“If you think something small cannot make a difference, try going to sleep with a mosquito in the room” – … More
Month: August 2006
Right of Way
The post “I’m Buying a Radar” by Shabina on Moz Boondoggle re-awakened some thoughts that have been lingering around in … More
Moonsighting or Moonfighting – Part 2
Alas, we have a North American body dissenting from the Fiqh Council’s decision to use calculations. The Hilal Sighting Committee … More
North American Muslims elect first female president
More on the election of Dr. Mattson as president of ISNA: Source: Houston Chronicle Aug. 28, 2006, 5:22PM Muslim group … More
Gem
Al-Imâm ibn al-Jawzi, may Allâh have mercy upon him, was once asked: “Is it better for me to make tasbîh … More
From Linxia, China with Love
Linxia, China also known as “Little Mecca” is home to a large and vibrant Chinese Muslim population. In the Islam … More
Conversions to Islam increase after Rwandan Genocide
Alhamdulillah, conversions to Islam among Rwandans have increased in the aftermath of the genocide which occurred there in the 1990’s. … More
Women Lead an Islamic Revivial in Syria
An interesting look at the Islamic revival in Syria and of Muslims rediscovering the richness of our religious tradition. It … More
What Have You Learned?
From Imam Ghazali’s Ihya Ulum ad-Din: Hatim al Assaam was once approached by his teacher Shaqeeq al Balkhi who said … More
Gem
Imam Shafi’ee rahimuAllah ta ala said, “True knowledge is not that which you memorize but that which benefits you.” Some … More
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