The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said:
“Allah has commanded that everything (one does) they should do it with excellence (ihsan). When you sacrifice, sacrifice well. Sharpen your knife and make it easy for the animal to be slaughtered.” - Muslim
Lessons from this hadith: Don’t just aim to be ‘good’, be outstanding! This is what is […]
This is a powerful soul session by Muhammad Alshareef covering stories from the Mekkan period of the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
First International Islamic Peace Conference Inauguration Session in Mumbai, India Friday, November, 23 2007 In what may perhaps be the largest gathering of Islamic scholars, researchers and academicians from across the world.
Scholars from Egypt, US, UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia and India assembled at the sprawling Somaiya grounds at Sion, to speak on Terrorism, Secularism, Islam and Women’s rights and will also explain Islam’s message of peace.
The speakers also include Shaikh Mohammed Ayoub, former Imam of the Prophet’s mosque in Medina, Anwar Ibrahim, former deputy prime minister of Malaysia and Egypt’s Husain Hassan, dubbed the father of Islamic banking. Speakers on this Inauguration Session: Dr. Bilal Philips, Yusuf Estes, Abdur Rahim Green, Yassir Fazaga, Hussain Yee, Riaz Ansary, Yasir Qahdi, Ammar Amonette, Dr. Jazar Idris, Salem Al-Amry, Dr. Ahmad Ibn Saifuddin, Assim Al-Hakeem, Dr. Mamdouh Mohamed, Mokhtar Maghraoui, and Dr. Zakir Naik.
Allah’s Messenger (SAW) said:
“If Allah loves someone He calls (angel) Jibreel and says: I love so-and-so, so you love him. Jibreel loves him, and calls the other angels in Heaven to love that person. They love him, then his love will be made upon earth, and he becomes loved.
And if Allah hates someone He […]
A brilliant enactment by kids at the Peace Conference 2007. Don’t miss the Hussain Yee performance.
This is just too funny.
Perfect Justice:Debunking the Male Bias Myth by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses the common bias existing in today’s society concerning women in Islam.
On the authority of Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: “Seek out that which benefits you, seek help only from Allah and never say you can’t do it. If any adversity comes to you, do not say: ‘If I had only acted in such-and-such a way, it would have been such-and-such;‘ but […]
Imagine living life with no regrets. Every decision you make will inshaAllah be the best decision that can be made for you. Going through life with a GPS. Everytime you go off course, this GPS tells you the best way to get back on course.
Imagine always making the best decision. If there was ever a GPS system for you life, then that is Salaatul Istikharah.
Imagine divine gudance from Allah-subhana wata’Ala.
Link: Lessons in Ignorance (Part 1)
Reminder: £38.95 Microsoft Office 2007 Ultimate Edition is ending in 11 days (30th April), get yours before it is too late. Also tell your friends about it, they may not have and need it.
All Praises are for my Lord whose name is Allah
Peace and blessings be upon Muhammad Rasulullah
I don’t often write poems, but I do love poetry
Ever since I was a kid and went to the nursery
Take Adam and Eve avenue until you come to the intersection of Habil (Abel) road, and Qabil (Cain) street; merge right on Habil (Abel) and continue for the next twenty miles till you come to Noah’s Ferry.
Take the ferry to Safety Land, ignore the majority of other travel agencies’ directions, and arrive at Abraham’s Super […]
In the Name of Allah the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
1. Has there come to you the narration of the overwhelming (i.e. The Day of Resurrection)?
2. Some faces, that Day will be humiliated (in Hell-fire)
3. Labouring (hard in the worldly life by worshipping others besides Allah), weary ( in the Hereafter with humility & disgrace)
4.They […]
By Farhat Amin
It is now December, it seems that Ramadan was such a long time ago but this does not mean Allah does not forgive us for our sins. The month of dhul-hijjah is almost upon us. The first ten days of dhul-hijjah are more beloved to Allah than any other days during the year. […]
’Aa‘ishah (radiyallaahu ’anhaa) reported that:
A Jewess came to her and mentioned the Punishment of the Grave, saying to her: May Allaah protect you from the Punishment of the Grave. So she asked the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) about it and he said, “Yes, there is Punishment in the Grave!” […]
A Moment of Your Time Please…
Do you remember the good old days, when you were younger-long before you started university? Oh, those were the days, with no worries on your mind, and all the time in the world to do what you pleased. It seems but a distant memory. You would awake with a spring […]
By Farhat Amin
The prospect of higher education can be a daunting time for students, especially for those who have come from outside London to study at City University. It is worse for students who come from overseas; they do not know how the English system works. As Muslims we should be thankful to our creator […]
Alright, so you’d normally be sat there in Subway eating your 6 inch, during lunch, chatting to your mates (hopefully not during Ramadan though). The conversation will swing from how potentially awful your next lecture will be to what you shenanigans you got up to last night. But hang on a minute. Give this a […]
By Zimarina Sarwar
So there is goes, Ramadhan has left us once again. The hum-drum takes over and the cobwebs are set to reappear over that spiritual fervour that the blessed month gave us. Even the term ‘Ramadhan Muslims’ has been tossed around so much we’ve almost become immune to the initial message and quirk behind […]
It seems that as the sands of time flow life can only get busier with family and loved ones being replaced by work, coursework and dissertations. I mean, it’s any wonder that I manage to pray my prayers! Subhan’Allah, how familiar does this cry seem! And to make it worse other problems seem to mount […]
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“Their Lord gives them the good news of his mercy and good pleasure and Gardens where they will enjoy everlasting delight, remaining in them timelessly, for ever and ever.”
