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Unity in Ummah, Options before the Muslim leaders
by Muhammad Nasir Jawed Unity – or disunity – in the Ummah has been at the center of a never-ending debate for quite some time. Interestingly, the issue is raging more from within than from the outside. “And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided. And remember the […]
THE WORLD’S FIRST WRITTEN CONSTITUTION The Covenant of Medina
After his migration to Medina, Prophet Muhammad established a nation of equals based on the brotherhood between the Muslims in Medina and those from Makkah regardless of wealth or social status. The Muslims of Medina, known as ansars (helpers), shared their wealth and homes with the immigrants from Makkah, who left their homes and possessions […]
The Oldest Mosque in India
Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungallur located in Kerala, in the southern part of India, is believed to have been built by Malik bin Dinar in CE629 and is considered to be the oldest mosque in the Indian Sub-continent. A Chera king, Cheraman Perumal of Kodungallure, went to Makkah and embraced Islam, and took Muslim name, […]
Oldest Mosque Found
Workers pray inside the remains of a mosque discovered by the Israel Antiquities Authority and which they say is one of the world’s oldest mosques, in the outskirts of the Bedouin town of Rahat in southern Israel on July 18, 2019. Reuters Archaeologists in Israel have discovered the remains of one of the world’s oldest […]
THE LAST KHUTBA (SERMON)
(Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) delivered his last sermon on the Ninth Day of Dhul Hijjah, 10 AH in the Uranah Valley of Mount Arafat, Makkah) After praising, and thanking Allah he said: “O People, lend me an attentive ear, for I don’t know whether, after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore listen […]
THE COVENANT OF CALIPH OMAR WITH THE PEOPLE OF JERUSALEM
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Compassionate This is the assurance of safety that the servant of Allah. ‘Umar, Commander of the Faithful, has granted to the people of Iliya (Jerusalem). • He has given them assurance of safety for their lives and property, for their churches and their crosses, for their […]
BELIEFS AND PRACTICES
The following are the basic Muslim beliefs Tauhid. Unity of Godhead. Islam insists on strict monotheism. Rasalah. Carriers of Allah’s message. Islam holds that through the ages Allah has sent his messengers (prophets, rusul) to humanity to guide people in Allah’s path. Muhammad (peace be upon him) was the last of the long series, in […]
Muhammad the Prophet (Peace be upon him)
Muhammad the Prophet(Peace be upon him) Prof. K. S. Krishna Rao In the desert of Arabia was Muhammad born, according to Muslim historians, on April 20, 571. The name means highly praised. He is to me the greatest mind among all the sons of Arabia. He means so much more than all the poets and […]