[IslamCity] Maqsud, the Rat, and Fajr Prayer too: Realities of living in Bangladesh

Maqsud, the Rat, and Fajr prayer too: Realities of living in Bangladesh By: Maqsud Sobhani In Dhaka, Bangladesh, my parents have a 4 stories flat/apartment. Each floor is independent. One of my uncles has been renting the 3rd and 4th floor; the first floor rented to some people who I have

[IslamCity] Call a Family Meeting about Christmas

Call a Family Meeting about Christmas By Sound Vision Staff Writer With the ubiquitous decorations, Santa Claus beckoning, and classmates anxiously awaiting their presents, your kids are probably wondering once again: what's the big deal about Christmas? Some of them may have just accustomed

[IslamCity] Short History of Hajj

Short History of Hajj http://www.islamicity.com/articles/Articles.asp?ref=IC0301-18341/19/2004 - Religious - Article Ref: IC0301-1834Number of comments: 42 By: Invitation to IslamIslamiCity* - Hajj literally means 'to set out for a place'. Islamically however it refers to the annual

[IslamCity] Traumatised in a faraway land

Traumatised in a faraway land The tsunami disaster that struck Aceh on 26 December left Acehnese students at Al-Azhar as grief-stricken and property less as their compatriots back home, writes Gamal Nkrumah The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a regional economic grouping

[IslamCity] Reflections on Black History Month

Reflections on Black History Month ByImam Zaid Shakir Black History Month should be of interest to every Muslim -especially here in America. It is estimated that upwards to 20% of the Africans enslaved in the Americas were Muslim. [1] In some areas, such as the coast of the Carolinas,

[IslamCity] Muslim marriage ceremony a meeting of minds, cultures

Muslim marriage ceremony a meeting of minds, cultures by Samara Kalk Derby Source: The Capital Times At the end of the ceremony there was no kissing of the bride. Afterward, there was no cake, alcohol, music or dancing. Instead, the marriage of Ilham Sunhaji and

[IslamCity] Why God Won't Go Away

r profound scientific research done by some scientists that proves that our brain in genetically wired to believe in God! Below you will find a review of the book. Maqsud Sobhani http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IslamicMinds/ -- http://www.bookbrowse.com/index.cfm?page=titletitleID=788

[IslamCity] Extremism

Salam Alaikum, I will start posting excerpts from Dr. Qaradawi’s book titled “Islamic Awakening: Between Rejection and Extremism”. I suggest everyone to read this book in its entirety. The book though written over 22 years ago, yet it seems it is more appropriate for today than it was for

[IslamCity] Defects of Religious Extremism

Salam Alaikum, Excerpts from Dr. Qaradawi’s book titled “Islamic Awakening: Between Rejection and Extremism”. I may add certain comments to clear things up for the readers. Maqsud http://www.islamicminds.tk/ http://www.youngmuslims.ca/online_library/books/iabrae/ Defects of Religious

[IslamCity] Tariq Ramadan's call for Moratorium on corporal punishment stoning and the death penalty

salam alaikum, This is a timely and bold call by Tariq Ramadan to have the discussion on Corporal punishment, stoning and death penalty in the Islamic world. Various websites, including islamicity.com, islamonline and Tariq ramadan's own site has a lot of discussion going on in this topic.

[IslamCity] Muslim women step into whole new aquatic world

Muslim women step into whole new aquatic world 04-10-05 22:54 JENNA JOHNSON Faces framed with light-colored scarves peer through the glass panes. The door is locked, as the YWCA is closed Sundays, but Zainab Al-Baaj comes running to pop it open for the women and young girls waiting outside.

[IslamCity] Muslim women step into whole new aquatic world

Muslim women step into whole new aquatic world 04-10-05 22:54 JENNA JOHNSON Faces framed with light-colored scarves peer through the glass panes. The door is locked, as the YWCA is closed Sundays, but Zainab Al-Baaj comes running to pop it open for the women and young girls waiting outside.

