In many communities, the very place that was meant to bring Muslims together has become an anathema for the community— associated with fighting, control, and divisions like little fiefdoms. Read More »
I believe this three-minute trailer threw our mosques under the bus. It opened the door for its audience to blame all of their problems on the mosque, and take no responsibility for their own actions. Read More »
I know that all of this is not even close to how you feel about yourself and Ramadan, or about your self-worth in this blessed month of Ramadan while trying to enjoy your ‘ibādah and fulfill your spousal and parental role all at the same time. For all of this and more, my dear Ramadan stay-at-home mom, I salute you, and may Allah reward you. Read More »
During the month of Ramadan, our masajid are filled. When we know the status of something, it is easier to honor it. Unfortunately, Muslims today do not honor the mosques as they should be honored. Read More »
The mosque is meant to be a spiritual center for Muslim life. Thus, a survey of mosques worldwide reveals an incredible diversity of Islam’s sacred spaces. Below you’ll find a brief sampling of some of the mosques around the world. Read More »
"By the grace of Allāh, you (Prophet Muhammad) are gentle towards the people; if you had been stern and ill-tempered, they (disbelievers) would have dispersed from round about you" [159 Al-'Imraan] Read More »
Little Mosque reminds us that the vision of a pluralistic community co-existing is neither new nor impossible. Its message was simple: Set aside your prejudice, give up your spiritual pride and be a good neighbor. Read More »
There are approximately 2,000 Mosques in the United Kingdom. The overwhelming majority of mosques in UK have Imams who do not speak fluent English. Perhaps less than 10% of the Imams within the UK mosques were born and brought up in Britain. Therefore, in the vast majority of mosques in the UK, we have Imams who are not able to (as some have forwarded) meet the various needs of the groups of people within their communities, especially the younger generation of Muslims. The young generation of Muslims may speak and understand Urdu, Bengali, Somali etc, but they speak and think in the English language. Read More »
As I was sat trying to come to terms with the ongoing violence in my city of Karachi, the news of another blast in the tribal areas of Pakistan hit the wires. Pakistan, a frontline state in the Global War of Terror, has lost almost 35000 citizens to bomb blasts ... Read More »
The month that we have sought out all year is here! Insha’Allah we prepared ourselves, our families and our homes to maximize the blessing of Ramadan. However, unlike stocking our refrigerators, preparing our mosques for non-Muslim visitors and members of the Media is one essential task that we often neglect. Here are some easy last-minute steps! Read More »
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