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Need for an Islamic auction site

And being a staunch believer in Iqbalian philosophy, I believe that the ‘angel should not go in hiding, when the devil is making merry’. Therefore I was envisioning a Muslim auction site where Islam was the theme, in its background, icons, sounds, animations…

The curtain has risen, its time to act!

Media is very important for the development of the Ummah. For it is the command of Islam to “verify the truth when someone brings you a news”. The “lie incident” which forms an integral part of ’sura Nur’ throws enough light on the importance of the ‘right information’ at the ‘right time’.

Omar’s Martyrdom

It has been related that the Prophet, Allah’s Peace and Blessings be upon him, one day seeing `Omar with a shirt on, asked him: “Is your shirt a new one or has it been previously worn?” When `Omar said, “It has been previously worn, o Messenger of Allah,” the Prophet said, “Wear the new, live benignly and die a martyr. And may Allah offer you happiness in this world and in the Hereafter.” And `Omar died a martyr reciting these words from the Glorious Qur’an: “And the Command of Allah is a decree determined.” (Al Ahzab:33:38)

Amirul Mumineen (The Commander of the Faithful)

The nature of his position as he understood it, and as all other rulers of today should, was that he considered himself the guardian of every being on the land of the whole Islamic State. “If a mule stumbled in Iraq, I will be responsible for that before Allah: Why I had not repaired the road for it.” And here lies the secret of his greatness

Omar’s Marked Individuality

`Omar’s glorification of AI-Ka’bah was such that he hoped the name of Ibrahim, Allah’s Peace and Blessings be upon him, be immortalized He knew the wonderful task Ibrahim had been ordered by Allah to do with the help of his son Ismail, i.e. the erection of Al-Ka’bah. So one day, `Omar went to the Prophet, Allah’s Peace and Blessings be upon him, and said to him, “I wish you prayed behind Ibrahim’s standing.” At once, Gabriel came down with Allah’s revelation, fulfilling `Omar’s wish: And make an oratory (place of prayer) of Ibrahim’s standing.” (Al Baqara:2:135) Since that day, billions and billions of Muslims recite the verse of Allah, and emulate with each other to say their prayers in Ibrahim’s standing, all in fulfilment of `Omar’s wish.

After The Grand Event

“Misshapened are the faces: Let anyone who wants his mother to lose him, his son to be orphanized and his wife to be widowed meet me beyond that valley. I am emigrating to Madinah.” Nobody, of course dared to move a hand or leg. Very soon after, `Omar departed from Makkah, accompanied by Ayyash-ibn-Abi Rabi’ah, and both took their way to Madinah. The leaf of `Omar’s Makkan role in his life was then turned to give way to a new leaf of more and more brilliance in the life of our great man, as well as the life of the whole Muslim community.

The Grand Event

They were scared when they saw Omar pacing towards them with his sword in his hand. But Hamzah, henceforth the lion of Allah, said: “Yes’; that is `Omar coming to us; if he is coming for good and aiming whole-heartedly at adopting our faith, that is what we will wish and hope; if otherwise, by the Will of Allah we will easily get rid of him.” At the door of the house, `Omar asked the Prophet’s permission to go in, and the Prophet gave him that permission. With his sword back into its sheath, `Omar stepped in and beaded directly for the Prophet who at once caught hold of `Omar’s garb and the sword-belt saying: “How long, O`Omar, will you not refrain from persecuting, until Allah sends some disaster upon you?” And `Omar replied: “I testify that there is no god but Allah and that you are His Prophet!” Filled with delight the Prophet shouted, “Allahu Akbar! Greater is Allah,” and all the Companions repeated it after him

Before The Grand Event

Our man is `Omar ibnul-Khattab, of a tribe called Bani `Adiy. His father, Al-Khattab ibn Nufail, was not well-off, though he was well-known for his violence and brutal nature. There is no doubt that `Omar inherited the severity and violence of his father, and that had it not been for his adoption of Islam, he might have lived among the people of his tribe, as his father had done before, a man with a ruthless heart and a violence of character that could never have been suppressed .

What Next?

We know that the path we have chosen for ourselves is not strewn with flowers. It is rather a way that calls for sweat, blood and tears. It demands sacrifices, self-immolation, tribulations and a readiness to exert ourselves to the utmost. But there is nothing strange in this, for similar is the case with every other movement. Sacrifices are inevitable. There is no short cut to success.

