Islamic Arts Feature: Pick of the Week 8/29/09

Islamic Arts Feature: Pick of the Week 8/29/09

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

Welcome to the another edition of MuslimMatters.org’s regular Islamic Art feature. If you want to see your work on MM, then either email us your images to art[@]muslimmatters[.]org or submit them to our Flickr group.Over the next few weeks, we particularly welcome images that represent the true spirit of Ramadan.Click on the images below to [...]
Impact of Naseehah in Ramadan: A Short Story

Impact of Naseehah in Ramadan: A Short Story

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

Gateway to all Ramadan related posts on MM*Guest Submission from Mariam E.In this Month of mercy and barakah, it is not abnormal for people’s hearts to be open to good. Among the khair to which their hearts are open are good words; good words of advice to a dear brother or sister. Many a time [...]
With Scholars Like These… – Yasir Qadhi on “Shaykh al-Azhar” Tantawi / Niqaab Incident

With Scholars Like These… – Yasir Qadhi on “Shaykh al-Azhar” Tantawi / Niqaab Incident

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

Dr. Sayyid Tantawi hardly needs an introduction, for he has already established a reputable career, and his resume boasts of such fatwas as the one which encourages Muslim women in France to abandon the headscarf so that they may be in conformity with French law. It appears, however, that the venerable Shaykh understands that his role cannot stop at merely removing the headscarf from our sisters.
AMJA Annual Closed Conference

AMJA Annual Closed Conference

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

A part of AMJA’s focus is to bring together a wide variety of scholars from different backgrounds, different school of thoughts, as well as different ethnic background to decide on the issues that aren’t clear-cut Halal or Haram. For the last 6 years this closed conference has been taking place to come up with those tough decisions. This year, it is taking place in Montreal, Canada with focus on
To Our Readers Regarding Our Recent Post (From Yaser Birjas and Yasir Qadhi)

To Our Readers Regarding Our Recent Post (From Yaser Birjas and Yasir Qadhi)

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

I feel the article posted was not up to our standards that we like to maintain on MuslimMatters, and I personally would like to apologize for having it posted at a time like this when the family of Tarek and others are going through this ordeal.
Islamic Art Feature: Pick of the Week 11/7/09

Islamic Art Feature: Pick of the Week 11/7/09

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

Welcome to the another edition of MuslimMatters.org’s regular Islamic Art feature. If you want to see your work on MM, then either email us your images to art[@]muslimmatters[.]org or submit them to our Flickr group.Click on the images below to view the original.A salat theme this week...Visit the MuslimMatters Flickr group to view the other [...]
Iraq Upset At US-Resistance Talks

Iraq Upset At US-Resistance Talks

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

CAIRO — The Shiite Iraqi government of Nouri al-Maliki is upset by talks between the United States and resistance groups, describing the resistance movements as a bunch of "killers"..
The best online resources about the Qur’an

The best online resources about the Qur’an

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

Here is a selection of the best resources available about the Qur'an in different topics: Read, Memorize, Understand, Listen, Study...
UK MPs Urge Hamas Dialogue

UK MPs Urge Hamas Dialogue

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

CAIRO — Britain’s lawmakers reiterated calls for their government to engage with the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, warning that the Hamas isolation is part of Western policies which has failed to bring signs of success in achieving peace in the Middle East..
My Trip to Pakistan: Eid-al-Adha Festivities, Hardees, Terrorism & Conspiracies

My Trip to Pakistan: Eid-al-Adha Festivities, Hardees, Terrorism & Conspiracies

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

This year, I spent my first Eid in Pakistan in Pakistan in perhaps 2 decades. Besides enjoying the time with family, the trip also gave me some new insights into the psychology of a nation in deep turmoil. While most Pakistanis seem to have gotten over conspiracy theories and blame-games, many internet junkies continue to live in denial.

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