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Terrorism - A misreading of Scripture |
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A Talk given at the launch of Quilliam foundation at the British Museum on 22 April, 2008
By Dr. Musharraf Hussain Islam is neither eastern nor western but rather a universal religion for all people, all places and all times. However, due to their circumstances, Muslims at different times had adopted certain practices and cultures that give Islam a particular colour. The contemporary Middle Eastern Islam has been blighted by Arab nationalism, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the Wahabi fundamentalism. This has not only politicised the Muslims world over but had made them angry and frustrated. The Indo-Pak subcontinent provides another colour of political Islam, which has roots in the hatred of British imperialism expressed in the recent naivety and extremism of the Taliban. |
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Gravesend Milad Conference - 16th March 2008 |
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Mercy for All By Dr.Musharraf Hussain The wonderful religion of Islam is based on two primary sources, firstly, the most awe-inspiring and motivational figure of our beloved prophet Mohammed (p.b.u.h.) and secondly, the astonishingly eloquent and the glorious Quran. Together, these two sources provide copious guidance, wisdom and powerful means of development as well as the perfection of human life. In fact it may be asserted that for a Muslim, the complete blueprint to lead a successful and a happy life in this world and thus attain the highest status in the Akhira (the hereafter) is contained within these two sources. |
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The Language & Virtues of the Friday Prayer |
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The delivery of Friday Khutba in the native anguage is the closest to the Sunnah and the spirit of Islam. The fact that more than eighty percent of Muslims hear the Khutba in their native language is a testimony to the correctness of this way. However this in no way negates or contradicts those who wish to continue to use the three minute Arabic Khutba..Download the full article here. The virtues, importance and conditions for the Friday Prayer are also discusses in an artcile which can be downloaded here .
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