Islam and Communism

The Muslims who believe in the Beneficence of God as well as His immense Grace embracing all His creatures and who believe that it is God Who sends to them His apostles to guide them aright and who believe that Islam is not subject to the economic exigencies but ascends far above them, how can such Muslims adopt with impunity the communism which holds that all the different stages of human progress are determined by the interplay of the opposing forces alone, thus leaving no place for God’s will or any other factor or initiative save that lent to it by economic existence, the pressure of need.

Islam and Sexual Repression

Western psychologists accuse religion of repressing the vital energy of man and rendering his life quite miserable as a result of the sense of guilt which especially obsesses the religious people and makes them imagine that all their actions are sinful and can only be expiated through abstention from enjoying the pleasures of life. Those psychologists add that Europe lived in the darkness of ignorance as long as it adhered to its religion but once it freed itself from the fetters of religion, its emotions were liberated and accord­ingly it achieved wonders in the field of production.

Islam and Reactionarism

It is often alleged by some misguided people that some aspects of the Islamic way of life are no longer acceptable to people nor in line with the requirements of modern life. They add that some Islamic traditions were originally laid down for past generations and, therefore, have exhausted their ends and have become reactionary restrictions which obstruct and delay progress.

A Clear and distinct faith in the Oneness of God

Man has been proud and presumptuous, boastful of his creations, such as philosophy, poetry and the art of government; he has taken as much pride in enslaving other countries and nations as he has in digging canals and turning arid lands into gardens; often he has arrogated himself to the position of God; but he has also demeaned himself by bowing his head before inanimate, lifeless objects, things of his own creation which neither harm nor do him any favour

Guidelines on how every Muslim should spend his day and night.

By Hakimul Ummah Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi ( rahmatullahi ‘alayh )
Animals bereft of wisdom and intelligence also pass their lives. However, a human being endowed with wisdom and intelligence spends a much more excellent and superior type of life. Similarly, a disbeliever also passes the days of his life wandering in the darkness of misguidance and deviation. However, his life is quite different from that of a Muslim who lives a secure, smooth life in accordance with the guidelines of divine revelation. The day and night of a disbeliever is spent in spiritual darkness whereas a Muslim spends his day and night in spiritual light. Hence, a pertinent question arises: how should every Muslim spend his day and night so that his life could easily be distinguished from that of a disbeliever ?

Most Common Questions asked by Non-Muslims

by Dr Zakir Naik
Suppose two sisters who are twins, and who are equally beautiful, walk down the street. One of them is attired in the Islamic hijaab i.e. the complete body is covered, except for the face and the hands up to the wrists. The other sister is wearing western clothes, a mini skirt or shorts. Just around the corner there is a hooligan or ruffian who is waiting for a catch, to tease a girl. Whom will he tease? The girl wearing the Islamic Hijaab or the girl wearing the skirt or the mini? Naturally he will tease the girl wearing the skirt or the mini. Such dresses are an indirect invitation to the opposite sex for teasing and molestation. The Quran rightly says that hijaab prevents women from being molested.

The journey

The journey

Though this journey was intended 2 years back, various engagements delayed it. Alternatively, it. . .

സമയവും വിശ്വാസിയും

Tim ein the life of a muslim

ആശൂറാ : പാപമോചനത്തിനുള്ള സുവര്‍ണ്ണ അവസരം

Alavi Al Hudawi speaks on the historic and religious aspect of the 10th of Muharram, the first month of Hijri calnder.

Experiencing the light of Islam

Dr Kamala Surayya, clad in the headscarf and the prayer costume, is absorbed in the. . .

The entry to the galaxy

“It was at a public seminar that Kamala Das, a renowned poet, writer and columnist who lives in Kerala, announced her conversion to Islam publicly.

Now Kamala Das and Madhavikutty (as she is known in her home country) will have a ‘Surayya’ (meaning splendid star) next to it.

‘Islam for Universal Brotherhood’

Photos: Abdul Haseeb (Jaihoon.com)
Feb 24 2005, Sharjah
‘All religions stand for peace and restrains its followers from violence and bloodshed. It was the misguided actions of a handful of its followers who painted a picture seeming otherwise’.
This was the opinion voiced at a seminar held at Sharjah last week (Feb 18 2005). The event was […]

Outlive crisis by the light of Tawhid : Shihab Thangal

Chandrika Daily, 16 Feb 2002.
It is only a culturally conscious student generation that can lead the future Kerala, said Panakkad Syed Muhammad Ali Shihab Thangal, the state president of Indian Union Muslim League.
He was speaking at the concluding function of MSF Conference (Muslim Student Federation) held at the ‘Cordoba’ city in Kerala.
The responsibility of the […]

