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Eid-ul-Fitr for Whom?

Eid-ul-Fitr for Whom?

Eid-ul-Fitr for Whom? Sayyid Abul A’la Maududi Source: EID-UL-FITR FOR WHOM? Published On: 17/8/2012 A.D. – 29/9/1433 H.   Some sections of the society are vigorously pursuing the view that Eid-ul-Fitr is a prominent...

Celebrations in Islam

Celebrations in Islam

Celebrations in Islam Muhammad al-Jibaly Source: Festivals and Celebrations in Islam Published On: 18/8/2012 A.D. – 30/9/1433 H.     Definition `Eed is any day of gathering. It is derived from `Aada (meaning returned), because...

The Basis of Islamic Belief

The Basis of Islamic Belief

The Basis of Islamic Belief By Dr. Gary Miller About the Author Gary Miller (Abdul-Ahad Omar) shows how we can establish true faith by setting standards of truth. He illustrates a simple but effective...

Tolerance is a basic principle of Islam

Tolerance is a basic principle of Islam

Tolerance is a basic principle of Islam Tolerance is a basic principle of Islam. It is a religious moral duty. Islam teaches tolerance on all levels: individual, groups and states. Tolerance is the mechanism...

A Glimpse of Muslim Spain

A Glimpse of Muslim Spain

By Dean Derhak     When you think of European culture, one of the first things that may come to your mind is the renaissance.  Many of the roots of European culture can be traced...

The spread of Islam in China

The spread of Islam in China

By Mohammed Khamouch Sad and his deputation brought presents and were warmly received at the royal court by the T’ang Emperor Kao-tsung, (r. 650-683) in c.651 CE, despite a recent plea of support against...

Islam in the Empire of Mali

Islam in the Empire of Mali

The influence of Islam in Mali dates back to the 15th century when Al-Bakri mentions the conversion of its ruler to Islam.  There was a miserable period of drought which came to an end...

The Empire of Ghana

The Empire of Ghana

Muslim geographers and historians have provided excellent records of Muslim rulers and peoples in Africa. Among them are Al-Khwarzimi, Ibn Munabbah, Al-Masudi, Al-Bakri, Abul Fida, Yaqut, Ibn Batutah, Ibn Khaldun, Ibn Fadlallah al-’Umari, Mahmud...