Hafiz, the ‘Interpreter of Secrets’
Born in 1315, Shamseddin Mohammad, known as Hafiz, grew up in the city of Shiraz where he studied Qur’anic sciences. In his youth he learned…
Our Faith
Can Islam and Secularism dialogue with each other?
By Maulana Waris Mazhari, (Translated from Urdu by Yoginder Sikand) First published at Two Circles here The question of whether or not there can be…
Islam in India since 629 AD (4H)
Cheraman Juma Masjid is a mosque in Kodungallur (anglicised name: Cranganore) in the Indian state of Kerala. The story about this masjid is that the…
Muhammad’s guidance on the treatment of women
In his message and in his practice the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) elevated the status of women in the context of his time and our time. …
Islamic Scholar Issues Anti-Terrorism Fatwa
Suicide bombers have been described as the “heroes of hellfire” by a leading Muslim scholar in a fatwa condemning terrorists as the enemies of Islam. …
Establishing a connection with the Prophet ﷺ
The Christians believe that Prophet Jesus (as) was the ‘son of God’ and part of their creed concerning Jesus (as) is the ‘Harrowing of Hell’,…
Benefits of Darood o Salaam
We are in the blessed month of Rabi ul Awwal, the month in which our beloved leader, Muhammad Mustapha (peace be upon him) was born. …
The right to worship must be respected says Guyana’s President Jagdeo
Assembled for the Yaum un Nabi celebrations hosted by the Central Islamic Organization of Guyana at the Windsor Forest Masjid yesterday, Muslims were told by…
T & T High Court: Wear your burka and serve on the jury.
Trinidad Guardian reported: A Muslim woman, wearing a burka, has the same privileges as anyone else to serve as a juror in the High Court…
Regional Muslims gathered in Guyana to honour the Prophet Muhammad (s)
Muslims from Suriname, Trinidad and Guyana gathered at the Anna Catherina Islamic Complex in observance of Milad-un-Nabi 2010 (Youmam Nabi) in honor of the birth…