The children gather around, waiting for the story to unravel. A story about a man running away – an escape plan – he is being hunted down – but there is a resolve – a new place – a peaceful place – called Madinah. Their Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was accompanied by his best friend started their …
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A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR SRI LANKA
A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR SRI LANKA We at Sailan Muslim Foundation congratulate His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena on his victory at this historic election as the President of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. We wish him all success in his mission to take our beloved motherland on the path to peace and prosperity and to revive the cherished democratic values …
Read More »Charlie Hebdo Killings – A Time for Reflection
We at the Sailanmuslim Editorial are deeply saddened by the cold-blooded massacre of journalists working for French Publication Charlie Hebdo. Here we publish a brief article on the topic of terrorism in the name of religion by editor Asiff Hussein. The recent attacks on French publication Charlie Hebdo and the related carnage that took place in Paris is a cause …
Read More »Best Muslim Scientific Achievements in 2014 (OnIslam’s Top 10 Science Articles in 2014)
Seems that 2014 was a fruitful year from a scientific point of view for Muslim scientists and Muslim countries. Our Holy Book the Qur'an condones and encourages the acquisition of science and scientific knowledge, and urges humans to reflect on the natural phenomena as signs of God's creation. Muslims believe that doing science is an act of religious merit, even …
Read More »Spread of Islam in Kanem and Bornu Empires By :- Sadiq Salawudeen
Kanem and Bornu were two ancient Islamic empires mainly populated by the ethnic majority, the Kanuri. The empire was located in modern-day Nigeria, covering a vast expanse of areas including Lake Chad, Cameroon, Niger and Libya. An area of more than 300,000 square miles. The empire was amalgamated and separated in different times but this never stopped its link to …
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`A’ishah's character is nowhere best expressed than in her firm and resolute attitude in facing one of the greatest of all trials she ever faced in her life: the false accusation of adultery. When confronted with the situation she became extremely saddened and depressed and yet she never cowered or stooped low. Instead, she firmly stood her ground trusting in …
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