[al-Tawbah 9: 11]
Reaching Allaah is of two types, one that occurs in this world and one that occurs in the Hereafter. The meaning of reaching in this world is that the heart attains cognisance of Him, and when it does so, it loves Him, takes solace with Him, realises His closeness to it, and finds Him readily […]
by Sami Ahmed
I would not have believed it, until I checked it. Microsoft are offering Microsoft Office 2007 Ultimate Edition for students only for an incredible price of £38.95. This usually costs about £600 to get (at Amazon it’s £474.98), but with the offer Microsoft are giving (for students only), you save about 93% (if […]
Assalamu Alaykum all!
Once again, that time of the year has dawned upon us! No it’s not the January sales, and certainly not an all new series of Prison Break…it’s CHARITY WEEK!!! Yiipeeeee!!!
Charity Week is an annual event hosted by ULU Isoc in collaboration with Islamic Relief, a prominent registered charity, also responsble for the ‘Making […]
A Longing person remains in alienation
He has no friends in life
Who trust the world of misfortunes
You trample on fellows in the dust
I wonder at the one who wants you while he knows
That you are the strangest of creation
Except for the beautiful meaning that I have
I would not have stayed in it
I found Allah, God of […]
From the very moment a person is born, Shaytaan begins his enmity, the babys first cry is due to Shaytaan poking him,
and the war between man and the devil begins.
After all,Shaytaan did vow to Allah (swt) that he would take mankind away from the Deen, making them wander off the Siraat-ul-Mustaqeem.
thankfully, it is only once […]
THERE ARE NO MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS IN THIS NASHEED, it is all Vocal Harmony with humming and different sounds.
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My bed of dust now embraces and covers me
The sand surrounds me even covering my back
And misrerable humidity of this grave shows the severity of my affliction
An-Nur has […]
Dr. Bilal discusses the month of Ramadan as a way of life rather than just another passing month. He breaks through a lot of stereotypes and of course polks fun at a lot of silly habits and cultural baggage we have acquired over the years.
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All Praise is due to Allâh, we praise Him, we seek His Help and we seek His Forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allâh from the evil of our own souls and from our bad actions. Whomsoever Allâh guides, none can misguide him; and whomsoever Allâh allows to go astray, none can guide him. And I […]
Assalamu Alaikum,
I hope that you are in the best of health and imaan.
Please find attached daily list schedule for Ramadan - inshAllah it will be of good use to you over Ramadan.
Daily Activities
Inshallah distribute this and send out to your friends and family as much as possible inshAllah so they can benefit also.
Courtesy of Alkauthar […]
A very funny yet very true advice by Brother ‘Ali - Courtesy of Ummah Films
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by A R Siddiqui 22nd August 2003
And among His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the variations in your languages and your colours, verily in that are signs for those who know. (al-Rum 30: 22)
Muslims in Britain have come from different parts of the Muslim world. They have come with […]
Brothers and Sisters in Islam: Firstly, I welcome you all to a new academic year especially the new comers and the ones who are starting their university life as of this year. The official Islamic society welcomes you and we pray to Allah (swt) that your studies at City University will be a cause of […]
by Some Brother/Sister off the Internet
This is really fascinating - I’ve never really given this any thought whatsoever, but it’s rather dazzling to see it presented this way.
I certainly thought this was enlightening. Didn’t even realize we knew much beyond our sun
It’s a big universe.
Antares is the 15th brightest star in the sky.
It is more […]
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Well done to all who participated and donated. Ba’raak Allahu Feekum (May Allah Reward You)
Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said, “There are two phrases that are light on the tongue but heavy on the scale of rewards and are dear to (Allah) the Gracious One. These are, subhanallah wa bi-hamdihi (All Glory is to Allah and all Praise to Him), and subhanallah al-azim (Glorified […]
Lecture regarding free mixing and its ill effects on society.
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This breathtaking lecture held at City University by Abdul-Raheem Green focuses on death, punishment in the grave and the hereafter.
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A lecture by Abdul Raheem Green.
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A lecture by Abu Muntasir.
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This is the lecture ‘Is There A GOD?’ part 1 given by Abdul-Raheem Green at City University London, during Discovery Islam Week ‘05.