[IslamCity] The Concept of Religious Extremism

Salam Alaikum, Excerpts from Dr. Qaradawi’s book titled “Islamic Awakening: Between Rejection and Extremism”. I may add certain comments to clear things up for the readers. I posted 2 parts earlier and then stopped for a while. I hope to be more regular this time around. Maqsud

[IslamCity] Mind-building: A neglected dimension of the Prophetic heritage

Mind-building:A neglected dimension of the Prophetic heritage Dr. Mohammad Omar Farooq Allahu Akbar, Allahhuu Akbar! ... Oh, the vibrating wake-up call to begin another day. It's somewhat different though, as in this age of modern technology and rapid change, this call is

[IslamCity] The Model School, Islamic Style

Saturday, Jun. 11, 2005The Model School, Islamic StyleAs they learn about the American Dream, these kids wonder if it's theirs to pursueBy MARGUERITE MICHAELS/BRIDGEVIEW http://www.islamicity.com/m/news_frame.asp?Frame=1referenceID=21076 The boys, with some affection, call their school "the

[IslamCity] Praying for Non-Muslims: An Islamic Perspective

Praying for Non-Muslims:An Islamic Perspective Dr. Mohammad Omar Farooq Courtesy: Islamicity [June 23, 2005]http://www.islamicity.com/articles/articles.asp?ref=IC0506-2721p=1 [Readers may also add their feedback at Islamicity's Readers' comments section at the link given above] As a Muslim, I

[IslamCity] Scouting a cultural bridge

http://isna.net/index.php?id=35backPID=1tt_news=207 All-Muslim groups in Sharon reflect growing popularity nationwide The topic before Sharon's Cub Scout Pack 111 last Saturday was how to use a compass. But the lesson offered by Cubmaster Nabeel Khudairi involved more than just the usual tips

[IslamCity] Faiths join in objecting to abuse of the Koran

. Maqsud Sobhani www.islamicminds.tk Faiths join in objecting to abuse of the Koran Rally encourages religious tolerance http://isna.net/index.php?id=35backPID=1tt_news=200 For many Michigan Muslims, the abuse of the Koran at Guantanamo Bay isn't just an affront to Islam: It's also an insult

[IslamCity] Cowardly act

Salam alaikum. I hope everyone is doing well by the grace of Allah. As I write this letter, the news is unfolding from London about the cowardly acts of bombing in its transportation system. So far at least 40 people are dead and scores seriously injured. Let us all in unequivocal term

[IslamCity] Scholars Try to Curb Sea of Fatwas

; Grand Mufti of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Sheikh Izzeddine Al Khateeb Al Tamimi, and the members of its National Fatwa Committee; and Sheikh Dr. Yusuf Al Qaradawi.” (source: http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=49982) Maqsud Sobhani www.islamicminds.tk Scholars Try to Curb &quo

[IslamCity] Did the Prophet endorse suicide bombing? Anti-Islamic Propaganda by former Muslims

Did the Prophet endorse suicide bombing? Anti-Islamic Propaganda by "former Muslims" Dr. Mohammad Omar Farooq In this age of internet, there is a new level of anti-Islamic propaganda. It is based on half-truths, no truths and so on. Let alone unsuspecting non-Muslims, many Muslims are falling

[IslamCity] Pakistan's girl wonder

articulate, bold and charming! Maqsud Sobhani www.islamicminds.tk Pakistan's girl wonder 7/16/2005 - Social Education - Article Ref: SP0507-2745Number of comments: By: Todd BishopSeattle Post* - http://www.iviews.com/Articles/articles.asp?ref=SP0507-2745 Sitting down for a personal meeting with Bill

[IslamCity] Injustice Caused to the Innocent

Jummuah Khutbah-Br. Sadullah Khan Islamic Center of Irvine 7/15/05 Take not life - which Allah has made sacred - except for just cause. And if anyone is slain wrongfully, we have given his heir authority to demand qisas or to forgive: but let no one exceed bounds in the matter of taking

[IslamCity] Why the early Muslims were the best of believers

Why the early Muslims were the best of believersBY ABID ISHAQ 5 August 2005 http://www.islamicity.com/m/news_frame.asp?Frame=1referenceID=21883 THE righteous before us understood the religion of Allah as well as the essence of this life and its inescapable leading to the Hereafter, so they

[IslamCity] The Destruction Of Mecca

salam alaikum, If you are worried about US politicians calling for the destruction of Muslim Holy sites, then no need to worry. Our Wahabi brothers are doing it for the Americans! The Destruction Of Mecca Saudi Hardliners Wiping Out Their Own Heritage By Daniel Howden The Independent - UK8-5-5

[IslamCity] Sheikh Ahmad Deedat Dies at 87

salam alaikum. A truly sad news for those of us who grew up watching Deedat's debates and speeches against Missionaries. He was speaking for Islam, when there was hardly anyone else doing it. He was an enlighted person, when there was total stagnation among Musilms. May Allah give him the best

