How Islam Dealt With Racism
23 January 2012 - Comments [0]By Abdul Wahid
Racism has featured heavily in the UK over the past few weeks.
The conviction of two men for the cold-blooded racist murder of Stephen Lawrence 18 years ago has been the most emotive issue - but by no means the only one.
The media attacked Dianne Abbotts clumsy remarks when she generalized that white people [meaning 19th century colonialists] used to divide and rule black people in the past - a generalisation that some might defend when one considers that more than...read more
How to Get Close to Allah - 3 Easy Steps
20 January 2012 - Comments [1]Here are 3 easy ways to get closer to Allah.
#1. Correct your intention, you are doing this to seek Allah's pleasure and to be close to Him.
#2. Find a good deed that is easy and you will implement everyday, being consistant. A good example is smiling at any one for the sake of Allah. For Prophet (ﷺ) explained 'smiling is a charity'.
#3 Find a good deed that you find very hard to implement, and strive to implement it for the sake of getting close to Allah.
Do...read more
Happy Birthday... Or is it?
18 January 2012 - Comments [3]"Happy Birthday"...
Just kidding brothers and sisters. We all know the celebration of birthdays is not allowed in Islam. This is what my Naseeha is about today.
It was my birthday yesterday (17 Jan) and I did get many well "wishes" from friends and family, unfortunately. I wish they could understand the reality of this celebration sometimes.
As Muslims birthdays, if anything, should be a reminder for us that we survived one more year thanks to Allah, and...read more
Anwar al-Awlaki Martyred
30 September 2011 - Comments [24]Brothers and sisters it is a sad day today for reports have emerged that our beloved Imam Anwar al-Awlaki has been made shaheed.
Various reports have emerged from Yemeni news sources claiming this, the BBC website has also stated that "unnamed US officials confirmed the reports".
Should these reports of his killing be true then I am both happy and sad.
Happy because an Imam I loved so dearly, an Imam that touched the hearts of many, an Imam who lived the life of...read more
Blind Imam Murdered at Finsbury Park Mosque
2 September 2011 - Comments [8]Imam Maimoun Zarzour (rahimahullah, may Allah have mercy on him) was murdered on 2nd September 2011, after Fajr.
He was the Imam of the Muslim Welfare House, a popular and long standing Mosque in Finsbury Park, North London, UK.
It is stated on the MWH website that the Imam was friendly and had never had an argument with anyone during his time as Imam.
It is believed he was killed via strangulation in his office. The Guardian has reported that Islington police forces are...read more
Miles for Smiles - Aid for Gaza - You Can Help!
9 July 2011 - Comments [3]Bismillah.
Brothers and sisters! I am need of your help, well more specifically the children of Gaza are.
Interpal and Human Aid have joined hands to create project called Miles for Smiles, a project set up to provide the children of Gaza, many of whom are orphans, with some much needed aid. 
For this project they are trying to raise £10,000. This money will help to buy essential items for the children, as well as toys, bicycles, and even sports stuff. It will also cover some small administrative costs!
There will even be some sports competitions set up and lots of fun for kids who have been bombed, shot at, and even driven out of their homes.
I have a personal goal to raise £2000 before the 20th of July! And that is why I am turning to the users of Islam Factory for some help!
So brothers and sisters please spend your wealth in the way of Allah and give charity.
Please donate generously, no matter how small, it all adds up!
You can use paypal to donate (look below), inshAllah. All money goes to charity, none to me.
Jazakallahu khayran.