Take pride in Islam
In face of the attacks on Islam by the disbelievers, some Muslims turn to the defensive with an inner feeling of defeat as they try to show that the Islamic values are no different from the western ones. If they are told that the Islamic political system is dictatorial, they respond by trying to show it is democratic. If they are told that Islam spread with Jihad, they respond that Muslims fought only to defend themselves when attacked. If they are told that there is a problem with the status of women in Islam, they try to prove that Islam allows polygamy only under strict conditions which most men do not fulfill and hence they conclude it is virtually not allowed! Such apologetic attitudes should be put behind. Islam is a way of life given to us by Allah, it cannot be put on the same level as other man-made ideologies or corrupted revelations. Muslims should have enough confidence in themselves to go on the offensive rather than stay on the defensive like an accused person.
When Quraysh accused the Muslims of violating the sanctity of the sacred months on the occasion of the fight between the Muslim brigade of Abdullah bin Jahsh and the disbelievers, Allah(SWT) revealed: "They ask you concerning fighting in the Sacred Months (these are the 1st, 7th, 11th and 12th months of the Islamic calendar). Say: ‘Fighting therein is a great transgression but a greater transgression in the Sight of Allah is to prevent mankind from following the Way of Allah, to disbelieve in Him, to prevent access to al-Masjid al-Haram (Makkah), and to drive out its inhabitants, and polytheism is worse than killing. And they will never cease fighting you until they turn you back from your religion if they can. And whosoever of you turns back from his religion and dies as a disbeliever, then his deeds will be lost in this life and in the Hereafter, and they will be the dwellers of the Fire. They will abide therein forever." (Qur'an 2:217) This is how the Qur'an argues with the disbelievers. The Qur'an starts by attacking them on their greatest crime: their disbelief in Allah and their association of partners with Him. One should not present a false interpretation of our religion for the purpose of pleasing the disbelievers.
Some Muslims try to hide their Islamic identity for fear of being labeled as "fundamentalist". Men are shaving their beard and women are trying to make their hijab look like the latest fall fashion. If presented with food or drink that is haram, they say we are full at the moment, or they say we do not like the particular food. Only few say that they cannot eat it because it is unlawful in Islam. This is not the way of the companions of the Prophet, sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam, behaved. When the companions accepted Islam, they became proud of it and felt that all other ideologies and ways of life are inferior to what has been revealed to them from above seven heavens.
In the battle between the Muslims and the Persians, Rostom, the leader of the Persian army, asked to negotiate with the Muslims. Sa`d ibn Abi Waqqas, the Muslim leader in that battle, sent a group of companions among which was Rabi`e ibn Amir. The Persian leader prepared a magnificent reception in order to impress those "Bedouins" and weaken their position. The Persians asked Rabi`e to enter without his arms. HE refused and entered with his arms and his horse and tied his horse next to Rostom. Rstom asked: "What brings you?" Rabi`e said: "Allah has sent us to convert mankind from the worship of people to the worship of Allah and from the narrowness of this life to its wideness and from the oppression of the religions to the justice of Islam. Allah has sent us to His creatures with His religion. Whoever accepts it, we accept from him and whoever refuses, we fight him until we get the Promise of Allah?" "And what is His Promise?" asked Rostom. "Paradise for those who die and victory for those who survive" answered Rabi`e. Rostom said: "Can you delay this matter until we think about it?" Rabi`e answered: "Yes. How many days you need, one or two?" Rostom said: "More. Until I write to my people." Rabi`e said: "We can't. Our Prophet does not authorize us to delay our enemies more than three days. So make up your mind."
This companion came from a society which was materially far behind the Persian empire. Nevertheless he had in himself the seed of Truth and righteousness that allowed him not to be distracted or impressed with the glamour surrounding the Disbelievers. Civilization starts with the correct belief and faith. The material aspects of civilization will come later as a by-product. On the other hand, the disbeliever, no matter how materially advanced he might be, is an uncivilized person and bears in his soul the germs of his own destruction. This is why you should take pride in your religion. This is why you should take pride in Islam.
Source: Extract from Al-Jumuah magazine
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MIM: The cultural offerings on the Luton Muslim website contains poems and letters by Muslims jailed on terrorism charges, including a poem and letters from Babar Ahmad, who was accused of inciting murder of US soldiers and encouraging Muslims to train for Jihad :
"... BRITISH computer expert ran websites raising cash and recruiting fighters for the Taleban and the Chechen Mujahidin, an extradition hearing was told yesterday.
Babar Ahmad allegedly operated websites in the United States that revealed links to Shamil Basayev, the Chechen leader behind the Beslan school attack. There was also advice on smuggling cash to the Taleban, and Muslims were urged to take arms training for a jihad.
MIM:Given that the US and UK are 'angry' with Ahmad and it would be a safe bet to assume that the one who Babar doesn't think is angry with him must be none other then Allah.