Tasawwuf: Comprehensive, Modern and Scientific

A critical essay by Shihab Thangal on the developments and present misconceptions about Mysticism in

Mother’s care @ MeraWatan

Exclusive interview with Sheikh Muhammad Karakunnu, Director of Islamic Publishing House, Kerala, on May 18th 2002
It was in midst of his busy schedule that Jaihoon was given an opportunity to meet face to face with the renowned writer and thinker whom other writers see as their honorable guru.
So here was a dot-com enthusiast
With questions he […]

Thunjath Ezhuthachan : The Father of Malayalam language

Thunjath Ezhuthachan was born around 450 years ago in Malappuram district. The story of his birth is mixed with myths and truths. His real name was Ramanujan and signs of brilliance were evident in his childhood. He traveled extensively in search of knowledge and returned to Thrikandiyur, his birthplace, after mastering the religious sciences.
The privileged […]

Malik bin Dinar

On arriving at Malabar, the Arab travelers who had travelled with Cheraman Perumal, built mosques. . .

Ponnani - Minor Makkah

The name Ponnani
According to some historical records, Ponnani’s history dates back to 2000 years. There are differences of opinion regarding the evolution of the name of Ponnani.
Legend has it that the Ponnana (meaning a type of elephant in Malayalam) was auctioned in the Brahmin temples here and thus came to be known as Ponnani. Yet […]

Arabi Malayalam - The script born of Indo Arab Ties

A script called Arabi Malayalam developed as a result of the Arab settlements in Kerala. The script used was Arabic but additional letters were added to enable the pronunciation of local words. The grammar was that of Malayalam and some words were used from Arabic and Persian as well.
It produced great literal works highly acclaimed […]

Syed Shihab: Arabia’s gift to India

‘The Indian Muslim minority has made valuable contributions to Islamic culture and world civilizations while living under the secular framework of the country’, said renowned scholar, orator and a member of the Rajya Sabha (upper house of Indian Parliament) representing the Indian Union Muslim League. He was speaking at the Asian Studies Center of the […]

Kerala’s contribution to Arabic Language

Kerala has contributed much into the development of Arabic language and literature. The Arabs had come directly to Kerala for spreading Islam and as such Arabic language is evident here in its real form. Many Arab travelers and scholars have praised the Keralites’ way of pronunciation.
Arabic was given great prominence in the syllabi of the […]

Some facts : The story untold

It has been found that Teak wood has been used in the making of Moon Athur Temple and the palace of Nebuchadnezzar (605-562 BC). In those days, Teak was available in plenty for export only in Kerala.
Jewish religious texts have references to the perfumes of Kerala. The Cinnamon was used in their religious ceremonies.
Elliot’s history […]

Kerala in Arabian Poetry

When we analyze the historical records, we find that in the pre-Islamic period, the ancient Arabian poet Umrul Qais (before the advent of Islam), has mentioned the relationship between Pepper, Kerala and Arabia in his poem. He has compared the bird droppings found on the courtyard of his lover to the pepper in Kerala.
The Greek […]

The story behind ‘Jai Hind’

Indo-Arab relationship is not a new phenomenon. It dates back to around 3000 years. The peacocks and elephant’s tusk were brought to the King Solomon’s palace from Tharshish, thought to be the port of Kodungallur.
The Christians of Kerala believe that St. Thomas, a disciple of Jesus, came to Kerala followed by many groups. They had […]

The influence of sand dunes in songs

The influence of Arabia is evident in every walk of Keralites’s life. The arts and music are shaped by many factors, and the sand dunes is one of them in case of Kerala. Suffice is to say that the pronunciation of Arabic words is not just the monopoly of Muslim artists.
There are number of non-Muslims […]

The fall of Ottoman Caliphate and the Indian Khilafat Movement

Introduction
A western critic once wrote that a visitor from Mars who arrived on earth during the sixteenth century would have probably concluded that the world was on the verge of becoming Muslim. No doubt, with the Mughal Empire in the Indian Subcontinent in the East, Safavid Empire in the center and the Ottoman empire in […]

Palestine belongs to the Arabs as England belongs to the English : Mahatma Gandhi

[ Mahatma Gandhi is against the very soul of Zionist philosophy. The recent moves by the present rightwing Indian government, aroused by its fascist allies, is making a historic mistake by trying to establish links with the Jewish nation. The true Indian heritage has always been whole-hearted support for the Palestinian nation. ‘MeraWatan’ is an […]

