HALAL AND GOOD FOOD IS BETTER FOR YOUR HEALTH, WHILE HARAM FOOD IS NOT GOOD FOR YOUR BODY

HALAL AND GOOD FOOD IS BETTER FOR YOUR HEALTH, WHILE HARAM FOOD IS NOT GOOD FOR YOUR BODY

by Syarif Hidayat 

       Muslims are allowed to consume what is "halal" and "good" food and drink. (In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Al Qur'an, Surah Al-Baqara, Verse:168 "O mankind! Eat of that which is lawful and wholesome in the earth, and follow not the footsteps of the devil. Lo! he is an open enemy for you.)  - that is, what is pure, clean, wholesome, nourishing, and pleasing to the taste. In general, everything is allowed (halal) except what has been specifically forbidden.

REGARDLESS OF ISLAMOPHOBIA, ISLAM IS THE FASTEST GROWING RELIGION IN UK

REGARDLESS OF ISLAMOPHOBIA, ISLAM IS THE FASTEST GROWING RELIGION IN UK

by Syarif Hidayat

       In spite of  Islamophobia is still prevailing in the Western world, Islam is the fastest growing religion in the West especially in the United Kingdom and Britain has a chance to have a Muslim majority by 2050.

       John Bingham in his article titled “Study shows Islam growing, Christianity declining in the UK” writes a new analysis of the 2011 census shows that a decade of mass immigration helped mask the scale of decline in Christian affiliation among the British-born population – while driving a dramatic increase in Islam, particularly among the young. It suggests that only a minority of people will describe themselves as Christians within the next decade, for first time.

       Meanwhile almost one in 10 under 25s in Britain is now a Muslim.

SHA’BAN: MERITS, DO’S AND DON’T’S

Sha’ban: Merits, do’s, and dont’s

by Mufti Taqi Usmani

- The Night of Bara’ah

- What Should be Done in this Night?

- What Should Not be Done in This Night

- Fast of the 15th Sha’ban

        Sha’ban is one of the meritorious months for which we find some particular instructions in the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam. It is reported in the authentic ahadith that Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, used to fast most of the month in Sha’ban. These fasts were not obligatory on him but Sha’ban is the month immediately preceding the month of Ramadan. Therefore, some preparatory measures are suggested by Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam. Some of these are given below:

DESPITE ISLAMOPHOBIA, ISLAM IS THE FASTEST GROWING RELIGION IN THE WEST

DESPITE ISLAMOPHOBIA, ISLAM IS THE FASTEST GROWING RELIGION IN THE WEST

by Syarif Hidayat*

         Despite Islamophobia is still prevailing in the Western world, Islam is the fastest growing religion in the West especially in the United Kingdom and the United States. Nevertheless, the West has many stereotypes and misconceptions about Islam that are due to: the media, Prejudice, and Ignorance. Islam is often looked upon as a "extremist", "terrorist", or "fundamental" religion. Many people hate Islam and do not want to acknowledge its true teachings.

         In many cases, the media’s reports about Islam are incorrect due to ignorance. This is one of the reasons why the West often hates Islam.  In contrast to what many Westerners think of Islam, Islam is a peaceful religion, which does not promote any injustice or crime. Stereotypes about Islam are not new to Western culture. Problems can be traced back 1400 years. At that time, Islam and Christianity were involved in the Crusades in the 1100’s and in the Ottoman and Moorish control in Europe. Islam spread quickly to the West, and started to threaten the position of the Christian Church and the ruling class.

BRITISH AND CANADIAN POLICE OPEN DOOR TO HIJABS, WHILE INDONESIAN POLICE STILL RELUCTANT

BRITISH AND CANADIAN POLICE FORCES OPEN DOOR TO UNIFORM HIJABS (HEADSCARVES), WHILE INDONESIAN POLICE IS STILL RELUCTANT

by Syarif Hidayat

       The Police in Great Britain, a Christian majority country since around four years ago have allowed Muslim women members wearing hijab while at work, while the Police in Indonesia, a Muslim majority country have not allowed women members wearing Muslim dress (hijab or headscarves) yet until now.

        British Police should be praised for incorporating the hijab into their uniform. It is noteworthy that while some “Muslim” countries including Indonesia are often resistant to giving women their rights, Britain in this case is one step ahead of them.
      Since January 31, 2009, British Police have opened the door to female Muslim recruits by incorporating the hijab into the uniform. The force has become the latest to approve a design for a headscarf suitable for officers on patrol.Senior officers believe the lack of the option has deterred applications from the considerable number of Muslim women who choose to wear the hijab.

WOMEN´S RIGHTS IN ISLAM VERSUS WESTERN DOUBLE STANDARD, PREJUDICE AND HYPOCRISY

WOMEN´S RIGHTS IN ISLAM VERSUS WESTERN DOUBLE STANDARD, PREJUDICE AND HYPOCRISY



by Syarif Hidayat

The Western civilization regimes apply double standard policies against Islam, Muslim World and Muslim people including the rights of Muslimah (Muslim women) in general and their rights to Muslimah dress.


The Western people and the Western civilization regimes leaders are busy criticizing, hating and banning Muslimah (Muslim women) dress in their countries. But They keep silent on the Nun's dress!! The Nuns wear almost similar dresses as Muslimah dresses, but yet they are free from the Western civilization bigotry and terror!


The Background: The Conditions of Women in Arabia Before Islam

In those days before Islam, women were treated like slaves or property. Their personal consent concerning anything related to their well-being was considered unimportant, to such a degree that they were never even treated as a party to a marriage contract.  Women were used for one purpose, and then discarded. They had no independence, could own no property and were not allowed to inherit. In times of war, women were treated as part of the prize. Simply put, their condition was unspeakable.

ISLAM GIVES DUE IMPORTANCE TO THE FAMILY AND FORMING A FAMILY

OUT OF ALL PREVIOUS DIVINE RELIGIONS, NONE HAS GIVEN DUE IMPORTANCE TO THE FAMILY AND FORMING A FAMILY AS ISLAM DID.

by Syarif Hidayat

      In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. The God Almighty Allah SWT says in Al Qur’an: “O mankind! Be dutiful to your Lord, Who created you from a single person (Adam), and from him (Adam) He created his wife [Hawwa (Eve)], and from them both He created many men and women; and fear Allâh through Whom you demand (your mutual rights), and (do not cut the relations of) the wombs (kinship)[]. Surely, Allâh is Ever an All¬Watcher over you.” – Al Qur’an, Surah An-Nisa, Verse .