Reply to Dr Usama Hasan
May 16, 2008
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
الحمد لله وصلى الله على سيدنا محمد وآله وصحبه وسلم
We were made aware of Usama’s reply from multiple sources, and it is with great sadness we realised that he did not engage in any of the issues raised. It can be imagined from his response that perhaps he wrote it while angry, and did not reflect carefully over what was written within. Rather than reflecting on the message, the attention seemed to be on the offence caused by those whom we would like to think – though we do not know them – had the best intentions in mind in delivering it.
Shaykh Dr Salman al-’Awdah: Islam and Secularism
May 16, 2008
”Islam is a comprehensive system dealing with all spheres of life; it is a state and a religion, or government and a nation; it is a morality and power, or mercy and justice; it is a culture and a law or knowledge and jurisprudence; it is material and wealth, or gain and prosperity; it is Jihad and a call, or army and a cause and finally, it is true belief and worship”
If we are to intelligently discuss issues related to secularism it is imperative that we first define the term. Secularism is the divorcing of religious belief, religious ritual, or a sense of community based on religious affiliation from the moral life of society.
”Islam is a comprehensive system dealing with all spheres of life; it is a state and a religion, or government and a nation; it is a morality and power, or mercy and justice; it is a culture and a law or knowledge and jurisprudence; it is material and wealth, or gain and prosperity; it is Jihad and a call, or army and a cause and finally, it is true belief and worship”.
Dr al-’Allamah Yusuf al-Qaradawi & Ibn Khaldun [al-Muqaddimah]: How Islam views Secularism
May 13, 2008
”Islam is a comprehensive system dealing with all spheres of life; it is a state and a religion, or government and a nation; it is a morality and power, or mercy and justice; it is a culture and a law or knowledge and jurisprudence; it is material and wealth, or gain and prosperity; it is Jihad and a call, or army and a cause and finally, it is true belief and worship”.
Open Letter to brother Usama Hasan
May 10, 2008
Here is the letter again and here is the link to his talk at the launch of the British Muslims for Secular Democracy to contextualize it.
http://www.rsa.org.uk/audio/rsathursday010508.mp3
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
الحمد لله الذي كرم هذه الأمة بالشريعة السمحة الطاهرة وأيدها بالحجج الباهرة القاهرة ووطدها بالقواعد المتظاهرة المتناثرة ونورها بالأوضاع المتناسبة المتازرة
أحمده على نعمه الباطنة والظاهرة وأصلي على رسوله محمد وسائر النبيين والصالحين وأسلم صلاة وتسليما متواصلي الصلات في الدنيا والآخرة آمين
Eradicating antipathetic rhetoric [Cont]
May 7, 2008
terrorism is seen as a form of empowerment
I suggested yesterday that the reasons for the instigation of terrorism and radicalisation amongst people are mainly due to savage foreign policies, and economic and social instability.
Shaykh Jamal Zarobozo on the Copyright Issue
May 6, 2008
This is an issue that lots of people discuss and debate. To give a complete and convincing answer to this question would require an extensive and lengthy discussion. Unfortunately, that is not the goal or the purpose here. Hence, I will begin referring to three works that the interested individual may consult if he is interested in more details concerning this issue. Obviously, there are works other than these three available but these three references are comprehensive in the sense that they cover both sides of the issue in detail. Again, the goal here is to be brief and therefore the interested individual may consult the following three works:
Eradicating antipathetic rhetoric
May 5, 2008
terrorism is seen as a form of empowerment
The crucible for attaining recognition in the battle against extremism amidst the ranks of some secular Muslims is reaching its crescendo here in Britain. A couple of weeks ago we witnessed the mediocre launch of the Quilliam Foundation, followed a week later by the launch (re-launch) of the British Muslim for Secular Democracy [BMSD]. Both these and other similar initiatives have been plagued at the outset for their links with neo-cons and pro-war supporters and a secular agenda, leaving their credibility amongst Muslims void and non-existent.
A story of un-Islamic realities (domestic violence, forced marriages, etc.) facing some unfortunate Muslim families.
A Walk in the Park. Part 1:
Muslim Clothing and Mental Health
May 4, 2008
Who is more likely to suffer from depression, a teenager in shalwar kameez and a scarf, or the one in western clothes?
It seems expected that traditionally dressed Muslims will be prone to mental health problems as we are told that “cultural integration is the healthiest outcome for young people living in multicultural societies”.
