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Two heartwarming videos of a Muslim man allowing a bird to sit with him whilst feeding it.
Islam and Muslims are often portrayed in a negative light, namely with violence and oppression. In reality, this is far from the truth. Here is one such example showing how a true Muslim puts the teachings of Islam into practice with respect to the treatment of animals. Watch below how a Muslim man, whilst having […] More
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Understanding genuine Islamic practices compared to newly conceived ideas
As Muslims, from time to time, we discuss and ponder upon our condition in regards to what are genuine Islamic practices and what are newly conceived ideas. Allah commands His slaves to refer all disputes to Him: (And) if you differ in anything amongst yourselves, refer it to Allah and His Messenger.. [1] It’s most often the […] More
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Islam saved women from a world of slavery, sex objects and being buried alive
Contrary to popular belief, Islam has never been a religion that has ‘suppressed’ women and their rights; research and books prove that when the world was against women’s rights, Islam intervened and helped women in their societal status. When the ancient civilizations saw women as sexual objects (and many still do), the religion of Islam […] More
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Touching pictures of Hajj pilgrims 2016/1437 being welcomed in Makkah and Madinah
One of the best times of the Islamic calendar is getting close – Dhul Hijjah – the month of Hajj, most specifically the first ten days of this blessed month. Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said about these ten days being the best ten days of the year: No good deeds done on other days are superior […] More
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10 Stats Proving Forbiding Of Alcohol In Islam Is A Blessing
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِنَّمَا الْخَمْرُ وَالْمَيْسِرُ وَالْأَنصَابُ وَالْأَزْلَامُ رِجْسٌ مِّنْ عَمَلِ الشَّيْطَانِ فَاجْتَنِبُوهُ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ O you who believe! Intoxicants (all kinds of alcoholic drinks), gambling, Al-Ansab, and Al-Azlam (arrows for seeking luck or decision) are an abomination of Shaitan’s (Satan) handiwork. So avoid (strictly all) that (abomination) in order that you may be […] More
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10 Signs Of Good Manners
There is nothing which is heavier upon the balance than the good character. [1] We see Muslims who pray their prayers, give in charity and fast Ramadan, but their character is not what they are meant to carry. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) highlighted one of the key purposes of him coming to the […] More
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Muslims Are Very Friendly And Passionate, Says A Chinese Buddhist Hong Konger
A Buddhist Chinese Hong Konger, Kiyo, has gotten in touch with Muslims inside the Masjid and in general over the last month. He had never been inside a Masjid before and what he found during the month of Ramadan and later on too was heartwarming to hear. Here are some of the comments by Kiyo, […] More
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Can We Really Just Believe In The Qur’ān And Put Aside The Sunnah?
In today’s Muslim world, there are a number of deviant sects, beliefs and practices, as predicted there would be by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). One of the most dangerous ones are those who claim they only follow the Qur’ān and they aren’t in need of the Sunnah since they reckon not all of […] More
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A Man Travelled To 60 Countries In 4 Years And Found Islam On His Way
Four years ago he decided to leave his home and live his dream to travel the world. Among the countries that he has been to are: Turkey, Indonesia, Albania and Malaysia. It all started as a trip to live one’s own dream. He shared his trip with family and friends through postcards, which created popularity […] More
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10 evidence-based facts of the benefits of intermittent fasting
When Muslims observe the fasting month of Ramadan or voluntary fasts (such as fasting the 3 middle days of the lunar month and fasting on Mondays and Thursdays), in which eating and drinking is restricted to sunset till dusk as they are commanded by Allah to observe fasts, many wonder if such a practice is detrimental or beneficial […] More
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Islamic finance could solve household debt says Citi’s Willem Buiter
We often hear Muslims claim Islam is not just a religion but rather a complete way of life. A way that has been established by the Almighty to incorporate all matters which governs society, including financial dealings. In the Australian Financial Review, Citigroup’s chief economist talks about the need for Islamic finance. Few economists would […] More
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Is It Easy For Muslims To Practice Islam In Hong Kong?
With the constant rise of Islamophobia all over the world, from Europe to China, Muslims in Hong Kong are also vigilant that this type of discrimination doesn’t reach them too. So when Muslim Council of Hong Kong’s Adeel Malik took a representative of a Chinese media channel Passion Times for a tour of the Kowloon […] More
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