What is Bidah?
With the development of the modern state in the middle east and it’s evolution to totalitarianism (dictatorship and kingship) the list of things declared bidah…
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PROPHET MUHAMMAD ﷺ – An Excellent Role Model
A SPECIAL YOUM-AN-NABI MESSAGE The Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG) in conjunction with Muslims from all over the world join in the commemoration of…
Guyana Muslims hold discussions with President Ramotar
The executive of the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) met President Donald Ramotar on Wednesday seeking to continue the ongoing endeavour of collaboration with…
Barbados Muslims held successful football tournament
The Barbados Association of Muslim Youth (BAMY) recently concluded their 2011 Football (Soccer) Tournament. The Barbados Muslim Association (BMA) sponsored the award for the “Most Outstanding…
Maqamats, Sacred Geometry and the Celestial Worlds
For years I have tried to understand what the maqams are (or maqamats, known as nawbas in Morocco) and I hope these few words here don’t confuse…
Sending good for the morrow
Allah says in Surah Hashr; ‘O ye who believe! fear Allah, and let every soul look to what (provision) he has sent forth for the…
Three ingredients for a successful life
Allah made the human family as one people; from the very beginning of creation. And with this came common beliefs and practices throughout the ages….
The turban tradition in Islam
ALLAHUMMA salli ‘ala sahibi al-taj, goes a famous Yemeni prayer — “Our Lord, bless the Owner of the Crown!” The “crown” is the turban, and…
The Best of Planners
Allah says in His Holy Words: ‘They plot and plan, and Allah too plans; but the best of planners is Allah.’ Unfortunately, some people translate…
Hasten to ask for forgiveness
When Allah appointed Hazrat Adam (as) as Khalifa and made his abode the Garden, He gave him one instruction which was to enjoy everything that…