A highly controversial figure, Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje, from the Netherlands, traveled to study the Hajj in 1885/1302H on a scholarship from the Dutch Government. Once in...
Bill Maher is once again on his tirade against Muslims. For a standup comedian who’s made a living out of mocking all things sacred, it’s hard...
By Hasib Noor Yet another article about the destruction of the Prophet’s grave is published and I catch the story early as it’s released. Wincing at...
Thoughts on the #HappyMuslims and #Mipsterz Commercials Whenever I’m at the mall, it never fails that my field of vision is forced to pinball from one...
As you may or may not hear, movie theatres across America this weekend are premiering the movie, “Noah,” starring Russell Crowe. Several of my Muslim friends...
So there’s a fun new fatwa being covered in the international news, and it goes like this: Mars Is Haram. I know what you’re thinking- come...
By Hena Zuberi Everyone in Karachi is running; running on a prayer. “These Birds Walk” is a hopeful ode to the resilience of the people of...
The following tweets were published in order to establish an Islamic etiquette in tweeting – #TwitterFiqh. Remember these wise words: 1- Do not feel entitled to comment negatively...
Part Two [Part One of this debate can be viewed here] Although the pseudo-controversy surrounding the niqāb is at the vanguard of the tabloid agenda, we...
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