[IslamCity] How Progressive Is Dr. Amina A. Wadud?

2005-03-21 Thread Fareeda Syed
New Trend Magazine. http://www.newtrendmag.org/ Biggest Islamic web site in the USA Safar 9, 1426/March 20, 2005 #23-How "Progressive" Is Dr. Amina A. Wadud? Is Islam just another religion?Why the emphasis on homosexuality?by Karen

[IslamCity] Prostitution Solution

2005-03-18 Thread Fareeda Syed
Wa alaikum assalam, I'm sure you got more than a mouthful of responses on the article. However, as you said, we need a solution. Unfortunately, there's not much you can do unless the individuals themselves want to change. If you are referring to people willingly being involved in this, then

[IslamCity] Re: Prostitution: I'll tell you what's wrong

2005-03-17 Thread Fareeda Syed
Assalamu alaikum, As Muslims, we believe that all guidance comes from Allah through his Book and His Messenger (saw). We take what the religion has given us and leave what it forbade us. We know that prostitution is a grave sin with many downsides that can be noticed even in this life (such

[IslamCity] Re: Appeal

2005-03-17 Thread Fareeda Syed
I agree 100% Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 00:53:23 -0800 (PST) From: "M.Siraj Siddique" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: Karim's mail My appeal to Islam City management not to approve such mails which spoils historic facts and tries to mould it in the way they believe.This article contains many

[IslamCity] Re: How Abu Bakr became caliph, according to Umar

2005-03-15 Thread Fareeda Syed
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[IslamCity] follow-up on boar hair

2005-03-13 Thread Fareeda Syed
Salams, I just wanted to say that according to Dr. Imam Yusuf Ziya Kavakci (Imam of IANT http://iant.com/imam.php)most madhabs do not allow the use of any part ofa pig. I just wanted to make a clarification on the issue. “Only those who are patient shall receive their reward in

[IslamCity] The use of boar bristles

2005-03-11 Thread Fareeda Syed
Salams, I have a question for everyone regarding the use of hair brushes with boar (pig) bristles. Is it allowed in Islam or is it something that is considered najis (impure)? Below, I included what I have found regarding this, but if anyone can find information with references, please send