We are now well into the month of Sha’bān!
Here is a great article that emphasises the significance of the last month of preparation prior to Ramaḍān:
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https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-thought/a-righteous-shaban/
Here is a great article that emphasises the significance of the last month of preparation prior to Ramaḍān:
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https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-thought/a-righteous-shaban/
Islam21c
Sha’bān: A Month Not to Be Neglected
"That is a month to which people do not pay attention, between Rajab and Ramadān, and it is a month in which deeds are lifted up to the Lord of the Worlds..."
Parts of the Qur’ān that have been lifted and removed?
In part one of a short series, Ustadh Kashif Zakiuddin explains the meaning of 'naskh', its functions, examples, and the divine wisdom behind the concept.
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https://www.islam21c.com/texts/parts-of-quran-lifted-and-removed-naskh/
In part one of a short series, Ustadh Kashif Zakiuddin explains the meaning of 'naskh', its functions, examples, and the divine wisdom behind the concept.
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https://www.islam21c.com/texts/parts-of-quran-lifted-and-removed-naskh/
Islam21c
The wisdom behind abrogation in the Qur’ān and Sunnah
In part one of a short series, Ustadh Kashif Zakiuddin explains the meaning of 'naskh', its functions, examples, and the divine wisdom behind the concept.
A report by the Ayaan Institute has analysed the size, scope, and various elements of Muslim charity-giving in the UK.
Many positives have been noted, and based on existing growth figures, Muslims may be giving an incredible £4.39bn in charity by 2051.
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https://www.islam21c.com/news/ayaan-institute-british-muslim-charity-4bn-2051/
Many positives have been noted, and based on existing growth figures, Muslims may be giving an incredible £4.39bn in charity by 2051.
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https://www.islam21c.com/news/ayaan-institute-british-muslim-charity-4bn-2051/
Islam21c
Ayaan Institute report argues UK Muslim charity may exceed £4bn by 2051
Muslim charities in the UK received over £700m in income in 2020. The Ayaan Institute's latest report argues that this may hit £4.39bn by 2051.
Today marks exactly 99 years since the abolition of the last caliphate.
To mark this day, we revisit an excellent piece by our brother, Dilly Hussain, on the topic!
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https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-thought/3-march-1924-caliphate-destruction/
To mark this day, we revisit an excellent piece by our brother, Dilly Hussain, on the topic!
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https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-thought/3-march-1924-caliphate-destruction/
Keep The Voice of Muslims Alive
3 March 1924 — The Abolition of the Last Caliphate
Today marks 99 years since the destruction of the Ottoman Caliphate, heralding one of the darkest chapters in history, argues Dilly Hussain.
Earthquakes and other 'natural' disasters will continue to strike; this is a certainty. The question is, will they inspire you to action?
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https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-thought/earthquakes-strike-again-inspire-action/
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https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-thought/earthquakes-strike-again-inspire-action/
Islam21c
Earthquakes strike again, will they inspire you to action?
As earthquakes continue to strike, we must rectify our relationship with Allah, reconcile damaged ties, and accept our human weaknesses.
It is that time of year again! The 15th of Sha’bān is among us.
But is it a Sunnah or a bid'ah? This is exactly what's covered in the piece below:
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https://www.islam21c.com/seasonal-reminders/shaban/15th-of-shaban-sunnah-or-bidah/
But is it a Sunnah or a bid'ah? This is exactly what's covered in the piece below:
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https://www.islam21c.com/seasonal-reminders/shaban/15th-of-shaban-sunnah-or-bidah/
Islam21c
15th of Sha’bān: is it a Sunnah or a bid’ah?
The merits of the night of the middle of Sha'bān are strongly debated among Muslims. Some say it is Sunnah, others say it is a Bid'ah.
May Allah grant patience to all of our Rohingya brothers and sisters affected by Sunday's huge fire in the Balukhali refugee camp.
Let's keep them in our prayers, as this may be a means of getting closer to Allah!
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https://www.islam21c.com/news/fire-at-worlds-largest-refugee-camp-leaves-12000-rohingya-homeless/
Let's keep them in our prayers, as this may be a means of getting closer to Allah!
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https://www.islam21c.com/news/fire-at-worlds-largest-refugee-camp-leaves-12000-rohingya-homeless/
Islam21c
Fire at world’s largest refugee camp leaves 12,000 Rohingya homeless
In the latest trial for the oppressed Rohingya of Myanmar, a huge fire has destroyed thousands of shelters in Bangladesh's Balukhali refugee camp.
On this International Women's Day, we remember our Uyghur mothers and daughters, as they face untold suffering at the hands of the Chinese regime.
May Allah grant them the best in this world and the next!
#Stand4Uyghurs
May Allah grant them the best in this world and the next!
#Stand4Uyghurs
In part four of this series, Maira Khan shares a Uyghur mother and graduate's profound story of how she had to leave her loved ones & place her trust in Allah, when fleeing her homeland of East Turkestan.
#InternationalWomensDay
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https://www.islam21c.com/campaigns/international-womens-day-our-uyghur-mothers-sisters/
#InternationalWomensDay
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https://www.islam21c.com/campaigns/international-womens-day-our-uyghur-mothers-sisters/
Islam21c
International Women's Day – honouring our Uyghur mothers and sisters
In part four of this series, Islam21c’s Campaigns Co-ordinator and Stand4Uyghurs lead recounts her March 2022 Istanbul trip, while marking International Women's Day.
