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| Archived Since: | November 9, 2010 | |
Blog Post Archive
Why We Are Tested: The Psychology of Suffering & Misfortune – Part #2
This is Part #2 of a multipart post: You can find part #1 here Thirdly: Abundant trials and tribulations in this world is not a sign of one's disbelief or All?h's displeasure with him. On the other hand, most of the people who are inflicted with calamities are the pious and the righteous. Show More Summary
Israel and Apartheid | Taking Action with BDS
Pre-req | Introduction | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 We've spent the last few articles describing the apartheid policies implemented by Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT). The obvious question which follows is:...Show More Summary
MuslimKidsMatter | I am a Muslim
What does it mean to be a Muslim? The video below shows what being a Muslim means for three girls who live in Indiana. From sharing to making others feel better, Sabriya, Laila, and Anisha show that a Muslim's character is very important. Show More Summary
June 1st : International Day of Action for the Rohingya Suffering
Why the world needs to act: Beginning last summer a series of riots broke out in Rakhine State, in western Burma. While these clashes were reported as “sectarian violence” by most news outlets, the truth of the matter was that the Rohingya, whom were stripped of their citizenship in 1982, were systematically killed, brutalized, displaced,... Show More Summary
Martial Arts – A Grand Master’s Big Bow and the Muslim Take
We were standing outside the dojang (dojo). They were taking the old sign down and the new owners were putting up a new sign. My children take tae kwon do classes. When I signed them for classes in this particular dojo years ago, it was run by a man from Jordan, (a non-practicing brother, named... Show More Summary
A Deeper Look at Malcolm Shabazz- Grandson of Malcolm X Murdered in Mexico
By Dawud Walid Malcolm Shabazz, the grandson of Malcolm X, was viciously murdered last Thursday in Mexico. Two men thus far have been arrested, yet there are many unanswered questions regarding his tragic demise. Much to do has been made in the media of the troubles that Shabazz went through as a youth from the... Show More Summary
Life Lessons – A Mother’s Letter | Shaykh Waleed Basyouni
I traveled to Riyadh to meet Shaykh Ibn Baz, carrying with me a copy of an invitation to a concert in our city Dammam in Saudi Arabia. To tell you the truth, I was not sure if my visit would make any difference; these types of concerts were supported by some powerful people in that region. Show More Summary
Why We Are Tested: The Psychology of Suffering & Misfortune – Part #1
The main maqsad or purpose of the human being in this life is to submit to the will and decree of All?h and worship Him from his first breath to his last. All?h through His immense wisdom and prudence has decreed the people be tried and tested in various ways in order for Him... Show More Summary
Listen to Them and Understand their Sexual Struggles (of our Muslim female youth)
We have failed to recognize Muslim women’s, especially the female youth’s, trials of their voluptuous desires. At the most we have made an effort to acknowledge your desires to interact with guys, to be around them, to talk to them,Show More Summary
Making FamiliesWork – Tips for Muslim Parenting | Yasir Qadhi
Lecture by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi | Transcribed by Zara T. [The following is the video and transcript of Shaykh Yasir Qadhi's khutbah "Making Families Work." The transcript includes slight modifications for the sake of readability and clarity.] The khutbah can be viewed here. Show More Summary
5 Amazing Stories from Charity Week 2012
Charity Week 2012 is over now. The last cake has been baked and sold. The last poster taken down. The last penny counted. At the end of each Charity Week we reflect upon the events of the past year so that we may build upon our strengths and identify our weaknesses. The resulting... The post 5 Amazing Stories from Charity Week 2012 appeared first on MuslimMatters.org.
Life Lessons – VHS | Shaykh Waleed Basyouni
Follow Shaykh Waleed on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShaykhWaleedBasyouni Having breakfast with Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen is not something that can easily be forgotten. I knew it was a special honor that I was among those who attended such a gathering. Show More Summary
Single & Looking | Muslim Vignettes on Female Sexuality
On Attraction from a Unmarried Perspective “If a man wants to betroth a woman, he can look at what entices him to accomplish his marriage.” [Reported by Abu Dawud] As someone who is looking to get married and extremely inexperienced in all terms of physical intimacy, all of this sex talk is something that feels... Show More Summary
First Ever Historic Senate Public Hearing on President Obama’s Secret Drone and Targeted Killing Program
Testimony Before Senate Committee on Drone Killings Overseas Testimony on Targeted Killing of Terrorist Suspects Overseas Using Drones at hearing of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights...Show More Summary
MuslimKidsMatter | Alhamdulillah Project
Today we will be hearing from Zeynep Tuncer, a 12-year-old living in Newark, Delaware who shares how she feels about saying “al?amdulill?h.” Read on to find out how you can participate in MKM's al?amdulill?h project. Saying al?amdulill?h by Zeynep Tuncer Al?amdulill?h. Show More Summary
8 Reasons Why Pakistan Needs Imran Khan to Win Elections and Become the Next Prime Minister
My title encapsulates a critical message. It frames Pakistan needing Imran Khan, not the other way round. Of course, Imran needs Pakistan for his sense of identity and belonging, but he does not need Pakistan or its top job for personal enrichment or popularity. Show More Summary
Sex MashaAllah | Muslim Vignettes on Female Sexuality
Disclaimer- this post is meant for a mature audience only as it contains sexually explicit material. Many men and women in our communities live under the illusion that only men feel desire or have an interest in being sexual. And that women should not or cannot feel attraction, do not experience sexual pleasure, and can... Show More Summary
8 Reasons I Don’t Feel Guilty About the Boston Bombings
Ever since the Boston marathon bombings, my mind has been swarming with thoughts and emotions. I have been glued to the internet, digesting article after article, and comment after comment. I am sure I am not alone. The American Muslim emotional roller-coaster response to terrorism isn't fresh reading. Show More Summary
Dignity In The Time of Anti-Muslim Bigotry
Following months of an incendiary campaign against Muslims in Sri Lanka, a Muslim-owned fashion store was attacked late last month by mobs of hate-mongers led by men in the saffron garb of Buddhist monks. A video released more recently exposes a similar stomach-churning reality in the relentless persecution of the Rohingyan Muslims in Myanmar. Show More Summary
Islamic Leaders’ Response to Boston Bombings
Shaykh Waleed's Shared Thoughts on the Tragedy in Boston. Dr. Yasir Qadhi Reflects on Boston Bombings – An Excerpt from the Friday Sermon. im?m Safi on Prophetic Example of Kindness in Lieu of Violent and Extremist Attacks in Boston. The post Islamic Leaders’ Response to Boston Bombings appeared first on MuslimMatters.org.