Recent reports that the Sultan of Brunei plans to introduce the death penalty for blasphemy as part of his country’s Shariah code is a cause for concern and should be opposed by all right thinking people.  Although it is generally agreed by Islamic scholars that the punishment for insulting the Prophet is death, there is a provision for repentance as …

There are many who sincerely enjoy winning the hearts and minds of the people and there are also some who care two hoots for hurting the feelings of the very same people.  Nelson Mandela said "A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination". In this connection, I recall joining a team, in my late teens, promoting …

The following post Shared by Ustadh Abu Khadeejah on whatsapp group. Kindly note that Abu Khadeejah (hafidhahullaah) is not the author of this article. Nabeez’[Nabidh] was one of the drinks consumed by the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). In his time, it was typically made with dates or raisins and water. It is an alkalizing tonic, having the tendency to remove …