Islamic method of slaughtering Animals appears ruthless
2007-11-25 06:50:00
Why do Muslims slaughter the animal in a ruthless
manner by torturing it and slowly and painfully killing it?Answer by Dr. Zaakir Naik:The Islamic
method
of slaughtering animals, known as Zabiha has been the object of much criticism from a large number of people.One may consider the following points, which prove that the Zabiha method is not only humane but also scientifically the best:1. Islamic method of slaughtering animal Zakkaytum is a verb derived from the root word Zakah (to purify). Its infinitive is Tazkiyah which means purification. The Islamic mode of slaughtering an animal requires the following conditions to be met:a. Animal should be slaughtered with sharp object (knife)The animal has to be slaughtered with a sharp object (knife) and in a fast way so that the pain of slaughter is minimised.b. Cut wind pipe, throat and vessels of neck Zabiha is an Arabic word which means ‘slaughtered’. The ‘slaughtering’ is to be done by cutting the throat, windpipe and the blood v
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Launch of Emirates Islamic Equity Trading Fund
2007-11-25 04:59:00
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A Wife
2007-11-24 01:14:00
A WifeA talk by Shaykh Abdullah AdhamiBy getting married you are not just getting a wife, you are getting your whole world. From now until the rest of your days your wife will be your partner, your companion, and your best friend.She will share your moments, your days, and your years. She will share your joys and sorrows, your successes and failures, your dreams and your fears. When you are ill, she will take the best care of you; when you need help, she will do all she can for you;When you have a secret, she will keep it; when you need advice, she will give you the best advice. She will always be with you: when you wake up in the morning the first thing your eyes will see will be hers; during the day, she will be with you, if for a moment she is not with you by her physical body, she will be thinking of you, praying for you with all her heart, mind, and soul; when you go to sleep at night, the last thing your eyes will see will be her; and when you are asleep you will still see her in
New 'Islamic Car' to have compass to find Makkah
2007-11-11 06:45:00
A plan to produce "Islamic
car" is being finalised by Malaysia, Iran and Turkey that will have features such as Koran and prayer scarves.
Iraqi Pilgrims journey to Makkah
2007-12-02 00:43:00
The pilgrims gathered near Baghdad's Umm al-Qurra Sunni masjid to begin their journey. Located in Saudi Arabia, Makkah is the most holy city is Islam. For Muslims, the Hajj is the fifth and final pillar of Islam.
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How to Perform the Rituals of Hajj
2007-12-16 00:20:00
How to Perform the Rituals
of Hajjby Shaikh Muhammad As-Salih Al-UthaimeenPrefacePraise be to Allah, Lord of the Universe. May peace and blessings be upon Muhammad, the last of the prophets and messengers, and upon his family and esteemed companions. Hajj is one of the best forms of worship and is one of the most sublime deeds because it is one of the pillars of Islam that Allah sent Muhammad--may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him--with. A servant's religion is incomplete without it. A form of worship is only acceptable when the following is true.• One devotes it to Allah alone, with a desire for the Hereafter. It cannot be done with the intention of being seen among people or for worldly gain.• One follows the Prophet's example, in words and deeds. This cannot be accomplished except by gaining knowledge of the Sunnah.Forms of PilgrimageThere are three forms of Hajj: Tamattu'- Ifraad - QiranTamattu': A pilgrim wears Ihram for Umrah only during the months of Hajj, whi
Non-Muslims are not allowed in the holy cities
2007-12-25 11:56:00
Why are non-Muslims
not allowed in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah?Answer by Dr. Zaakir Naik:It is true that non-Muslims are not allowed in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, by law. The following points will serve to elucidate the possible reasoning behind such a restriction.1. All citizens are not permitted in the cantonment areaI am a citizen of India. Yet, I am not permitted to enter certain restricted areas like the cantonment. In every country there are certain areas where a common citizen of that country cannot enter. Only a citizen who is enrolled in the military or those who are connected with the defence of the country are allowed in the cantonment area. Similarly Islam is a Universal Religion for the entire world and for all human beings. The cantonment areas of Islam are the two holy cites of Makkah and Madinah. Here only those who believe in Islam and are involved in the defence of Islam i.e. the Muslims are allowed.It would be illogical for a common citizen to
Islam for Dummies
2007-12-20 06:31:00
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Islamic Banking Expands
2007-12-19 06:34:00
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Conflict Between the Truth and Falsehood
2008-03-08 23:22:00
Once an atheist came to Imam Shafi’i (may Allah be pleased with him) and said what is your proof that Allah is existent?. Imam Shafi’i replied, “The leaves of mulberry tree have the same taste, color, smell and form, but when silkworm eats from it, it gives silk, when the bee eats from it, it gives honey, when the sheep eats from it, it becomes fat and milk increases in it sudder, and when the gazelle eats from it, it nourished itself with and gives musk. So, who made these things of diverse productions and excretions although the food was one and the same, surely, it is Allah.“So blessed be Allah, the Best to create” (Al-Mu’minum: 14”)Moreover, a free-thinker argued with Imam Al-Sadiq (may Allah be pleased with him) concerning the existence of Allah the Almighty. The Imam sa
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Why should a person only follow Islam?
