Islamic Solutions for Today’s Problems

A talk by Taji Mustafa delivered at an Iftaar event in Slough, UK on 28th July 2012.

DAY 19: Ramadan Muslim Vs Student of Knowledge | Firaun Vs Musa | iHalaqa Ramadan Bytes –When the month of Ramadan comes, there are brothers and sisters who want to change. They don’t usually practice the Deen but want to make efforts in doing so because it is the month of Ramadan. They are often termed as “Ramadan Muslims”, by the so called “Religious Bunch”. Having this negative view, Is it from Islam, is it among the characteristics of a practicing Muslim? How can we be more encouraging towards the brothers and sisters making the effort to change in this noble month? Allah (swt) says: “O Muhammad (saw) invite mankind to the way of your lord (Islam) with wisdom, and fair preaching, and argue with them in a way that is better… (16:125) Muhammed (saw) also says in a hadith “Make things easy and don’t make things difficult and give glad tidings and do not disparage”

DAY 9: Ramadan is a time for Appreciating Your Family | iHalaqa Ramadan Bytes –“Your Lord has decreed that you should worship none but Him, and that you be kind to your parents.” In this blessed month of Ramadan we should take all opportunities to be extra good to our families especially to our parents, who looked after us while we were young and weak. When we didn’t even have the ability to clean ourselves they took care of us, so we should show in this month extra appreciation to them. Also we should make Dua for our parents and families that Allah shows them the Deen and keeps them on it. We should also include our larger extended family which is our noble Ummah, and not forget what is happening to them. Not only making Dua for them but also doing the action to unite and solve the problems of the Ummah.

Many people enter the month of Ramadan with the aim to change and improve, but no sooner Eid has passed they are back to their old ways. This is similar to the one who goes to Hajj/Umrah and no sooner has the hair on his head grown back, he is back to similar patterns of life. This because we we don’t change the pattern of our thinking we will never install a lasting change into our behavior. The month of Ramadan is a time to pull back, take stock and realize that we are duty-bound to work on ourselves, our families, our communities and our Noble Ummah because we live in all of these spheres at the same time.

Sheikh Soner Coruhlu talks about the ways in which we can maintain our enthusiasm and vigour throughout the entirety of Ramadan and avoid that mid-month lull period that we sometimes fall into. This lecture was a part of the SUMSA Lecture Series 2012, organized by the Sydney University Muslim Students Association (SUMSA). For more information, please visit:
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With recent events in Ferguson and grand jury decision that cause lot of uproar and frustration within the black community in America. We like to present Islamic perspective and view on Racism. Is the phenomenon of Racism new? And how Islam came to eliminate this disease in the past when Islamic System was applied.

The University of Western Sydney Muslims Students’ Association, Bankstown presents an exciting event that will take a unique look at the Qur’an. What does the Quran truly meanto us and how does it affect not only ourselves, but out entire world?

The University of Western Sydney Muslims Students’ Association, Bankstown presents an exciting event that will take a unique look at the Qur’an. What does the Quran truly meanto us and how does it affect not only ourselves, but out entire world?

Reality of Riba (Interest) explained by Sheikh Abu Talha. Interest is the main pillar of the current economic structures worldwide. He explains the impact of interest upon individuals and societies at large.Abu Talha presents the Islamic perspective of Riba. Allah(swt) created mankind and he knows what best for humanity. Allah(swt)s warnings and consequences about Riba (Interest) are also explained.

Q&A: Riba (Interest) Money to help Poor? Can you help others with the money you incur through Interest (Riba)? 401 contributions?