This year has already been one of the deadliest for Palestinians, with 78 confirmed deaths so far.
As Zionist mercenaries and illegal settlers continue to cause destruction upon the native Palestinians, an emergency protest has been organised. It will take place opposite 10 Downing Street at 6pm tomorrow.
Attend if possible, and share with your contacts!
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https://www.islam21c.com/news/zionist-attacks-huwwara-spur-protest-downing-street-tomorrow/
As Zionist mercenaries and illegal settlers continue to cause destruction upon the native Palestinians, an emergency protest has been organised. It will take place opposite 10 Downing Street at 6pm tomorrow.
Attend if possible, and share with your contacts!
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https://www.islam21c.com/news/zionist-attacks-huwwara-spur-protest-downing-street-tomorrow/
Islam21c
Repeated Zionist attacks spur protest near Downing Street tomorrow
The Zionist apartheid is set to be exposed on Friday, with a demonstration taking place outside Downing Street at 6pm.
In the third and last part of this series, Ustadh Kashif Zakiuddin explains the kinds of abrogation that occur in the Qur’ān, offers some examples, and shares sources of further reading.
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https://www.islam21c.com/texts/abrogation-quran-sunnah-examples-further-reading/
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https://www.islam21c.com/texts/abrogation-quran-sunnah-examples-further-reading/
Islam21c
Examples of abrogation in the Qur’ān and Sunnah and further reading
In the final part of this short series, Ustadh Kashif Zakiuddin explains abrogation, offers some examples, and shares sources of further reading.
Looking at ways to prepare for Ramadan?
Look no further, as Islam21c is pleased to announce the Reviving Ramadan online conference, that takes place next Sunday, 19th March, between 7-10pm GMT.
Learn more about the event, consider signing up, and share with friends and family!
https://www.islam21c.com/news/ramadan-conference-next-sunday/
Look no further, as Islam21c is pleased to announce the Reviving Ramadan online conference, that takes place next Sunday, 19th March, between 7-10pm GMT.
Learn more about the event, consider signing up, and share with friends and family!
https://www.islam21c.com/news/ramadan-conference-next-sunday/
Islam21c
Don't miss our jam-packed Ramadan conference next Sunday
Book your place at our Reviving Ramadan conference on Sunday, 19 March, between 7-10pm GMT. Spread the word and we hope to see you there!
As we continue to prepare for Ramadan, many of us are shopping around for dates to go with our iftar meals.
Be careful when buying, as many stores cleverly advertise haram "Israeli" dates in ways that may be hard to spot!
Check out this ruling for more:
https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-law/haram-dates/
Be careful when buying, as many stores cleverly advertise haram "Israeli" dates in ways that may be hard to spot!
Check out this ruling for more:
https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-law/haram-dates/
Islam21c
Make sure to avoid haram dates this Ramadan
As Britain is the 2nd-largest importer of "Israeli" dates, many people don't realise they're buying something that is haram, because of cunning labels.
This Sunday’s online conference is set to prepare you for the blessed month that starts next week, inshāAllah.
With Shaykh Omar Suleiman and Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi confirmed as just two of the evening's 10 speakers, the event is unmissable for anyone and everyone determined to make this Ramadan their best ever.
We have designed this event with topics to cover as many aspects of Ramadan as possible. Some of these may include:
• Maximising productivity
• Healthy eating
• Dealing with mental health
• Developing a better understanding of Ramadan for non-Muslims
• Tackling challenges of observing Ramadan in this day and age
Sign up now:
islam21c.com/conf
With Shaykh Omar Suleiman and Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi confirmed as just two of the evening's 10 speakers, the event is unmissable for anyone and everyone determined to make this Ramadan their best ever.
We have designed this event with topics to cover as many aspects of Ramadan as possible. Some of these may include:
• Maximising productivity
• Healthy eating
• Dealing with mental health
• Developing a better understanding of Ramadan for non-Muslims
• Tackling challenges of observing Ramadan in this day and age
Sign up now:
islam21c.com/conf
Criticise the bisht, not British government!
Following the Gary Lineker fiasco, we ask if it is fair that the taxpayer-funded BBC bans presenters from criticising the British government, yet is fine to criticise foreign states.
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https://www.islam21c.com/news/bbc-hypocrisy-gary-lineker-nazi-germany/
Following the Gary Lineker fiasco, we ask if it is fair that the taxpayer-funded BBC bans presenters from criticising the British government, yet is fine to criticise foreign states.
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https://www.islam21c.com/news/bbc-hypocrisy-gary-lineker-nazi-germany/
Islam21c
BBC publicly exposes its hypocrisy with Gary Lineker debacle
The BBC's highest-paid presenter was suspended after criticising the British government. The same BBC and Lineker proudly condemned Qatar during the World Cup. Is this fair?
Ramadan is nearly here, and we should remind ourselves that there is absolutely NOTHING equivalent to fasting for the sake of Allah.
Check out these 21 interesting facts and perspectives on the hugely rewarding act of worship:
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https://www.islam21c.com/spirituality/229-fasting-has-no-equivalent/
Check out these 21 interesting facts and perspectives on the hugely rewarding act of worship:
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https://www.islam21c.com/spirituality/229-fasting-has-no-equivalent/
Islam21c
Fasting Has No Equivalent
21 virtues of fasting... how many can you name?