As long as you are not angry with me then I do not care
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In Lam Takun Ghaadiban Annee Falaa Ubaalee) |
Read 2nd letter Read 3rd letter |
As long as You are not angry with me then I do not care
For me is the model of Musab bin Umayr
The best dressed man in the city
But that was for him a state of pity
Until there came to him the Message
All did he leave of his privilege
For the sake of Allah and His Beloved
As long as You are not angry with me then I do not care
For I think of Bilal when his chest was bare
On the burning sand did they make him lie
Until he thought he was going to die
They crushed him with rocks in the blazing sun
And begged him to reject the Almighty One
But never did he give in to the wicked
As long as You are not angry with me then I do not care
I remember Khabbaab when they pulled his hair
In the blacksmiths of his evil mistress
With burning rods did she cause him distress
She twisted his neck and burnt his skin
Until his fat dripped into a tin
But he remained firm to his belief as long as he lived
As long as You are not angry with me then I do not care
For I picture Khubaib when he was there
Tied and bound to an immovable tree
With no chance of him being free
Their spears and arrows did they fling
Yet grapes to him did his Lord bring
Until his noble soul was lifted
As long as You are not angry with me then I do not care
I think of Yasir, Sumaiyah and their heir
Even when placed on sizzling ember
None but their Lord did they remember
Patience you all when paying this price
Indeed your abode is Paradise
As a reward for all that you did.
As long as You are not angry with me, then I do not care
My example is Your Beloved when struck from the rear
By the sticks and stones of Taif's crowd
Yet he did cry in a voice so loud:
"O Lord! Forgive my people for they do not know,"
And even thought I am feeling so low...
As long as You are not angry with me, then I do not care.
by British Political Prisoner Babar Ahmad MX5383
http://www.lutonmuslims.co.uk/babarcomment1.htm
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MIM: The events page on the Luton Muslims website combines radical Islamist conferences and kids activities which include scouting. Note the the local (public) library boasts a Muslim prayer room on the third floor.
| Class & Tutor | Time | Location | Sisters area | |
Monday |
Spoken Arabic
Fiqh Essentials (Br. Nooruddin) |
6 - 7:30pm
7:30pm |
The Islamic Centre, Bury Park Road
Westbourne Road Masjid |
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Y |
| Tuesday | Spoken Arabic
Tajwid (Mwl Abdul Hamid) Aqeeda |
7:15pm 7:15pm 7:15pm After Isha |
Rabia School / Masjid, Portland Road
Bury Park Masjid -Bury Park Rd Jamiat Al Abraar - Leagrave Road The Islamic Centre, Bury Park Road |
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- Y |
| Wednesday | Arabic (SISTERS ONLY) Arabic (Mwl Abdul Hamid) Fiqh (Mufti Sadiq) Tajweed (Br. Nooruddin) Sisters Tajweed |
6 - 7:30pm
7:15pm 7:15pm 7:15pm |
The Islamic Centre, Bury Park Road
Bury Park Masjid -Bury Park Rd Jamiat Al Abraar - Leagrave Road Westbourne Road Masjid 8 Westbourne Road |
Sisters only - - - Y |
| Friday |
Islamic Methodology Aqeeda (Hafiz Abdul Quadeer) Dars ul Hadith (Mufti Sadiq) |
After Jumuah 7:15pm 7:30pm |
The Islamic Centre, Bury Park Road Westbourne Road Masjid Jamiat Al Abraar - Leagrave Road |
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- Y |
| Saturday | Islamic Halaqa Seeking the Pleasure of Allah(SWT) Tafsir (Mufti Sadiq) |
5:45 - 8:00pm
7:30 pm |
CYCD, Leagrave Road
Jamiat Al Abraar - Leagrave Road |
Y - |
| Sunday |
Sunday School - Muslim children Sisters Study Circle Tajweed (Qari Nazir Sahib) Fundamentals of Islam Dars-e-hadith (Sidi Dr. Ridwan) Arabic Language (Br. Faraz Mir) |
10am - 1:00pm 11:00-1:00pm 12:15 -1:30pm After dhuhr 5:00 - 7:00pm 7:00pm |
Denbigh High School The Islamic Centre, Bury Park Road Madina Mosque, Oak Road Madina Mosque, Oak Road The Islamic Centre, Bury Park Road The Fountain, 373 Dunstable Road, LU4 8BY 290a Biscot Road, Next to Islah Cash & Carry |
Y - Sisters only - Y - - |
| Every Monday
7-9pm |
Weekly Swimming sessions for brothers only. Costs - £3.50 per adult £2 boys up to 15 |
Venue : Lea Manor Recreation Centre, Luton Date : Begins Monday 10th Jan 2005, 7-9pm Contact : Abdus Salaam 07830219169 There will be a male lifeguard. Please note that Islamic rulings on covering the body must be observed. |
| Every Thursday
7-8:30pm |
Muslim Scouts - Scouting in an Islamic environment - Official scouting group - working with the National Scouts for the best training and activities but in an Islamic environment. Date: Begins Thursday 24th Feb 2005 Time: 7pm - 8:30pm Location: Beech Hill Community Primary School Organised by Islamic Society of Britain (ISB Luton) Contact: 07961432775 |
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| Every Saturday
9:30am |
Az-Zahrah Weekend Kids Club Contact: 07932 735649 Costs - 2.50 per child per session Open to Boys & Girls Aged 5-15 |
Venue: Saints Community Centre 83 - 85 Solway Road North LU3 1TU
Arts & Crafts |
| Every Sunday
10am -1:00 pm |
Muslim Childrens Sunday School Contact: 07930 656566 FREE for all Open to Boys & Girls Aged 6-15 Segregated gender environment |
Venue: Denbigh High School, Alexandra Avenue, LU3 1HE
Maths, English, Sciences & Islamic Studies classes |
| Luton Library |
Muslim prayer room located on 3rd floor |
If you would like further information on any of the above events or to advertise further events or programs on this site please email [email protected] with details of time, venue and contact details
| Past Events FIQH Weekend MCLU Community Meeting Conference: Time for Justice |
The importance of Fiqh Notes on Fiqh Islamic circles Further details Further details |
