IN A PREVIOUS post, I discussed how truth empowers the weak and terrifies tyrants. These very tyrants, while relentlessly pursuing the truth for their own benefit, manipulate and distort it for the masses to maintain their grip on power. They discredit those who speak the truth and spin false narratives to deceive and control the … Continue reading From Darkness to Light: Reclaiming Truth Through Islam
PROPHET NUH (AS) spent 900 years calling his people to the truth. He tried every possible method, every sincere plea, but his people rejected him, mocked him, and remained stubborn in their disbelief. Despite this, he remained steadfast, not wavering in his mission. Truly, he was a man of immense sabr. When it became clear … Continue reading The Ark of Conviction: Lessons from Nuh and the Vision of Khilafah
SOME MUSLIMS, WHEN they see all the problems and chaos in the world today, say things like: “These are signs of the end of time. Only the Mahdi and Isa (as) can fix this.” But this fatalistic way of thinking is unIslamic and unbecoming of a Muslim. Yes, we believe in the Mahdi and the … Continue reading Don’t Wait—Act: Islam Demands Effort, Not Excuses
YOU WOULD THINK that tyrants, armed with the wealth, power, and armies at their command, have nothing to fear. But in reality, they live in constant fear. And what do they fear more than anything else? The truth. Because truth unravels the lies they weave. It exposes them for who they truly are. Take, for … Continue reading The Strength of Truth: What Tyrants Fear Most
IT WAS A powerful and moving sight to see the people of Bangladesh come out in massive numbers for the March for Gaza. Trainloads arrived from every district, a moment of pride that testified to the deep-rooted connection our people feel with Palestine. Their love for Palestine is not just emotional or political — it … Continue reading From Dhaka to Gaza: Islam, Not Secularism, Is the Path to Liberation
I REMEMBER A conversation I had once with a senior medical consultant. We were having dinner with a group of doctors. The consultant— who is a practising Muslim— believed that lay Muslims don’t have the right to ask scholars how they came to a certain ruling. His view was: “A scholar is a scholar. He’s … Continue reading Can Muslims Ask Scholars For Evidence?
OBSERVING YESTERDAY’S POHELA Boishakh (Bengali New Year) celebrations in Bangladesh, it became increasingly clear that the country is struggling with an identity crisis. On one hand, there’s a secular wave pushing for a revival of pre-Islamic Bengali traditions. On the other, there’s a call from many Muslims to uphold Islamic values in public and private … Continue reading Reflections on Pohela Boishakh: A Crisis of Identity in Bangladesh
I READ A powerful article by Mu’minah al-A’zam, the granddaughter of the late Shaykh Ali al-Tantawi of Egypt, and it really struck a chord with me. It’s a heartfelt caution to those of us who have chosen to raise our children in non-Muslim countries. Her words deserve serious reflection. She shares how her grandfather—may Allah … Continue reading Losing Our Children: A Painful Reality We Must Confront
HAVE YOU HEARD of the man who entered Paradise without ever praying a single rakat of salah? He was a Black Abyssinian slave, tending sheep for his master. One day, he noticed the people of Khaybar preparing for war. He asked those around him: “What are you intending to do?” They replied: “We are going … Continue reading Rising to the Challenge of Our Time: Lessons From a Shepherd Who Entered Jannah
OUR SCHOLARS, IMAMS and Islamic influencers play a crucial role in helping us understand the world around us through the lens of Islam. Their role is not just to provide comfort or spiritual nourishment, but to guide us toward Islamic solutions. Everyone’s talking about Gaza. The brutality, the injustice, the heartbreaking images. But when the … Continue reading Islam Is the Solution: But Who Is Saying It?
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