[IslamCity] Vietnamese Defies Odds to Become A Top Woman in Technology

Vietnamese Defies Odds to Become A Top Woman in Technology 08-11-05 12:22 CUONG QUOC NGUYEN http://isna.net/index.php?id=35backPID=1tt_news=296 What are the odds for an Asian Muslim woman to move to the top of the corporate ladder in a Texas-based high-tech corporation? Staggering, to say

[IslamCity] HACKED! How to protect yourself

HACKED! How to protect yourself Maqsud Sobhani www.islamicminds.tk Salam alaikum, We have received threats in the past and not so distant past that our group “islamicminds” may be deleted. I am sure you have heard similar things about your groups as well. These people and their friends

[IslamCity] The Essential Arts

The Essential Arts 8/21/2005 - Religious - Article Ref: IC0508-2774Number of comments: 6 By: Sadullah KhanIslamiCity* - "As you do, so shall you be rewarded." Prophet Muhammad Realize, as you project yourself, so shall you be perceived.The art of navigating the road of life is not to

[IslamCity] Ibn Rajab Selection

Ibn Rajab SelectionByImam Zaid Shakir In the Name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful Ibn Rajab, May Allah Have Mercy on him, says in Lata'if al-Ma'arif: In that Satan has been chained up during the month of Ramadan; and the fires of the carnal lusts have died down

[IslamCity] Muslim Women in Science

Muslim Women in Science 9/21/2005 - Education Social - Article Ref: IC0509-2797Number of comments: 13Opinion Summary: Agree:12 Disagree:1 Neutral:0 By: Corey HabbasIslamiCity* - There is an ingrained value in every Muslim, man and woman alike, to pursue knowledge and to learn about God's

[IslamCity] From Sha'baan to Ramadan; From Katrina to Rita

ICOI Khutbah 168 - September 23, 2005 From Sha'baan to Ramadan; From Katrina to Rita http://www.islamiccenterofirvine.com/articles.php?action=""> This is the month of Sha’baan, the eighth montyh of the Islamic lunar calendar, the month that the Prophet (pbuh) fasted more than any other month

[IslamCity] Practical guide to Ramadan for Children

Practical guide to Ramadan for Children By Maqsud Sobhani (www.islamicminds.tk) The blessed month of Ramadan is a gift from Allah for the Muslims to purify themselves from their all past sins and negligent actions. Various authentic hadith states that all our past sins are forgiven

Donate to Islamic Relief [IslamCity] A Muslim Put Incharge of $26 Billion Assets

A Muslim Put Incharge of $26 Billion Assets 10-17-05 14:21 RIVA D. ATLAS Surprise Choice Will Manage Harvard's Billion After months of searching for a new overseer of its $26 billion in assets, Harvard University yesterday named a manager from the bond powerhouse Pimco to the job. The new

[IslamCity] Earthquake victims struggling to survive

Earthquake victims struggling to survive 10/20/2005 - Social - Article Ref: IV0510-2827Number of comments: By: iViews StaffIviews* - http://www.islamicity.com/articles/Articles.asp?ref=IV0510-2827 A Kashmiri woman grieves for her family member, killed by the October 8 earthquake,

[IslamCity] Taking the Prophet (pbuh) As Our Example

Taking the Prophet (pbuh) As Our Example Islamic Center of Irvine-Jummuah Khutba 10/14/05 Author: Suhaib Webb Let us begin by asking a question, this question can be applied to everyone in the room, whether you are males or females, students or working professionals, young or old. The

[IslamCity] Pakistan Earthquake-A Personal Account

salam alaikum This is an account written by Dr. Arshad, a prominient physician and Muslim activist from Milwaukee. I have known him for years while I was living in Milwaukee, USA. He has recently visited Pakistan and here is what he has to share. Fee Amanillah Maqsud www.islamicminds.tk

[IslamCity] Rage on Rue Picasso

tranger" called "the tender indifference of the world."” Maqsud Sobhani www.islamicminds.tk (Please visit my newly designed site) -- Rage on Rue Picasso Will the riots swell the ranks of jihadists in Europe? By Christopher Dickey Newswe

