Masha’Allah, Sheikh Khalid Yasin delivers one of the best speeches I’ve ever heard in regards to the purpose of our lives and an introduction to Islam. Listen to it here.
Entries from March 2008
March 29, 2008
Napoleon from Outlawz
The Outlawz was an American rap group from Essex County, New Jersey, founded by Tupac Shakur in late 1995 after his release from prison.
Brother Mutah Beal (Napoleon) was a member of the group, before he accepted Islam.
He also had acting experience in the movie ‘Thug Life’. Brother Mutah has disassociated himself from that lifestyle of [...]
March 24, 2008
Naked People…Making Buildings?!?!? (pictures below)
We see them all the time, practically every single day. I even saw some walking to class this morning. Most people stop, look for a little, and are shocked at what they see. The scary thing is that most people wish it was a lot more common and could see even more. A lot of [...]
March 23, 2008
Signs Before the Day of Judgement
The Minor Signs:
The disappearance of knowledge and the appearance of ignorance (Bukhari, Muslim, Ibn Majah, & Ahmad)
Books/writing will be widespread and (religious) knowledge will be low (Ahmad)
Adultery and fornication will be prevalent (The Prophet, peace be upon him, said that this has never happened without new diseases befalling the people, which their ancestors had not [...]
March 22, 2008
The Prophet Muhammad: a mercy for all creation
“Indeed, in this [Quran] is notification for a worshipping people. And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds.” [Quran: 21:106-107]
Allaah’s Messenger was the kindest of men in the same way as he excelled all others in courage and valour. Being extremely kind-hearted, his eyes brimmed with tears [...]
March 22, 2008
Iraq: America in Muslim Eyes
In November 2002, the Chronicle of Higher Education asked a number of scholars this question: “What will the world be like five years after a war with Iraq?” To mark the fifth anniversary of the Iraq war, MESH asked all of the respondents to revisit their predictions. This week, MESH is posting the responses it [...]
March 18, 2008
Perfecting One’s Character
Perfecting One’s Character
By Imam Ibn ul Qayyim al Jawziyyah
The Prophet sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam used to make a number of supplications related to good character.
“O Allah, guide me to good character, none guides to good character but You…” [Muslim]
“O Allah, I seek refuge in you from bad character, deeds and desires.” [at-Tirmidhee]
“O Allah, You [...]
March 18, 2008
Characteristics of the Believers
Care in Building Characteristics of the Believers
By Shaykh Ahmed Fareed
From the morals and manners of the Salaf was [...]
March 15, 2008
Malcolm X
Malcolm X discusses racism after returning from Hajj
Malcolm X Oxford University debate
Malcolm X: The House Negro and The Field Negro
March 13, 2008
Justice is Blind…Literally
New York Governor Eliot Spitzer and the recent exposure of the scandal that he has been involved in is definitely important news that is spreading around the globe. For someone who tried to create this public image of himself as “Mr. Morality”, yet had his secret true character revealed, he is well deserving of any [...]
March 12, 2008
2nd Muslim Wins US Congressional Seat
Carson will be the first Muslim to ever represent Indiana in Congress — and only the second Muslim nationwide in Congress.
Click here for article
March 12, 2008
Perished Nations: Qawmi Lut, the People of Sadoom
Continuing with the lecture series, Sh. Muhammad Al-Shareef delivers another great story of Qawmi Lut. Below are the videos along with a link to the notes compiled by Sh. Muhammad Al-Shareef. Sent to me by light.
Part I
Part II
Part III
Click here for Notes
