Does capitalism not have a monopoly over progress

Does capitalism not have a monopoly over progress? The aim of the series of videos is to provide simple answers to practical questions regarding the Khilafah. These short videos aim to cover key areas of governance, economy, foreign policy and law. Many books exist detailing the various systems of Islam such as the economic system, social system, judicial system, ruling system and others. To understand all of these various aspects of the Islamic system in detail requires a basic understanding of the principles that underpin such disciplines. This series of videos aims to show the Islamic stance, which is made in a clear and easy manner for everyone to understand without lots of details. The answers also guide to detailed research on such areas, which will allow for further study. Additional information including references can be found online at http://www.khilafah.com/book-the-top-... Keep Reading »

Debate Way Forward for Humanity Islam or Christianity Uthman Badar v Samuel Green

This is a debate on the topic of 'The Way Forward for Humanity: Islam or Christianity? between Uthman Badar and Reverend Samuel Green held on March 29 2012 at the University of Sydney in Sydney, Australia, organised jointly by the Sydney University Evangelical Union (SUEU) and the Sydney University Muslim Students Association (SUMSA). Format Initial arguments - 25mins each First Replies - 10 mins each Second Replies - 4 mins each Cross-examination - 10 mins each Q/A - 12 mins each Closing remarks - 3 mins each Connect with Uthman Badar on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/Agq3zk Keep Reading »

Death and our Final Destination SUMSA Islamic Awareness Week 2012

Br. Mehmet Ozalp discusses the Islamic concepts of death, the afterlife, the Day of Judgment, Heaven and Hell in the final lecture of IAW 2012. This lecture was a part of Islamic Awareness Week 2012 at the University of Sydney, organised by the Sydney University Muslim Students Association (SUMSA). For more information, please visit: Facebook: www.facebook.com/SUMSAsydney Twitter: @SUMSAsydney Website: www.sumsa.org.au Keep Reading »

Contemplation in Ramadan The Value of Thinking before Acting

Contemplation, of its own self, has a significant value in Islam. In fact, numerous eminent scholar's of the past, like Sheikh Ul Islam Ibn Taymiyah (ra), linked the importance of using the mind to reach the conclusion that the Quran is the world of Allah (swt) and Muhammad (saw) is the messenger of Allah (swt). Also Imam Ghazali (ra) is reported to have stated in his Ihya Uloom Ud Deen that "an hour's worth of contemplation is better than a year's worth of worship." Ramadhan is a crucial time to ponder over one's life and one's role within this world as a Muslim. Under the physical strain of fasting, one may at times forget to think before acting and, thus, end up regretting his actions. This naseehah highlights the importance of thinking before acting and the dangers that can occur when one falls into such an instance. "Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the succession of night and day, there are indeed signs for all who possess [awakened] hearts, those who remember Allah when they stand, sit, and lie down and contemplate the creation of the heavens and the earth" [Q 3:190-91] Keep Reading »

Consumerist Culture & Boycotting Israeli products

Boycotting the consumerist mindset & working for real solutions. In this weeks Khutba I discussed the absurdity of being prescribed a 'cure' by the same people who incubate, procure and exacerbate the disease. If we don't stop this, the Muslims will always fall in the cycle of being filled with grief, while calling for empty solutions. For more detailed explanation visit: https://www.facebook.com/notes/moinul... Keep Reading »