[IslamCity] Pilgrims at Heart

Pilgrims at Heart By EBRAHIM MOOSA Published: January 10, 2006 http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/10/opinion/10Moosa.htmlAS the pilgrims in Mecca complete the annual ritual of pilgrimage today, Muslims across the globe will begin the Id al-Adha, the three-day Feast of Sacrifice, in

[IslamCity] Free speech is not a licence to insult

cartoonists or newspaper editors are saying right about now “See I told you so!” I found the article below insightful, something people at both sides of the debate can benefit from. Maqsud Sobhani Www.islamicminds.tk

[IslamCity] Cartoon Controversy - Shaykh Hamza Yusuf Interview

Note: forwarded message attached. Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. *** {Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine

[IslamCity] The Prophet and the people who opposed him

salam alaikum, For all those "pious" Muslims engaging in violent and destructive protest against the cartoon, should take a time out read the life of our beloved Prophet (SAW). It is sad that a section of Muslims are engaging in destruction and killing as a means to protest against the

[IslamCity] WHATS THE SURPRISE IN PALESTINE? Don't Punish the Palestinians

salam alaikum, Here are two very well written article about the recent hamas victory and the reality of the Palestine situation.Fee Amanillah MaqsudWHATS THE SURPRISE IN PALESTINE?Graham E. Fuller La Vanguardia- Barcelona 29 January 2006

[IslamCity] Please pray for sister dawn

Salam alaikum. Many of you know sister dawn. She is a dedicated Muslimah, who accepted Islam several years ago. She is also the found and moderator of several yahoo groups, such as Islamicminds, muslim_youth_connection. More importantly, she is one of the most kind and generous person that

[IslamCity] Does Allah Answer the Prayers of Non-Muslims?

Salam alaikumRecently I made a post to some groups, asking people, of all faith, to pray for an ailing sister. I got some long lectures from some of my brothers in faith about how wrong it was for me to ask non muslims pray for a muslim! So, I am posting here a fatwa on the very same

[IslamCity] Destruction of Islamic Architectural Heritage in Saudi Arabia

salam, I recently posted the below article. However some wrote to me that they did not receive anything, only blank email. Apparently, when I forwarded the article, it didnt work properly. Fee Amanillah Maqsud Destruction of Islamic Architectural Heritage in Saudi Arabia: A Wake-up

[IslamCity] Liberate Yourself This Independence Day: Help Palestine

Sound Vision [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: "Sound Vision" [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: maqsud sobhani [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Liberate Yourself This Independence Day: Help PalestineDate: Mon, 03 Jul 2006 10:00:00 -0400In the name of Allah, the most Merciful, the most Me

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Four children and the cost of war

with a lot of heart. The author genuinely tries to portray a very humane picture of the suffering of the Lebanese people. Of course, the war mongers would take lesson from it; yes even the war mongers among the Muslims too! Fee Amanillah Maqsud Sobhani www.islamicminds.tk Four children

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Fail to prepare, Prepare to fail

Fail to prepare, Prepare to fail 7/26/2006 - Social Political - Article Ref: IV0607-3053 Number of comments: 23 Opinion Summary: Agree:15 Disagree:3 Neutral:5 By: Dr. Aslam Abdullah Iviews* - The ineffectiveness of Muslim Americans If you fail to prepare, prepare to

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] The Muslim malaise

The Muslim malaise Aug.20, 2006. 07:03AM HAROON SIDDIQUI He who wrongs a Jew or a Christian will have me as his accuser on the Day of Judgment. — Prophet Muhammad Contrary to the popular belief that the West is under siege from Muslim terrorists, it is Muslims who have become the biggest

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Pakistanis Find U.S. an Easier Fit Than Britain

August 21, 2006 http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/21/us/21devon.html?ex=1157515200en=949193f6e072927dei=5070Pakistanis Find U.S. an Easier Fit Than Britain By NEIL MacFARQUHARCHICAGO, Aug. 18 — The stretch of Devon Avenue in North Chicago also named for Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Kill us, too: We are also Americans

From: "mpa_milwaukee" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 04:21:42 -Subject: [MPA_NEWS] Kill us, too: We are also AmericansKill us, too: We are also AmericansBy ASLAM ABDULLAHSpecial to the Las Vegas Review-JournalThe leader of al-Qaida in Iraq, Abu Hamza al-Muhajer, recently issued a

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Ramadan wishes

Salaam Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuhu, Ramandan Mubarok/greetings to everyone around the world. I do not know about you all, but this Ramadan is much overdue for me. I was also begging for the Ramadan to begin. Not only because the rest of the world started its fasting except

