You may remember that during the last week of Ramadan this year, the group “Stop the Islamisation of Europe” (SIOE) threatened to hold a protest outside...
*The Audio of the event is linked at the bottom of this post* I started writing this piece in the last few days of October, so...
Switzerland. The very name evokes images of almost heavenly beauty – idyllic enclaves of pristinely pure lakes surrounded by magnificent lush snow-peaked mountains, dotted with honeymoon-enticing...
Welcome to the another edition of MuslimMatters.org’s regular Islamic Art feature. Here are some Eid-ul-Adha related images to celebrate the season of Hajj and self-sacrifice. If...
Muslim jurists differed on this issue and have four opinions: The first opinion Jumu’ah salat is still obligatory and has to be performed on time, whether...
The backdrop of Surah Al-Mujadilah is a very interesting one. It tells us how once a Muslim wife directly approached the Prophet Muhammad [صَلَى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ...
Great news! The best ten days of the year are nearly here. It is expected that the month of Dhul-Hijjah may start tomorrow (18th November, 2009),...
Bismillah Witnessing some of my kith and kin prepare for, and embark on Hajj this year, has brought back some very fond memories from the first and...
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Excerpt: Instead of pointing fingers at the imaginary Muslim fifth column, it is more relevant to discuss what would push a man to commit a treacherous...