January, 2015

• 15 January

  Developing faith and character in our kids

  

  On 7th April 2006, Shaykh Abdullah Kapodravi (db), a prominent scholar from India, made an impromptu speech before Salat  al-Jumu`ah Jumma Masjid, Batley, England. He highlighted the dangers facing Muslims in today’s turbulent times, pleading Muslim parents to focus on their responsibilities, and asking the audience to implement the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam. The Shaykh is a …

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• 15 January

  Hadith on forgiveness and justice By :- Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad

  

  Forgiveness and Justice: Meditations on Some Hadiths by Abdal Hakim Murad (1) The Prophet prayed for pardon for his people, and received the reply: ‘I have forgiven them all but acts of oppression, for I shall exact recompense for the one who is wronged, from his oppressor.’ In the Quran, God is just, and requires justice; but he is also …

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• 14 January

  Islam and Formation of Identities in Africa (P.5)

  

  Editor’s note: In the first four parts of this Series, the author has explored some significant features of the formation of Islamic identities in Africa.. Here, he draws important conclusions from his in-depth study. The names of tribes, like the Manding/Jula, Fulbe, Hausa, Wolof .. Tribes delving deep into Islam have become synonymous to Islam The real link between the …

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• 13 January

  A Message From the Dispossessed – By: Chris Hedges

  

  January 12, 2015 "ICH" – "Truthdig" –  The terrorist attack in France that took place at the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo was not about free speech. It was not about radical Islam. It did not illustrate the fictitious clash of civilizations. It was a harbinger of an emerging dystopia where the wretched of the earth, deprived of resources to survive, …

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• 13 January

  11 Ideas To Take Masjids to the Next Level in 2015

  

  It’s that time of year again, which means Sound Vision has developed another list of ideas for Masjids in 2015. This year, we’re focusing on teens, technology, and much more to help our mosques move forward and meet the increasing challenges and pressures we face as a community. 1. Hold monthly youth open houses Open houses at Masjids have become …

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• 12 January

  Harry Potter author JK Rowling supports Muslims

  

  J.K. Rowling had a few words for Rupert Murdoch. The "Harry Potter" author responded sharply to Murdoch's tweet that while "Maybe most Moslems peaceful," all were responsible for "growing jihadist cancer" until they worked to destroy it. Rupert Murdoch said: Maybe most Moslems peaceful, but until they recognize and destroy their growing jihadist cancer they must be held responsible. Murdoch's …

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• 12 January

  General Diploma in Arabic as a Foreign Language (DCAFL) Scholarship (external)

  

  This scholarship is available to international students , based on the Kingdom’s relation with their countries. The DCAFL is a two-year full time study program consisting of  60-credit hours. The program is designed to develop the students’ linguistic competence in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. It also focuses on using the Arabic language in real life …

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