This morning, Dr Mohammed Naseem founder and chairman of Birmingham Central Mosque, passed away aged 90 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. Today, the City of Birmingham lost one of her most dedicated citizens. Inspired by his faith as Muslim, as a British citizen and resident of Birmingham, Dr Naseem took his civil responsibilities to…Read more Dr Mohammad Naseem passes away aged 90
Yuri Gagarin, successfully orbited Earth, today in 1961
"Orbiting Earth in the spaceship, I saw how beautiful our planet is. People, let us preserve and increase this beauty, not destroy it!" ~ Yuri Gagarin
Real Men Don’t Hit Women!
Contrary to what some think and even in some cases (shockingly) preach, Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, condemned the beating of women. "How does anyone of you beat his wife as he beats the stallion camel and then he may embrace (sleep with) her?" ~ Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. (Bukhari 8.68) As…Read more Real Men Don’t Hit Women!
Islam: Sunni/Shia Conflict?
Ahl al Sunnah wal Jamaat (Sunni) and Ahl al Bayt (Shia) are the two largest denominations of Islam, themselves comprised of many subgroups and schools of thought (madhab). Contrary to some media reports, the two denominations are not at war with one another. While it's true a profound disagreement over who should lead the Muslims…Read more Islam: Sunni/Shia Conflict?
Dialogue Society, Birmingham
Presenting Sadik Cinar with the Green Apple of KhilafahOnline, in recognition of the wonderful work of the Dialogue Society. http://www.KhilafahOnline.com
Happy Ostara 2014
During this auspicious time of Ostara, the Spring Equinox, may the blessings of the Divine Oneness be with you, your families and loved ones; and may the Life Energies of Springtime reinvigorate your families, businesses and communities. Ameen.
Islam and Life: Danger of Takfiri ideology for Islam
The rise of Takfiri movements has caused outrage all across traditionally majority Muslim regions of the world and elsewhere. Tariq Ramadan discusses this frightening phenomenon with Paul Salahuddin Armstrong, Co-Director of the Association of British Muslims.
Paul Salahuddin Armstrong 