MeraWatan: Not just about trade

“MeraWatan was there when Shah Bandar, the Arabian trader, was the chief tradesman of the Kingdom of Samudiri, the king of Calicut. The flow of petro-dollars gave another dimension to this relationship that was established even during the time of King Solomon. And now in the 21st century, the bond between the sand dunes […]

Genesis and Growth of the Mappila Community

Contributed to Jaihoon.com by Dr. Hussein Randathani. Posted on December 16 2005
The long-standing Arab contact

Vidyarambam at India’ first Masjid

Kodungalloor: ‘Vidyarambham’ broke religious grounds as a mosque followed suite. The Imam of the first mosque in India–the Cheraman Juma Masjid– here initiated Jisha Mol into the world of words by assisting her inscribe the first letter of Malayalam alphabet on a slate. This practice is usually prevalent in Hindu temples, at the time of […]

Cheraman Perumal

The First Indian to accept Islam
Cheraman Perumal, of Kodungallur, Kerala, was the first Indian to accept Islam. Many historians have recorded this fact in their writings. For example, M. Hamidulla writes in “Muhammad Rasoolullah” quoting some old manuscripts from India Office Library (ref no. Arabic, 2807, 152-173)
“There is a very old tradition in Malabar, South-West […]

Great Ones are grown in the lap of Noble Mothers

[A life sketch of Sayyeda Khairunnisa, the mother of Maulana Syed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi.]
Maulana’s mother was a hafidhah (committed Holy Quran into memory), a scholar and a poetess. A few of her books, including two poetry collections, have been published. She enjoyed good command over the women of the village and hence led […]

A change that veiled the body, but unveiled conscience

[Actress finds peace in the Holy Book by By Bassma Al Jandaly | 18-11-2002]
Beaming a broad, infectious smile, Abeer Al Sherqawi is eager to impart her newfound inner peace and serenity after rediscovering the Holy Quran.
The 32-year-old Egyptian screen siren, who used to wear skimpy outfits in the heyday of her career, recently came to […]

Don’t let machines rule your mind- Sheikha Jawaher

[By Eman Al Baik -Sharjah, October 10 2002, Gulfnews ]
Technology and technical knowledge must be used to foster youngsters’ love of history, heritage and a sense of belonging, Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, […]

Second Sharjah International women’s Conference

“My dear daughters, you should not imitate the non-Muslim Western women who have mistaken the concept of freedom as being able to behave badly.” - Sheikha Jawaher
Despite great advancements of the modern era in various fields, the world is dominated by a distorted concept of civilization which remains mute to famine, wars and killings in […]

The paradox of International Women Conferences

April 1st 2001, Khaleej Times
International women conferences are causing harm to structures and stability of families, instead of solving social problems, according to Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qassimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah and chairperson of the emirate’s Supreme Family Council.
Sheikha Jawaher made the remark during a recent meeting with the […]

Muslim women and the impact of Scientific and Cultural Globalization

An International conference for Muslim women was held at Sharjah Women’s Club from April 15 to 19. The first of its kind convention was held under the theme Muslim women and the impact of Scientific and Cultural Globalization.
It will be under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qassimi, wife of the […]

Unique pearls on the shore of Islam

This is an age where there are many struggles for the equality of women. Seminars, books, talk show demonstrations…what else not is used in propagation of the feminist agenda. And in this process, the apostles of feminism don’t waste any chance in painting Islam as a backward and discriminatory religion. Hijab is labeled as ‘an […]

Zamzam Cola and Muslim Barbie!

MANAMA, May 21, 2002 (IslamOnline & News Agencies)
Iran’s version of Coke has hit the shelves of Bahrain’s supermarkets as residents of the Gulf kingdom increasingly express their frustration at U.S. policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by boycotting American products.
“There is growing demand for substitutes to American soft drinks, which is what prompted us to import […]

Arab Women speak out!

[By Ambreen Syed Freelance writer - Washington D.C, May 19, 2002, IslamOnline.net ]
It was news when Queen Rania of Jordan led a rally of 400 women to hand over a protest note to the U.N. office in Amman over Zionist terrorism in Occupied Palestine. However, it was seen as an official attempt to tell the […]

Western sciences came from Eastern Civilizations: Amartya Sen

[An edited excerpt from Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen’s address to the World Newspaper Congress, held between May 26 and 29 in Belgium]
I knew Daniel Pearl a little. He came to a talk of mine in Paris about two years ago, and we chatted afterwards. He knew then that he was soon going to be based […]