By Paul Salahuddin Armstrong Why would anyone phone someone on Christmas day only to start an argument about Christmas? Regardless of anyone's views and it's true there are different valid perspectives on Christmas, why would anyone want to spoil another person's day. How is that in the spirit of Islam? Even if one person thinks…Read more Why Phone On Christmas Day Only To Start An Argument?
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Sohbet and Sufi Meditation 12.12.2022
Salam alaikum. In the name of Allah, the Merciful-to-all, the Mercy Giver: “(Prophet) We sent you the Book, setting forth the Truth, confirming what is available of earlier revelations and with final authority over them. Judge between them in accordance with what God has sent down. Do not follow their whims, which deviate from the…Read more Sohbet and Sufi Meditation 12.12.2022
Christmas Reflections Part 2 – 30.12.2021
Salam alaikum! 🙏🏻 “Truly those Believers in this message, as well as the Jews, the Christians, and the Sabeans, whoever believes in God and in the Last Day and does righteous deeds will have their reward from their Lord, and will not have fear, nor will they grieve.”~ Holy Quran 2:62 (Safi Kaskas) On the…Read more Christmas Reflections Part 2 – 30.12.2021
Sufi Meditation 27.12.2021
Salam alaikum! 🙏🏻 “(Prophet) We sent you the Book, setting forth the Truth, confirming what is available of earlier revelations and with final authority over them. Judge between them in accordance with what God has sent down. Do not follow their whims, which deviate from the Truth revealed to you. We have assigned to each…Read more Sufi Meditation 27.12.2021
Christmas Reflections 24.12.2021
Salam alaikum, Jummah Mubarak, and Merry Christmas! “But the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favour with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The…Read more Christmas Reflections 24.12.2021
Merry Christmas
Wishing everyone a very blessed and merry Christmas (or Eid an-Mawlid an-Nabi Isa Mubarak – if you prefer)! 🎅🎄🎁☃️😁
Sufi Meditation 20.12.2021
Salam alaikum! 🙏🏻 People of the Book, “Come to a common word between us that we will not worship any but God, and we will not ascribe partners to Him, nor will we take each other as lords in addition to God.” If they turn away, say, “Bear witness that we have submitted to God.”~…Read more Sufi Meditation 20.12.2021
Can Muslims celebrate Christmas?
Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri answers the question, ‘Can Muslims celebrate Christmas?’ https://youtu.be/gII9JQeYpig
Concerns about Christmas 27.12.2020
Salam alaikum. After my recent posts on Christmas I received quite a few responses, most of which have been positive, but a number have been asking questions about Christmas and how Muslims can celebrate Christmas. A number of friends sent me a video by my good friend Shaykh Mohammed Aslam, who holds a different opinion…Read more Concerns about Christmas 27.12.2020
Friday Reflections 25.12.2020
Salam alaikum, Jummah Mubarak, and Merry Christmas! Today, I discuss some questions I have been asked on giving Christmas greetings and joining in Christmas celebrations. I then read from the Quran, Bible, and non-Canonical gospels the accounts of the conception and birth of Jesus Christ (Isa ibn Maryam) on whom be peace, comparing and reflecting…Read more Friday Reflections 25.12.2020
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