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Ramadan TV show stirs argument across Arab world

By uzzie on from www.reuters.com

A television drama about the life of a seventh century Muslim ruler, Omar Ibn al-Khattab, is polarizing opinion across the Arab world by challenging a widespread belief that actors should not depict Islam's central figures.
'Muslim for a Month:' Tourists take Islamic 'pray-cations'

'Muslim for a Month:' Tourists take Islamic 'pray-cations'

By uzzie on from www.cnn.com

To the devout, the concept of becoming "Muslim for a month" -- or any other religion, for that matter -- could verge on the sacrilegious.

"It's a provocative title, 'Muslim for a Month,' so we were bracing ourselves for (criticism)," said Ben Bowler, who runs cultural exchange programs with that name. The tours take non-Muslims from around the world into Turkish mosques and homes for a first-hand experience of Islam.
The Difference Between Muslims and Sikhs.. Misses the Point

The Difference Between Muslims and Sikhs.. Misses the Point

By cricketguru on from www.huffingtonpost.com

Yes, Sikhs are not Muslims and Sikhs are not Hindus, but jumping to clarify difference leaves the unfortunate, if unintentional, perception that there is something wrong with those "others."
Human right abuses in Bahrain

Human right abuses in Bahrain

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

As the Middle East continues to be enveloped in political turmoil and media outlets bombard us constantly with new information, I for one had become desensitized to the gravity of the situation there. As sad as it sounds, after a while the stories about dreadful combat and war just become headlines you skim over. However, I was reminded of the harsh reality of the human struggle in Bahrain when I heard the heart breaking story of Zainab al-Khawaja.
Tarbiyah or Disturbia?

Tarbiyah or Disturbia?

By ChillYoIslamYo on from chillyoislamyo.com

So before I jump into my article, Tarbiyah is an Arabic word that linguistically means increase, growth, and loftiness. I guess in practical terms, it would involve the pursuit of knowledge and acting on it for personal spiritual and mental growth. Disturbia on the other hand which is basically disturb, in English means to interrupt rest, peace.
Top Ten Islamic Lectures of All Time (Videos)

Top Ten Islamic Lectures of All Time (Videos)

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

I have composed what I believe to be the Ten Best Islamic Video Lectures published across the net up till now. I’ve restricted the list to filmed lectures and those that have been addressed in the English language*. I ask that both Arabic and Urdu speakers forgive me, as I am a well-developed coconut. There are many beneficial speeches that have not been recorded in the presence of a video camera, so in the future I hope to construct an audio-only list, insha’Allah.
The Happy Yemen

The Happy Yemen

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

Imagine this. You’re sitting at home, watching your favorite TV show. Suddenly the power is cut off!  The electricity of the one square mile neighborhood is down. Even though you are tired, you decide to leave the house and go out with some friends. You get ready, and now as you are [...]
Why do people have to leave each other?

Why do people have to leave each other?

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

When I was 17 years old, I had a dream. I dreamt that I was sitting inside a masjid and a little girl walked up to ask me a question. She asked me: “Why do people have to leave each other?” The question was a personal one, but it seemed clear to me why the [...]
Of Wa-Hubbies and Conspiracies

Of Wa-Hubbies and Conspiracies

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

From an Islamic perspective, it is not proper for Muslims to dwell on conspiracy theories. Islam teaches us to focus our efforts on Ilm-Naafi - knowledge that benefits us and not to get involved in Laghw - useless discussions. For the most part, conspiracy theories are useless discussions in which we can not prove the conspiracy to be true or not, and even if you can, the information gained can seldom help you gain closeness to Allah or benefit you in anyway. Conspiracy theories in general fall
Avoiding a Harmful E-Diet

Avoiding a Harmful E-Diet

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

Islam and the Internet Series: Intro | Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V | Part VI | Part VII Food is a necessity in life. But keep over-eating (irrespective of nutritional value), and you can become overweight and obese. Eat unhealthy, fatty foods, and you get high cholesterol, high blood [...]

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