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Over 27,000 Palestinians attend Eid prayers at Al-Aqsa

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Over 27,000 Palestinian Muslim worshipers today attended Eid al-Adha prayers at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, said WAFA correspondent. The worshipers made their way in the early morning hours to the mosque compound to attend the prayers of Eaid al-Adha, the “Festival of the Sacrifice” in English, which is the second of two globally celebrated holidays in Islam, as Israel, the occupying power, imposed a partial lockdown to battle the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. In his sermon, the Grant Mufti of Jerusalem Sheikh Muhammad Hussein stressed that the mosque compound solely belongs to Muslims, and should not be shared with … Continue reading Over 27,000 Palestinians attend Eid prayers at Al-Aqsa

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Islamic scholars, NGOs call for Makkah, Madinah to be placed under international control

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A non-governmental organisation named the International Commission to Monitor Saudi Administration of the Two Holy Mosques – otherwise known as Al Haramain Watch – has launched an campaign and petition to establish an international administration to manage the affairs of the two holy mosques of Makkah and Madinah. The campaign, which has already resulted in the support of around 100 Muslim scholars and human rights activists, aims to target Muslim-majority and Arab countries, as well as Muslim communities in Europe and the United States, in order to raise awareness of the policies recently enacted by Saudi Arabia with regards to the cities’ … Continue reading Islamic scholars, NGOs call for Makkah, Madinah to be placed under international control

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Erdogan: Evil will arrive at Kaaba if Arab, Muslim countries remain silent

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Muslim prospective Hajj pilgrims perform prayer around the Kaaba at Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on August 02, 2019 On Friday Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, slammed Arab and Muslim leaders for accepting or remaining silent on the issue of the US “deal of the century”, Turkish media reported. Erdoğan reiterated his country’s strong opposition to the deal announced at the White House by US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, where ambassadors of three Arab countries were in attendance. “We will never recognise or accept the deal as it aims to annex occupied Palestinian lands,” he confirmed at a meeting of provincial heads … Continue reading Erdogan: Evil will arrive at Kaaba if Arab, Muslim countries remain silent

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JERUSALEM’S AL-AQSA MOSQUE: ‘THE SIDE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE’

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The golden dome of mosque at Al-Aqsa is one of the most recognisable sights in the Middle East By Nadda Osman The golden dome of Al-Aqsa sits on top of Jerusalem’s Temple Mount, one of the most sacred locations on the planet and revered by Muslims, Christians and Jews alike. The compound is the third holiest site in Islam. Built in the seventh century, it marks the spot where Islam believes the Prophet Muhammad ascended into heaven. Its importance is underlined every year during the Night of Power, the holiest time of the holy month of Ramadan when Muslims believe … Continue reading JERUSALEM’S AL-AQSA MOSQUE: ‘THE SIDE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE’

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Capsules of faith: Good manners in Islam

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By A.Z. The Prophet (PBUH) said: “I was sent to complete the good manners.” There are important points that we can draw from such a small Hadith. Good manners are essential in this world and the hereafter. We need to work hard to change ourselves and personify the good manners of Islam. But why are good manners of such prominence in Islam? The Prophet could have said that he was sent to teach us to worship Allah. He could have said he was sent to teach us to work for progress and humanity. He could have said he was sent … Continue reading Capsules of faith: Good manners in Islam

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Bishops Against Israel

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By A.Z. Some time ago, Pope Benedict XVI and Middle East Bishops were demanding that Israel accept U.N. resolutions, calling for an end to its occupation of Arab lands. In a communiqué at the end of their two-week meeting, the bishops demanded that Israel accept United Nations’ resolutions, calling for an end to its occupation of Arab lands and told Israel it shouldn’t use the Bible to justify injustices against the Palestinians. The Church is standing up against Israeli injustices, while our Mosque leaders are busy wasting our time, at every Friday prayer with irrelevant speeches on marginal repetitive issues. In … Continue reading Bishops Against Israel

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The founder of the first Muslim care home: Syeda Zaynab bint Ali: her productivity even when facing trials and tribulations

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By A.Z. We have all faced turmoil in our lives. We are tested. We all have to be tested. وَلَنَبْلُوَنَّكُمْ بِشَيْءٍ مِّنَ الْخَوفْ وَالْجُوعِ وَنَقْصٍ مِّنَ الأَمَوَالِ وَالأنفُسِ وَالثَّمَرَاتِ وَبَشِّرِ الصَّابِرِينَ Quran [2:155]: ” Be sure we shall test you with something of fear and hunger, some loss in goods or lives or the fruits (of your toil), but give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere.” Quran [3:146]: “And Allaah loves As-Saabiroon (the patient).” Quran [39:10]: “Only those who are patient shall receive their reward in full, without reckoning.” If you were to list all the major catastrophes that … Continue reading The founder of the first Muslim care home: Syeda Zaynab bint Ali: her productivity even when facing trials and tribulations

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A Just Ruler Is In The Shade Of The Throne of Allah

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By A.Z. Prophet Mohammad PBUH emphasised how Allah values a just ruler when he said: “There are seven whom Allah will shade in His Shade on the Day when there is no shade except His Shade: a just ruler; a youth who grew up in the worship of Allah, the Mighty and Majestic; a man whose heart is attached to the mosques; two men who love each other for Allah’s sake, meeting for that and parting upon that; a man who is called by a woman of beauty and position [for illegal intercourse], but be says: ‘I fear Allaah’; a man … Continue reading A Just Ruler Is In The Shade Of The Throne of Allah

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Palestinians commemorate Prophet’s birth in Al-Quds

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AL-QUDS, PALESTINOW.COM — Palestinian Muslims on Tuesday marked the anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem. Hundreds took part in the celebration, which was organized by Jerusalem’s Jordan-run Religious Endowments Authority. The event saw sermons delivered by Mohamed Hussein, mufti of Jerusalem; Wasif al-Bakri, supreme Sharia judge for Jerusalem; and Yasser Abu Ghazaleh, an advisor to the endowments authority. The celebration was overseen by Youssef Abu Sneineh, the imam (preacher) of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. Muslims around the world mark the Prophet’s birthday on the 12th day of Rabi al-Awwal, the third month on the Islamic … Continue reading Palestinians commemorate Prophet’s birth in Al-Quds

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International Union of Muslim scholars ‘rejects normalisation with Israel and calls for release of prisoners of conscience’

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International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS) Secretary General Ali Al-Qaradaghi The International Union of Muslim Scholars called on Thursday to reject the normalisation categorically with the Israeli entity. This came in the concluding statement of the fifth session of the General Assembly in Istanbul that more than 1,500 scholars from more than 80 countries attended throughout six days. The meeting is the largest in the history of the Union regarding the number of participants. The Union also called for the release of prisoners of conscience and advice, especially scholars in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and for a comprehensive … Continue reading International Union of Muslim scholars ‘rejects normalisation with Israel and calls for release of prisoners of conscience’