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November, 2014

  • 17 November

    21 LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP FROM THE PROPHET PART 3

    The Law of Addition emphasizes the practice of Servant Leadership, or the concept that the leader is there to serve the people and not the opposite. The Prophet was truly a servant of the people who added value to everyone's life that he came across. Whether it was a ruler that he was inviting to Tawheed, a companion the he …

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  • 17 November

    Muslim Spain: a look at the history By:- Arwa Aburawa

      The story goes that when the ruler of Granada, Muhammad XII of Granada, was forced out of the city in January 1492, he took one last look at the Alhambra and wept. Though nobody will ever know for sure what thoughts were running through his mind as he fled into exile, I’d like to think that he shed tears …

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  • 17 November

    Morocco’s Hassan II Mosque, a marvel of beauty

    The Hassan II Mosque, or Grande Mosquée Hassan II, located in Casablanca, Morroco, is considered the fourth most beautiful mosque in the world, according to a ranking announced by Wonderslist. Unchallenged, the world’s most beautiful mosque is Al Haram Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, which the Quran, the Muslim Holy book, revealed to be the first house built for humanity …

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  • 16 November

    Muslims in China- Past and Present Part 2 By :- Ethar El-Katatney

    Throughout 1400 years, Muslims in China have gone through many ups and downs, until they reached the state of "harmony" with non-Muslims Chinese. Muslims in China began as traders and soldiers in the 7th century, therefore instilling in the early Muslim settlers a sense of belonging and legitimacy; they were not a burden on the country, but valuable contributors. It …

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  • 13 November

    Historical Leadership in Islam The Almoravids in Africa By :- Sadiq Salawudeen

    The Almoravids was a Berber Muslim dynasty that became established from the Western Sahara desert in the middle of the eleventh century and extended its reach to rule all of the lands from the Senegal River in West Africa to Ebro River Spain. Leaders of the Almoravids were charismatic, powerful and vibrant. Just as people of the desert should have …

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  • 13 November

    The Mosque: More Than a Place of Prayer (Part 1) By :- Aisha Stacey

    The mosque or the building that Muslims refer to as the masjid is a familiar sight in most parts of the world. No matter what country or era, the mosque is built in it is always renowned for its unique architecture and noble ambiance. In addition due to the sweeping nature of globalization most people know that the mosque is …

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  • 13 November

    A Perfect Woman 1

    `A'ishah, the mother of the faithful, exemplifies the character of a Muslim nurtured from an early age in a pristine Islamic environment. Having been educated by the best of all teachers, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), she serves as a role model for the perfection that Muslims can aspire for and attain. It …

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