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By: Uthman bin Burnley bin Optom
I never thought I’d be saying this, but I will rather miss London, but more specifically the City ISOC, Haagen Daaz and Tinstletown.
By: Magda Ali
My dear brothers and sisters, I feel that it is necessary to address an issue that evidently, we have a tendency to avoid, a tendency to brush aside, neglect and abandon. BUT WHY, WHY BRUSH ASIDE? WHY NEGLECT? AND WHY ABANDON?
Do we not know that this struggle in itself is a blessing which […]
By Hassan Saroya
Not too long ago, in my capacity as City ISoc volunteer – I was handing out leaflets at our Freshers Fair. A month later, we were on the streets of London begging for money as part of Charity Week (we raised £22,501.40p in case your wondering.) Ramadan came and Ramadan went – followed […]
By Haneesa Latif
How wonderful it is to be living in a time such as the 21st century, in an age of scientific advancement as well as economic improvement, where freedom of speech takes precedence over all other things and women’s rights are finally on the up. We’ve come a long way in such a short […]
By some random dude off the internet
The Quran and Hadith are full of stories from the life and times of the Prophets sent down by Allah. For every nation, there was a warner - a prophet, who would call to righteousness and good deeds. This weeks newsletter will focus on the story of Prophet Yunus […]
By Farhat Amin
The word Islam means submission and therefore being a Muslim is submitting to Allah. The words La Illaha Ill Lal lahu Muhammdar Rasuallah is the first pillar of this beautiful religion. It establishes the fact that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad (S.W.S) is his messenger. Without this we could […]
Aasiyah, the wife of Fir’own, had eman in Allah subhaanahu wa ta ‘aala that thrived under the shadow of someone who said, “I am your Lord, Most High!” When news reached Fir’own of his wife’s eman, he beat her and commanded his guards to beat her. They took her out in the scalding noon heat, […]
By Khadija Bradley
Only within the past few months has it been more than evident that people in the general masses do not understand the beauty of Islam. Especially, when it comes to the position, and equality of women in the deen.
Some sisters may feel lost during Discover Imaan Week when they start to question what […]
A long time ago, in a land far, far away, there lived an old woman who was carrying a heavy load along the road in the desert. It was a bit difficult for her, but she was managing as best as she could. A young man asked if he could help her with her load, […]
An old woman made a habit of throwing rubbish on Prophet Muhammad (SAW) whenever he passed from her house. Muhammad (SAW) had to pass that house daily on the way to the mosque. Even when the old woman threw rubbish on him, he would pass silently without showing any anger or annoyance. This was a […]
By Haneesa Latif
What was the last thing you thought about before you went to sleep last night and the first thing as you woke up this morning? I bet it wasn’t death. ‘Death, but Im only young, I’ve got ages to go yet!’
As difficult as it may be to apprehend, death has no age; it […]
By Hassan Saroya
Ahhh yes, “Whagwan”, “Was gwaning”, “What you sayin bruv” and the various other greetings considered acceptable by the ever fashionable crop of urban youth are as popular as ever these days. In a time where hip-hop is all the rage, and where you can’t walk down a street without hearing news of Fiddy’s […]
By Hassan Saroya
£10,000? Nope. £15,000? – Nope. £20,000? – Getting warmer. £22,501.40p? – Bulls eye! That’s right ladies and gents, The City University Islamic Society managed to raise a whopping £22,501.40p for Charity Week 2006. No, really – I’m serious – Twenty Two Thousand, Five Hundred – that’s pounds, not rupees. That makes us the […]
Raindrops collect together to form a vast sea, petals unite blossoming into a delicate flower, sand granules unite to form a dune, a blend of colours with one another compose a painting, pages together form a book, atoms form elements, even the planets that orbit the sun unite to form the solar system, and cells […]
Every year, the university Islamic Societies in London get together for Charity Week – a week in which we collect money, shave hair and sponsor just about anything (halal!) – All in the name of charity.
Last year, the City University Islamic Society rose over £12,000 for the earthquake victims in South Asia. This year, we […]
We’ve had, once again, a hugely successful Charity Week – any frequent visitors to Angel could not have missed the veritable display of theatre we laid out for unsuspecting commuters on Wednesday – Dancing elephants, Scooby Doo and a maniac with a megaphone – all in the name of charity.
But what’s this? – It ends […]
By Brother Kevin Philips
As the last few days of the blessed month of Ramadan come to pass, many Muslims direct their thoughts towards Eid ul-Fitr. Of course in the back of many minds is the delightful prospect of being able to tuck into your Subway sandwich (with extra olives).
Get the rations out, deep fry those Samosa’s and get yourself ready for a few marathon nights at the mosque – the blessed month is here. And as usual, many of us are left unprepared – only to wake up one autumnal morn to the sound of that very first Ramadan alarm. 4am – Heavens. […]
