We find in today’s society that evolutionary thought is considered to be a scientifically sound theory. But in reality, it is more of a philosphical view or belief, which by chance, has managed to fit into scientific observation. Here is an example of an incorrect explanation of the common stomach ulcer, where a evolutionist tries to explain its origins, without backing it up with scientific data:
December 22, 2009
December 16, 2009
From BBC World News:
How Sharia-compliant is Islamic banking?
By John Foster
Former editor, Islamic Business & Finance magazine
The Islamic finance industry has often battled with the question: How Islamic is Islamic banking?
The question’s pertinence was raised in March last year, when Sheikh Muhammad Taqi Usmani, of the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Finance Institutions (AAOIFI), a Bahrain-based regulatory institution that sets standards for the global industry, said that 85% of Sukuk, or Islamic bonds, were un-Islamic.
December 8, 2009
This is not a paid advertisment, a friend of mine has some good quality Oud and I just wanted to share it with you guys.
Imam Ash-Shawkani related the authentic hadith in Al-Fath Ar-Rabbani, in which the Prophet salallahu alayhi wasallam stated:
حبب إلي الطيب والنساء ، وجعلت قرة عيني في الصلاة
“Made beloved to me are women and perfume, and prayer has been made the coolness of my eyes” (Al-Fath Ar-Rabbani 9:4664)
Muslims have an age-old tradition in perfumery, and traditional Arabic perfumes are now finding great popularity in the West.
From the most popular ingredients used in Islamic perfumery are musk, ambergris, and oud/agarwood.
All of them have therapeutic effects, aside from being the best offerings of scents in nature. Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim has gone to great lengths in discussing these three elements, their sources, therapeutic effects, and their value as fragrances.
What might come as a surprise to some is the fact that musk and oud have been described by the Prophet salallahu alayhi wasallam as being of the scents that will be experienced by the people of Paradise. He stated:
“Their combs will be of gold, and their sweat will smell like musk. Oud will be used in their centers.” (Muslim, 4:55:544)
But aside from it’s use in Paradise, it’s use was also encouraged by the Prophet salallahu alayhi wasallam for medicinal purposes.
We find the following hadith in Sahih Al-Bukhari:
“Use this Indian aloeswood, for it contains seven types of remedies, one among them being a remedy for pleurisy. It is applied through the nose for a swelling of the uvula and poured into the side of the mouth for pleurisy.” (Bukhari, 26:5487)
There is another hadith which shows that the Prophet salallahu alayhi wasallam used oud to scent his house as well:
Nafi’ reported that when Ibn Umar wanted fumigation he got it from oud without mixing anything with it, or he put camphor along with oud and then said: “This is how Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) fumigated.” (Muslim 27:5601)
To learn more about oud, you can visit Agar Aura, as they have a lot articles on the uses of oud, it’s sources, and several oud products.
December 8, 2009
December 8, 2009
Mosque One: Oral Histories of Toronto’s First Mosque
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Mosqueone.com is the first-ever oral history project of Muslims in Canada. It is a window into Toronto’s first mosque, which was an old shop, purchased in 1961, at 3047 Dundas Street West. Oral history is a way of putting people’s own memories and perspectives on the record, unmediated by outside observers.
The Dundas St. mosque touched the lives of many new Muslim immigrants to Toronto. Mosqueone.com captures the stories of eight of its pioneers. Their stories are a powerful corrective to the prevalent image of Muslims as newcomers unable to adjust to the norms and values of Canada. Snippets of their perspectives can be viewed here in edited video clips, with full transcripts available for those who want more depth.
December 8, 2009
Taken from The Independent:
Dubai was meant to be a Middle-Eastern Shangri-La, a glittering monument to Arab enterprise and western capitalism. But as hard times arrive in the city state that rose from the desert sands, an uglier story is emerging. Johann Hari reports
December 8, 2009
Taken from the TheNews:
MAKKAH: Six hundred and sixty Chinese nationals working on the Haramain train construction project have embraced Islam in a ceremony in Makkah.
Abdul Aziz Al-Khudhairi, Makkah Governorate Undersecretary, who witnessed the declaration of the shahada described the event as a “direct response to critics of the government for contracting Chinese company.”
“We received hundreds of letters opposing the signing of a contract with the Chinese company and demanding that Muslims be contracted,” Al-Khudhairi said. “Six hundred and sixty of them have now embraced Islam.
Now those who were calling for them to be dismissed are happy at their embracing Islam.
The numbers will also go up, as this is only the beginning, and represents around ten percent of the 5,000 working on the Haramain train.”
Al-Khudhairi demanded that “our conduct reflect the teachings of our religion and our words should match our deeds to have an effect on people”. “We must also respect human rights,” he added.
Meanwhile, as many as 2,722 people have embraced Islam at the Cooperative Office for Call, Guidance and Awareness of Communities in Al-Taif Governorate.
The Office’s Director General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Ibrahim Al-Sawat pointed out that the office has also distributed during that period 1,247,694 copies of the Holy Qur’an, religious books and pamphlets as well as 225, 901 religious cassettes.
December 8, 2009
Taken from TheNational:
DNA could illuminate Islam’s lineage
Rasha Elass
For almost 1,600 years, the title Sharif, Sayyed, or Habib has been bestowed on Muslims who have been able to trace their roots back to the Prophet Mohammed through intricate family trees, oral histories and genealogical records. But now an American DNA lab says it may have identified the DNA signature of descendants of the Prophet Mohammed, and perhaps the prospect of a direct, more accurate means of confirming or identifying such a connection.
December 8, 2009
From BBC World News:
An epic movie about Islam’s Prophet Muhammad is in the pipeline, backed by a producer of the Lord of the Rings.
American Barrie Osborne, who also produced The Matrix, told Reuters the film would be an “international epic” aimed at “bridging cultures”.
In accordance with Islamic rules, the Prophet cannot be depicted on screen. Images of the Prophet are considered blasphemous by Muslims.
The $150m (£91m) English language film should go into production in 2011.
2010 talks
Qatari media company Alnoor Holdings, which is behind the plans, said it wanted to attract the “best international talent” for the film.
“The film will educate people about the true meaning of Islam,” Osborne said.
Raja Sharif, vice president of international projects at Alnoor, told Reuters he expected to conclude deals next year.
December 8, 2009