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] My Name Is Rachel Corrie

Salam alaikum and Ramadan Kareem, Well, My name isn't Rachel Corrie. But I hope many of you remember her. Below is an interesting article about a one person play based on her writing. The US opening of the show had to be cancelled due to pressure from jewish groups! Maqsud

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Makkah Declaration on the Iraqi Situation

Makkah Declaration on the Iraqi Situation 11/30/2006 - Political Religious Social - Article Ref: IC0611-3172 Number of comments: 3 Opinion Summary: Agree:3 Disagree:0 Neutral:0 By: Muslim scholars IslamiCity* - About 50 Iraqi Muslim scholars representing the country's Shia and Sunni

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Shia Sunni burning Iraq

Shia Sunni burning Iraq 11/30/2006 - Political Religious Social - Article Ref: IC0611-3173 Number of comments: 7 Opinion Summary: Agree:4 Disagree:1 Neutral:2 By: Dr. Aslam Abdullah IslamiCity* - The daily destruction of human life in Iraq has reached a level that is now described as a

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] PBS INTERVIEW With Sheik Hamza Yusuf

INTERVIEW With Sheik Hamza Yusuf Sheik Hamza Yusuf (Photo courtesy of the Zaytuna Institute) “Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent, and I think that's really what we're dealing with here, incompetence. Both sides have been incredibly ineffective at achieving their goals - at least

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Palestinian faction threatens to overrun rivals

salam alaikum, I have not noticed much posting (at all in some groups that I have checked) of the fighting between Hamas and Fatah in Palestine. I guess it is ok when Palestinians kill each other by 100's. I am sure the reaction would have been much different when Israel does the same thing. Or

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Pakistan's 'silent majority' welcomes mosque raid

Pakistan's 'silent majority' welcomes mosque raid Afp, Islamabad The army raid on a pro-Taliban mosque has raised fears of an extremist backlash in Pakistan, but many in the country's so-called silent majority say the government was right to act anyway. While hardliners have been able to stir

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Borat, Kazakhstan and Nuclear Arms

Salaam Alaikum, Many of you must have heard of the movie Borat. In the movie, Borat Sagdiyev is a fictional Kazakh journalist portrayed by British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. The movie went on to become a super hit, at the expense of Kazakhstan. I only got to see portion of the movie, before my

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Youssif: A Tale of Horror and Compassion

Salaam Alaikum, I am sure some of you have heard the story of 5 year old Youssif, an Iraqi boy who was playing outside when few masked men grabbed him and put gasoline on him and set him on fire. No one has been arrested and the motive remains unknown. To read the full story please visits the

Bismillah [IslamCity] Israel bars aid convoy to Gaza

salam, The below news is not only about state of Isral barring aid convoy, but also about many Israelies wanting to help people in Palestine. Maqsud Israel bars aid convoy to Gaza By Rachel Shabi at the Erez crossing, Gaza-Israel border Israeli peace groups have braved the cold

Bismillah [IslamCity] Disabled Iraqi children get wheelchairs, big smiles

salam alaikum, I think we can all appreciate the humanity in the story. Regards, Maqsud Disabled Iraqi children get wheelchairs, big smiles Story Highlights Wheelchair distribution was the vision of American contractor Brad Blauser Humanitarian group brings the kids to a safe area so they can

Bismillah [IslamCity] Polish Jew gave his life defining, fighting genocide

Salam, What an interesting story. This man coined the word Genocide. Who would better to know about genocide than a Jew suffered at the hands of Hitler. Though I also wonder what would he have thought of the Palestine-Israeli conflict had he been alive.   Maqsud   Polish Jew gave his life

Bismillah [IslamCity] UK Jewish lawmaker: Israeli forces acting like Nazis

Salam Alaikum, Finally someone spoke the truth.   Also very pertinant is the statement that Israel is ruthlessly and cynically exploiting the continuing guilt from gentiles over the slaughter of Jews in the Holocaust as justification for their murder of Palestinians.   The lawmaker is no fan of

Bismillah [IslamCity] The Enforcers

Salam,   Interesting article, specially the highlighted area. I guess when you are a Muslim scholar, there is no need to worry about ethical implication.   Fee Amanillah. Maqsud   Islamic Finance The Enforcers Vidya Ram04.21.08, 6:00 PM ET Islamic finance is booming. There are at least $500