Islam

History of Islam in China

China was considered the most developed civilization. Emperor Yung Wei ordered the establishment of China’s first mosque.   *First Muslim settlements was established in the port city. *There are 32,749 mosques in China.   *Muslims given unrestricted allowance to make the Hajj to Mecca. Muslims take great pride in citing a hadith that says “Seek knowledge even unto China.” It …

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Dr. Zakir Naik visited Zahira College

'Dr. Zakir Naik visited Zahira College on Friday, the 28th January 2011. He was introduced to the students, staff and well wishers present, at the assembly, by Mr Mohamed Jiffry, the Principal of Zahira College as one of the most prominent Islamic scholars of today. He has devoted his life not only to the teachings and spreading of Islam but …

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Islam and elements of good governance – Part 1 , by AbdulJeleel Solahudeen

Islam as an all-embracing ideology adequately touches every aspect of human endeavour; ranging from spiritual, moral, socio-economic to political aspect of life. The world would have been in perfect peace if sincerely, the whole world adopts Islam as a system due to its comprehensiveness. Governance in the act of harnessing both the human and material resources in a particular area …

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Intelligent Retaliation

Aisha (radi Allahu anha) narrated: “The Jews used to greet the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) by saying, ‘As-Saamu alaika (i.e., death be upon you),’ so I understood what they said, and I said to them, ‘Alaikumus-saamu wal-la’natu (i.e., death and Allah’s curse be upon you).’ The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said, ‘Be gentle and calm, O …

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