2008-03-06 09:32:55
ALL RELIGIONS TEACH MEN TO BE RIGHTEOUS, THEN WHY FOLLOW ONLY ISLAM?All religions basically teach followers to do good deeds. Why should a person
only follow Islam
? Can he not follow any of the religions?Answer by Dr. Zaakir Naik:1. Major difference between Islam and most other religionsAll religions basically exhort mankind to be righteous and eschew evil. But Islam goes beyond that. It guides us towards practical ways of achieving righteousness and eliminating evil from our individual and collective lives. Islam takes into account human nature and the complexities of human society. Islam is guidance from the Creator Himself. Therefore, Islam is also called the Deen-ul-Fitrah (the natural religion of Man).2. Example - Islam commands us to shun robbery and also prescribes method of ele
My Beloved
2008-03-02 00:47:34
There was a time in my youth,When Islam was only a custom.They said "say La IIaha IIla Allah,..And pray, you'll go to Heaven."Ah, how simple, no struggle in this,Just a word, and simple act.Thereafter I'm absorbed in this world again,With my 'assured' place in Paradise intact.But this was not to be my fateFor ALLAH chose to guide my heart.I learnt of a man who struggled so hardWhen his mission was from the start.The story of someone who had morals,Spoke gently, kindness he knew.Never fearing to say what's right,His conviction in ISLAM was true.The touch of his hand was as soft as silkTo comfort a crying child.To mend his clothes, or do the chores,Never complaining, he always smiled.A living he made with his bare hands,The same that held his mighty sword.Valour shone from the edge of his bl
Emirates Islamic Bank launches the Danat RIA Fund
2008-02-21 21:55:00
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Young British Muslims putting their faith in Facebook
2008-02-19 05:58:00
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Will Muslim veil split secular Turkey?
2008-02-19 05:46:28
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The Mission of the Prophet Muhammad
2008-02-19 05:23:40
The Qur’an has this to say of the mission of the Prophet
Muhammad
PBUH:We have not sent you forth but as a mercy tomankind. (21:107)In the Qur’an and the Hadith, there are many such references that go to prove that Islam is a religion of peace, love and human brotherhood. However, it is also a fact that in later times the image of Islam has altered drastically. Now Islam has come to be regarded as a religion of violence rather than as a religion of peace. It is not the media that has produced this transformation in the image of Islam. The responsibility for this falls on latter-day Muslims, who have failed to maintain the original image of Islam.In actual fact, the mission of all the prophets, right from Adam to Christ (may peace be upon them all), was one and the same—of establishin
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What is Jihad?
2008-02-17 01:08:55
It is true that jihad is one of the most important teachings of Islam. But jihad is not synonymous with war. In Islam another word is used for war and fighting. This word is ‘qital.’ When the Qur’an refers to war or fighting, it uses the word qital and not jihad.Jihad
literally means to strive or to struggle. So jihad actually means peaceful struggle, especially for da‘wah work. The Qur’an says:Do great jihad with the help of the Qur’an. (25:52)The Qur’an is simply a book, and not a sword, so “do great jihad with the Qur’an” means do great jihad with the ideological power of the Qur’an. In fact, jihad is only another name for peaceful activism. And peaceful activism is the only weapon by which Islam wants to achieve all its aims and objectives.Source: GoodWordBooks
Islam is the Religion of Peace
2008-02-09 01:12:01
Islam is a religion of peace in the fullest sense of the word. The Qur’an calls its way ‘the paths of peace’ (5:16). It describes reconciliation as the best policy (4:128), and states that God abhors any disturbance of peace (2:205).The root word of Islam is ‘silm’, which means peace. So the spirit of Islam is the spirit of peace. The first verse of the Qur’an breathes the spirit of peace. It reads:In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate.This verse is repeated in the Qur’an no less than 113 times. It shows the great importance Islam attaches to such values as Mercy and Compassion. One of God’s names, according to the Qur’an, is As-Salam, which means peace. Moreover the Qur’an states that the Prophet Muhammad PBUH was sent to the world as a mercy to
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US $10 Billion poverty reduction initiative
2008-02-09 00:42:56
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Discover Islam Path
2008-02-09 00:27:00
Islam means submission. The religion of Islam is so named because it is based on obedience to God. A true believer in Islam is one who subordinates his thinking to God, who follows God’s dictates in all aspects of his life.Islam is the religion of the entire universe. For the entire universe and all its parts are functioning in accordance with the law laid down by God. Such behaviour is also desired of man. Man should also lead his life as God’s obedient servant just as the rest of the universe is fully subservient to God. The only difference is that the universe has submitted to God compulsorily, while man is required to submit to the will of God by his own choice.When man adopts Islam, first of all it is his thinking, which comes under Islam, then his desires, his feelings, his inter
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Muharram
2008-01-27 00:39:57
