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Nationalism as Takabbur

There is nothing more draining for the Islamic activist then interacting with Muslims whose modus operandi is not fixated on implementing Islam in their hearts, minds, and limbs but who view Islam as their birthright out of the dumb luck of being born in a particular location. For some people, Islam is not that which […]

Some Words of Truth Spoken Before a Tyrant

The Prophet (sallahu alayhi wa sallam) said:
“The best Jihad is the word of truth spoken before a tyrant ruler.”
Dr. Al-Timimi’s Statement in Court
‘Ali al-Timimi
All praise is due to God and may God’s blessings and peace be upon all his prophets – particularly Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad.
Your honor, it is customary at the […]

Mujahideen Ryder asks “Is MSA National Dead?”

Is MSA National Dead? asks Mujahideen Ryder, based on their low election turnout.
Here’s my comment:
Assalamu alaikum
If MSA National is dead, its unsurprising. As a national organization, they focused more on charismatic leadership then effective organization. They implemented a paradox: becoming a national organization through grass roots movements. We had this discussion a few years ago […]

Colonialism as Blowback

What has become apparent from my initial research on colonialism is that all sources (Western, Marxist, and Islamic) mark the origins of colonialism with the decline of Muslim power in Andalusia. In many ways, the colonialist movements were extensions of Europe’s response to their defeat in the Crusades. The access to Middle Eastern, North African, […]

Islamic Revolution as a Spiritual Revolution

It cannot be emphasized enough that the primary purpose of the seizure of power by Islamists is to promote Islam in its totality. Islam cannot allowed to be used merely as an ideology to motivate the masses to challenge the domination of the Ummah; it must be activated into a living, breathing tradition that has […]

The Naivete of the American Muslim Community

Br. Naeem wrote an interesting post entitled “Muslims in the West Fooling Themselves . . .” because they lack the maturity of Cindy Sheehan to realize that that no real change can be brought about through the American democratic apparatus. I agree wholeheartedly with this sentiment for a variety of reasons.
The American Muslim community is […]

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