Shia statisticians stop lying about your teeth!

Shia institutions, two-faced shia Persian governments and the ignorant media claim that the number of visitors to Karbala is about 17 million. Unfortunately many of us happily accept this number without ever thinking of it.  If you look a this claim logically it makes absolutely no sense and is simply a ridiculous claim that cannot be verified in any way. Let's take a look at the facts and then explain each of them. 1. Shia Muslims...

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Why I make Dua for ISIS and Why Every Muslim Needs to.

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Condemning something without knowing the actions that let up to that is just useless lip service, otherwise known as politics. Every time a terrorist attack occurs in a western country, like today's Paris Attacks, all my muslim friends...

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Share Trading In Islam

Q: I would like to know whether it is permissible to invest in the stock exchange. Obviously, I will endeavour to ensure that the companies in which I invest in does not involve itself in the selling of haraam products. If it is permissible, please also advise me on what other precaution/s needs to be taken eg. Do I need to remove an interest portion when selling the shares etc. A: Haamidaw wa Musalliyaa Your query below refers;   In The Name Of Allah, The Beneficent, The Merciful   Conditions For Share Trading ...

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Why I won’t Condemn the Charlie Hebdo Killings

Why I won’t Condemn the Charlie Hebdo Killings Posted by: Bilal Abdul Kareem Condemning an event without condemning the actions that led up to that event is just just useless lip service, otherwise known as politics.  Since the shootings at the offices of Charlie Hebdo I have been asked to “clarify my position”.  Non Muslim westerners ask because, in their eyes, if I condemn the killings...

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How Masaajid survived the Indian Ocean Tsunami

How Masaajid survived the Indian Ocean Tsunami When a powerful tsunami smashed into this Indonesian city ten years ago, the only structures left standing in many neighbourhoods were mosques. For the hundreds who found refuge within their walls, the buildings’ lifesaving role has not been forgotten – and for many, that experience strengthened their faith. Architectural experts say the mosques in Banda Aceh survived because they were sturdily...

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AVOID SAYING JUMAH MUBARAK!!!

Regarding the Saying: “Jummah Mubarak” Shaykh Fawzaan was asked the following question: Every Friday one of my colleagues sends me a text saying “Jummah Mubarak” and he continues saying that he hopes that I will add that to my cell phone greeting or to my greeting on the internet forums; what is your view of this? Answer: This is an innovation, Allah has not sent down any authority for this action. This is an action that is not known or...

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YOU'RE A MUSLIM AND YOU PARTY ALL NIGHT AND DRINK ALCOHOL!!!?

______ Oh Salaam, I think I just got your attention there. Well, I know we can't deny the fact that this really happens nowadays, and sadly, some of our youth suffer from this problem. I will not talk about the root of this evil but what I will share today is a story that happened during the time of the Sahabah Radiyallahu Anhum. And from there, we can reflect, I know some people who do this, you may know too, or maybe you who reads...

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5 Tips to Help you Wake up for Fajr.

How to Wake up for Fajr In the fast paced world that we live in one of the challenges facing many Muslims is waking up for Fajr. Let's get to the root of the problem. Brother Nouman Ali Khan says"We live in a world where we wake our kids up for school but not for Fajr." This is essentially a big problem in many of our Muslim homes today. Our children grow up thinking Dunia is more Important than Akhira. When we wake them up for school but...

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Mecca: outrage at plan to replace the Prophet’s (pbuh) brithplace with mall

By: Andrew Johnson Source: http://www.independent.co.uk/ The site in Mecca where the Prophet Mohamed P.B.U.H is said to have been born is about to be “buried under marble” and replaced by a huge royal palace. The work is part of a multibillion-pound construction project in the holy city which has already resulted in the destruction of hundreds of historic monument...

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Don't Loose Hope

  Things aren’t always as they seem. Umm Musa was told to throw her son in the river, Yusuf was left in a well, Maryam delivered a child alone, Yunus was swallowed by a whale, Ibrahim was thrown in the fire and Umm Salamah thought no one could be better than Abu Salamah. Yet look at how it turned out for them in the end. So don’t worry, If you haven't yet met your future spouse.Don't lose hope. Allah has a plan for you. Marriage...

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Namaz and Successful Marriages

Over the years, counsellors and therapists have developed a range of techniques to diagnose problematic marriages. “Are you to the point that your spouse just can’t do anything right, does everything they do get under your skin? Does everything lead to an argument? Would you rather be anywhere than with your spouse? Are thoughts of divorce running through your mind on a regular basis?” These are just some from a series of questions professionals...

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Islam in Japan: past and present

Islam in Japan: past and present by Samee Siddiqui Source: aljazeera.com Imam Abdullah Takazawa, Tokyo By: Samee Siddiqui Source: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Tokyo Camii, or the Tokyo Mosque, is a curious sight, both stunning and subtle. Despite the grand Turkish design, the mosque hides between apartment blocks in the quiet residential neighbourhood of Yoyogi Uehara. Construction of the current incarnation of the mosque...

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`Eid Adh-ha: A model for sharing and caring

Eid Adh-ha has unique spiritual, devotional, educational, and social meanings. It implants in the Muslim's heart the spirit of sharing and caring. It has special rituals, ethics, and values that could, if properly observed, change a Muslim's affairs to the better.On the day of `Eid, a Muslim is recommended by the Sunnah to have a shower before going to the `Eid Prayer and wear the best of his or her clothes. This refects Islam's care for cleanliness and beauty. AMuslim should be careful regarding his or her appearance, dress, and personal hygiene.  In...

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