerned about my ability to properly review it. (1) I went with a bunch of girlfriends, and one simply does not pay […]
They call him Lupe
And to my Akh’s tryin’ to stay on their deen It gets mean especially when you stay on the scene And at the same try to stay out of trouble But don’t forget the blessin’ is in the struggle The Most Forgiving will forgive it if you stay repentant and hustle Lupe Fiasco, “Muhammad Walks” […]
Event Review: Imam Afroz Ali’s “Living Islam: Motivation, Servant Leadership & Forty Hadiths of Imam Nawawi”
Part One: Beneficial Action Through Servant Leadership Imam Afroz Ali’s workshop with the mentioned title was truly a beneficial workshop which highlighted the aspects of servant leadership and its realities. It was a humble gathering but needless to say, a whole lot of points were learnt. I’ll try my best to summarise the day’s workshop […]
The Real Housewives of Atas Heights 2
The latest season of Atas Heights 2 has resulted in a deeply polarizing effect on our Suria-watching community – viewers have either loved it to bits or they’ve hated it a vengeance. As much as I’d typically enjoy being a hater (it fills my soul with exciting murder-suicide scenarios and stimulating debates with fictitious characters […]
Covering Up in Style: Guest Post by Shea Rasol
We’ve all seen and witness the fashion week scene going on across New York, London, Milan and Paris with sheer amazement. With every piece of clothing designed and made to perfection, one must really go oohh and aahh while seeing the models on the runway. What’s astonishing is that, these Spring 2013 RTW pieces come […]
Interview with ‘Allah Made Me Funny’
On Aug. 30, the audience at The Pageant sat down to a unique experience. The “Laugh in Peace” comedy tour brings together a rabbi, a minister and a Muslim comedian in a show that aims to unite people through laughter. “We bring audiences together that would never sit in the same theater,” Azhar Usman, the […]