The first month in the Islamic calendarContrary to popular belief, Muharram is not a particular day, but the name of a month that marks the beginning of the year according to the Islamic calendar. Muharram is one of four months that have been designated as holy according to the Islamic calendar, the other three being - Dhul-Qa'adah, Dhul-Hijjah and Rajab.Fasting in the month of MuharramFasting is advocated in the month of Muharram. The Prophet is believed to have said: "The best fasts after the fasts of Ramadan are those of the month of Muharram." Although the fasts of the month of Muharram are not obligatory, yet one who fasts in these days out of his own will is entitled to a great reward by Allah Almighty. Fasting on the tenth day of Muharram, called Ashura, is particularly important, a
Islam and Actual Practice of Muslims
2008-01-05 02:06:20
VAST DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ISLAM AND THE ACTUAL PRACTICE OF MUSLIMSIf Islam
is the best religion, why are many of the Muslims
dishonest, unreliable, and involved in activities such as cheating, bribing, dealing in drugs, etc.?Answer by Dr. Zaakir Naik:1. Media maligns Islam a. Islam is without doubt the best religion but the media is in the hands of the westerners who are afraid of Islam. The media is continuously broadcasting and printing information against Islam. They either provide misinformation about Islam, misquote Islam or project a point out of proportion, if any. b. When any bomb blasts take place anywhere, the first people to be accused without proof are invariably the Muslims. This appears as headlines in the news. Later, when they find that non-Muslims were responsible, it ap
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First Person: What Next in Pakistan?
2007-12-27 22:46:45
A former CIA station chief in Pakistan
reflects on the assassination of Benazir Bhutto and what her death may mean for the future of the country and fighting terrorism. (Dec. 27)(C) 2007 The Associated Press
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English language center sparks protest
2007-12-27 22:45:17
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Islam and the Concept of Punishment
2008-03-13 06:24:22
Some people often say, "Can we apply today the same barbarous punishments which were applied long ago in the desert? Is it permissible to cut a thief's hand for five shillings? Could such things take place in the twentieth century, which regards the criminal as the victim of society and maintains that he is entitled to medical treatment rather than punishment?" How is it that the twentieth century permits the slaughter of forty thousand innocent people in North Africa but forbids the rightful punishment of one single criminal!!Woe to people from deceptive Words that often hide the truth!!So much for the twentieth century civilization and its evils. Let us discuss the concept of crime and punishment in Islam
.Crime is often regarded as an individual aggression against the community. That is
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French Muslims rap for Islam
2008-03-12 06:18:30
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Catholicism and Islam sit down to talks
2008-03-12 06:04:10
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Do We Need Proof about The Existence Of Allah?
2008-03-12 05:57:00
Once, a scholar of sacred knowledge was asked, what is the proof for the existence of Allah. 'Allah', the scholar replied. Then, he was asked again, what about the apparatus of mind? 'It is deficient and leads only to something like', he replied.Ibn Ata' As-Sakandan said, "O Allah! How can they cite what needs You as an evidence for You?! Is there anything more evident than You to be cited as an evidence for You?! When did You cease watching the world that we need an evidence for Your existence?! And how far did you go that now we have to pursue Your traces to find You?! How can He be veiled while He disclosed every-thing?! How can He be veiled while He is evident anywhere?! How can He be veiled while He is the ever Evident and the only One Who has no peer?! How can He be veiled while Lie
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Islam and Communism
2008-03-15 06:57:00
"As we have already submitted, Islam
stands for all that is good, healthy and desirable in life. It is the religion for all times, generations and societies but as the Islamic world during the last four centuries has been in a state of constant depression, the portion of the Islamic law dealing with economic problems remained static. Why shouldn't we then adopt Islam as a creed to edify our souls and purify thoughts and embrace communism as the economic system to solve our economic problems as it would in no wise affect our social set-up or any aspect thereof. We shall thus be able not only to safeguard our morals, social traditions and customs but also have at the same time one of the most modern economic systems of the present times to-resolve our economic problems"The reasoning such a
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German Schools to offer Islam classes
2008-03-15 06:50:26
German education ministers and Muslim groups agreed to offer Islam
classes at German schools in an effort to improve the integration of the growing Muslim population in German society. Officials seeking to open the Islam classes to non-Muslim students face hurdles in finding qualified instructors -- only 2.8 percent of Muslims in German high schools eventually graduate. It is belived that only about 120 Islam teachers are currently working in Germany -- one-eighth of the estimated number needed.
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