Review: All-American Muslim
All-American Muslim is a new reality tv show that follows 5 Muslim families in Dearborn, Michigan. Below is a review of the show written by Su’ad Abdul Khabeer as seen on ReligionDispatches.org. [divider] No One Can Tell I’m a Muslim: All-American Muslim Debuts A couple tropes, a few surprises, and a missed opportunity As […]
Illegitimate children: Seeking a revision of the Law
Malaysia (TheStar): While the National Fatwa Council has ruled that a Muslim child born less than six months after the parents’ marriage is illegitimate and cannot bear his father’s name, a number of Muslim scholars think otherwise. They are calling for a review saying there is basis for it in Islam, writes SHAHANAAZ HABIB. SCHOLAR Dr […]
Pig Burial on Mosque site Outrages Swiss Muslims
BERN (OnIslam)– Sending shockwaves across the peaceful Swiss Muslim community, body parts of a dead pig were buried on the site of a future mosque, in a new clear sign of growing anti-Muslim sentiments in the European country. “Since the ban on minarets there’s been an increase in Islamophobia and Islamophobic events, so it was […]
Camp Rabbani: Attitude for Gratitude!
Click here to download the Camp Rabbani Brochure & Registration Form. Introduction SimplyIslam Singapore presents the Camp Rabbani, a camp and retreat for youths. The Camp Rabbani brings together Muslim youths (ages 13 to 17) for some fun-filled days of Islamic living, learning and inspirational experiences. Our theme for this year’s camp is “Attitude for […]
Interview with ELEVEN Magazine for “Change”
ELEVEN magazine is a biannual publication produced by Nanyang Technological University Muslim Society (NTUMS). The title ‘ELEVEN’ comes from the summation of the 5 Pillars of Islam and 6 Pillars of Imaan. ELEVEN seeks to be a source of inspiration, a spiritual revivification and an easy yet intellectual read. On 11th November 2011 (11.11.11), they […]
The man who is taking on Facebook
UK (TheDrum): Max Schrems had been using Facebook for three years when he decided to find out just how much material on him the social network had accumulated. So he asked .The response was awe-inspiring . On a CD sent to the 24-year-old Austrian student were 1222 pages of information. Awe-inspiring , that is, to […]
Poem: True Love
I feel lonesome even around peopling ubiquity As if my heart hides behind doors, with no windows to see me Feeling more than I’ve heard, what peopled described seemingly About the painful nature of love, such a romantic tragedy In a world with no hope of peace and tranquility Where Allah will continue to test, […]
Slaughtering the Consumerist Monster
Islam is called a way of life for a good reason. The principles and teachings of Islam provide mankind with the perfect guideline to ensure we lead a healthy and balanced lifestyle. One of the ways Allah (swt) has done this is by encouraging modesty and moderation in everything that we do. In other words, […]
Iran players facing 74 lashes for celebrating a goal
IRAN, (Soccernet): Two players at Iranian club Persepolis have been suspended for ‘immoral acts’ after their celebration of a goal during the 3-2 win over Damash Gilan last Saturday. Sheys Rezaei and Mohammad Nosrati were fined almost £25,000 each for grabbing their teammates’ backsides during the celebration and have been banned indefinitely from all football activities […]
Event Review: Freedom Film Fest
Norhayati Kaprawi’s ‘Mencari Kartika’ and ‘Aku Siapa?’ was showcased in this year’s second Freedom Film Festival on 28th October 2011. Organised here by the Singaporeans For Democracy (SFD), the festival was initiated by Malaysian NGO, Pusat Komas, nine years ago as means of education on the values of human rights for the public as well […]
Poem: Wait
Desperately, helplessly, longingly, I cried. Quietly, patiently, lovingly God replied. I pled and I wept for a clue to my fate, And the Master so gently said, “ Wait. “ “Wait?” you say, “Wait?” my indignant reply. “Lord, I need answers, I need to know why!” Is your hand shortened? Or have you not heard? […]
Green tips for the Home!
Being intentionally eco-friendly is in line with the Islamic principles of not wasting resources, and being good stewards as Allah has intended for us. Following a Green Deen means knowing that we are entrusted by Allah to act as stewards of the Earth. This trust is a conviction to protect the planet and it comes […]
Our Rightful Heroines
I came across this video on Misrepresentation of women in the Media. And while it was focused on American television, I think I can safely say that most of our media consumption do come from that area of the world. Here’s the video: And here’s a poem on “Our Rightful Heroines”: True, sincere, believing […]
Parable on Taqwa: The Young Man & The Bowl of Milk
As related by Bilal Ali during one of his khutbah [divider] Once, a young man who had spent many years of his life in the pursuit of knowledge, set out on a journey in pursuit of a spiritual guide. His purpose was to find someone who could help him learn the reality of taqwa (God-consciousness). […]
Loving for Allah
There is something to be said about the value of a true friend. Human beings, by nature, are social creatures, and it seems to be that the more loyal and trustworthy a person, the more likely that person is to be taken into the folds of our hearts. We all strive to attain the […]
