Many people ask, is there any conception in Islam restricting or prohibiting the practice of Yoga and many Buddhist practices that are becoming increasingly popular nowadays? Some label these practices as atheist, some link them to polytheist beliefs, while others practice them all, even those of strict Buddhist religious affiliation and which explicitly involve Buddhist…
The movie, which took its director over 15 years of hard work and imagination, scoring over $27 million in its first day at the box office, is more than what its classification may render of limited interpretations, it’s a state of consciousness of many life aspects and, indeed, on many levels… James Cameron’s epic carrying…
Jihad on Terrorism is Part II of a set of two Islamic documentaries, titled The Fog is Lifting and produced by Bridges Foundation, an international organization working on building bridges of understanding between people in the West and Muslims, organizing different workshops and training programs to prepare Muslim trainees on becoming public speakers and good…
Ever bothered to learn about the true origins of code breaking, the three Course Meals, treatment through music, cappuccino, archs- torpedoes, trick devices, spas, perfumes, cameras and many more of our modern life essentials and luxuries?! 1001 Inventions: The Muslim Heritage in Our World unfolds myriads of secrets about our daily life matters, ranging from…
In his book, Dr. Al-Hashimi offers a list of practical advices to Muslimahs, substantiated throughout the book with examples from the Qur’an and Sunnah. He eloquently covers all aspects of the life of a Muslim woman, from her worship, to her body, marital life, raising children, relationships… etc. I’ve always found that buying presents for…
This astounding breakthrough is the outcome of significant research and survey work co-produced by John Esposito, a professor of International Affairs and Islamic Studies at Georgetown University, also the director of the Prince Alwalid Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University, and Dalia Megahed, advisor of U.S. President Barack Obama on the White…
Amidst numerous exemplary scholarly works depicting the life of our noble Prophet (peace be upon him), Martin Ling’s “Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources” provides a total new account of the life of the Prophet, perhaps new details that haven’t been elaborated in other accounts. Amidst numerous exemplary scholarly works depicting the life…
Islam in Focus is one of the quite popular and perhaps most well-researched books presenting Islam in a fine, credible, yet easy to grasp manner. It is highly recommended by Islamic scholars as one of the best Da’wah books sold worldwide. Authored by Dr.Hammudah ‘Abd al –‘Ati, Islam in Focus is one of the popular…
At a time where only voices sowing dissension between world nations, cultures and even religious doctrines rise as the most heard and trusted, there comes a need for wise, conversant, and authentic personalities to re-establish the link between the world warring arms. The new release “In Search for a Common word” is a breakthrough representing…
Allah says in the Qur’an “Seek help with steadfastness and prayer– though this is hard indeed for anyone but the humble”- (Quran 2:46) This is one of the many bounties bestowed upon Muslims by God Almighty because of prayer. Prayer had always proven meritorious; with many scientists endorsing the positive physical and spiritual impacts it…
“You know I could never really count all the things You’ve given me, “And when You take You’re really giving. But that is not what I always see! “So I carry on taking and living my life, and I send You all my bills. You know it feels good in the Morning, but yet…
With the recording said to have taken place in the UK, Egypt, UAE, as well as South Africa, news about the long anticipated album started circulating in August 2009, with the release of the musical video “You Came To Me”, followed by “Healing”, among other singles … Finally the third album of the British…
Recent months witnessed the outbreak of a series of revolutions in the Middle East that signaled an alert conscience that decided to revolt against corruption- people simply decided to enact their free will, putting their sole trust in Almighty Allah. They decided to change their conditions, after years of silence, passiveness and submission to autocracy….
Amidst heated debates over the future of post-Mubarak Egypt, al- Azhar, the world’s Sunni Islam’s most prominent centre for religious education, removed the veil over a historic document supporting the establishment of “modern, democratic” state, outlining the renowned institution’s view of the country’s upcoming political, social and economic future, and asserting its position of ultimate…
During the civil war in Libya in 2011, troops loyal to Dictator Mommar Ghaddaffi raped thousands of innocent women from teenagers to mothers. MWB is proud to be one of the few American Muslim agencies that stepped up to help these survivors … Sisters Week 2012 Fighting Rape as a Tool of War-…