Youth Enact Their Role Models
April 30, 2008
Assalamu Alaikum, no need to write anything, just watch, listen and enjoy. Hilarious !!
Response from Shaykh Babikr Ahmed Babikr
April 29, 2008
Dear brothers and sisters, it appears that we have a response from Shaykh Babikr Ahmed Babikr’s brother in law in regards to him being an advisor to the Quilliam Foundation. It is quite apparent that these phonies have misappropriated his name and names of others for their spurious agenda. Anyways, below is the comment of the brother. We hope that he will return to us with the news that the Shaykh spoke to QF and will remove his name immediately.
A Call to Shaykh Babikr Ahmed Babikr to dissociate himself from the Quilliam Foundation
April 27, 2008
I do not know Shaykh Babikr Ahmed Babikr personally nor have I attended any of his gatherings of knowledge. The only acquaintance I have with him is hearing good things about the Shaykh from certain brothers; they informed me that he is a man of knowledge and Taqwa, so to read his name as one of the advisors of the notorious Quilliam foundation was a shocking surprise, to say the least.
I had decided some time ago that it would be a waste of time to devote a whole JumahPulse to the antics of Ed Husain and his band of merry clappers. They were, themselves, doing a fine job of exposing their abhorrence for Islam and their admiration for those who hated Muslims.
Ed had gone so far as to characterise actions of the Prophet Muhammad (Sallalallahu alaihi wa sallam) as “barbaric” - which, of course, according to the consensus of mainstream Islamic opinion, renders one outside the fold of Islam.
The ‘Islamist’ Quilliam Foundation: The Beast Is Coming Out
April 26, 2008
Telling them What they want to hear:
The Quilliam Foundation is more than just about tackling terrorism, it is a whole broad trajectory of political views that fit into issues of community relations, integration and lifestyle choices. It is true that these different aspects may interrelate with each other, but there must be some evidence to correlate them, otherwise it is mere speculation and hearsay, based on prior prejudice or ideological commitments. Instead of demonstrating their link (how is wearing a jilbab or a kufi linked to terrorism?), the document makes blanket statements. Quilliam Foundation is more than a counter-extremist think-tank and holds, politically, right-wing (and some elements of the liberal left) views on integration, immigration and multiculturalism. For example, it recommends the interference in the lives of citizens. In the document “Pulling Together to Defeat Terror”, we read:
Ed Hussain the liability that Maajid cannot do without
April 25, 2008
I just came across Maajid’s article, where he defends himself against a critical article written by Zia Sardar. Much of the stuff he has written has been mentioned before in his interview on Newsnight. However, what has now come about is how much Sir Edward Husain has become a liability to Maajid, where his mad views hang over him to haunt him. Maajid’s organization will never takeoff and is cursed from the very beginning because of his association with Ed. Anyway, I found a comment left by a user called ‘gambit57′ which mentions the exact same points I had in mind, so I thought I would post the comment below:
Ziauddin Sardar on Sidi Eddy & the Quilliam Foundation
April 24, 2008
Although I would vehemently disagree with many of Ziauddin Sardar’s views on Islam and religion, however, I am in congruence with him on his conclusion of the infamous Quilliam Foundation. Indeed, how is it that uneducated [in religion] ex-extremists or radicals be in a position to eradicate extremism. Sardar is correct when he says ‘Just because you have been an inmate of a mental hospital does not mean you are an expert in clinical psychology’.
Today, Tuesday April 22nd, 2008, is an historic day, an historic moment, for today we shall remember when former Muslim radical extremists formed a coalition to eradicate extremism amongst the Muslims living in the U.K. Sir Eddy and Nawaz [MBE, sorry not sir yet!], two ‘giants’ amidst the ‘secular Muslim radicals’ will intellectually obliterate the ‘islamists’ ideology of the majority of Muslims residing in the U.K.
The ‘Islamist’ Shaikh Abdullah Bin Bayyah [supposed Quilliam Foundation's advisor] On Political Participation In The West
April 22, 2008
Shaikh Abdullah al-Mahfoudh Bin Bayyah, in a press statement emphasized that the participation of Muslims who reside in the West in the political systems of their countries of residence whether it be in the form of participating in elections or running for office does not indicate in any form it maybe giving allegiance to unbelief.
