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What is Prophethood?
(From the Book Seerat Sarwar e Aalamï·º) God has most graciously provided man with all that he needs in this Universe. Generally, every new-born child arrives in the world endowed with eyes to see, ears to hear, a nose to smell and breathe, hands to touch, feet to walk and a mind to think. All those potentialities, powers and faculties, that a man needs or can need are most carefully provided and marvelously set in his tiny body. Every minute requirement is foreseen and provided for.
Pity the poor, and pity the poor Palestinians
By Yvonne Ridley Here in Britain the horrific tower block blaze which proved to be the deadliest in London since World War Two is still making front page headlines more than one week after the flames were finally extinguished.
The Fire of Public Schooling Reaches Your Home
Syed Jawed Anwar Story 1: A Muslim sister was crying when she called me a few days ago from Ottawa. Her daughter had left home and was living as a lesbian with another girl. She asked if there is any spiritual solution. Is it too late?
Wahi (Revelation): Meaning, Forms and Types
Lexically, wahi means swift and secret instruction, i.e. an inspiration which is made with such haste and speed that none may know it except the inspirer and the one being inspired. As a term, this word has been used for the guidance and instruction that is put in the mind of a man by Allah like a flash of lightning.
Gender Genocide in Canada-1: Before and Beyond Bill 89
Syed Jawed Anwar Muslims are facing extreme hardships all over the world, both in Muslim and non-Muslim states and governments that include ethnic cleansing and genocide at several places. Canadian Muslims who think that they are safe are mistaken. Physically, they might be safe, but spiritually they are in a process of complete elimination.
Reasoning Behind the Need for Prophethood of Muhammad (s.a.w)
By Syed Abul A'ala Maududi (Translated from the book "Seerat e Sarwar e Aalam ï·º, Chapter “Why Did the World Need Prophet Muhammad ï·º After Other Prophets?â€) (42:14 part) Indeed those who were later made the heirs of the Book are in disquieting doubt about it.
Gender Genocide in Canada-2: What Should Muslims Do? Â
Syed Jawed Anwar ALLAH sent prophets and messengers all over the world at different time periods, particularly when evil envelopes good completely. The Prophethood has been completed and finalized with the last Messenger Muhammad ï·º(s.aw.) 1429 years ago. Now the responsibility to convey the Message of God [and His Prophet Muhammad ï·º (peace be upon him] transfers to Ummah (the party, community, group) of Muhammad ï·º(peace be upon him) till Qiyamah (Doomsday).
Gender Genocide in Canada-3: Our Message
By Syed Jawed Anwar Our message is clear and without any ambiguity. There are two biological genders –men and women— created by God. All the religious books –Al-Quran, Tanakh (Jewish Bible), Christian Bible (including the Gospel, Talmud, Vedas, Upnishads, Tripitaka, Guru Granth Sahib— say the same thing— that the genders are two, men and women.
Biography of Muhammad (PBUH) By a Muslim
By Dr. Muhammad Hamidullah, D. Phil., D. Litt. (9 February 1908 – 17 December 2002) IN the annals of men, individuals have not been lacking who conspicuously devoted their lives to the socio-religious reform of their connected peoples. We find them in every epoch and in all lands.
Signs of Prophethood of Muhammad (s.a.w.) in Quran: Some Important Points
Quran Says; “(O Prophet), you did not recite any Book before, nor did you write it down with your hand; for then the votaries of falsehood would have had a cause for doubt. But it is a set of Clear Signs in the hearts of those who have been endowed with knowledge.†(29:48-49)
Gender Genocide in Canada-4: Things to Do
Syed Jawed Anwar FEW years ago, I was sitting with some of Ulema (scholars of Islam) in Toronto at a dinner party. I initiated, “I have a question if any one among you will prefer to answer.†Then, I asked a question: “History proves that wherever, whenever, Muslims migrated and entered into any country, the darkness of the society started disappearing, and finally light engulfed the whole nation. As Muslims’ presence increased, the light overcame the darkness.
Torah and Gospel: Revelation of the Advent of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)-The Leader of the World
An Important saying of Jesus, peace be upon him; “And call to mind when Jesus, son of Mary, said: “O Children of Israel, I am Allah's Messenger to you, I verify the Torah which has come before me.†(Quran 61:6) This sentence has three meanings and all three are correct:
Gender Genocide in Canada-5: Masjid-Alternate of Public Education
Jawed Anwar I HEARD from my parent that long time ago in our grandparents’ time, flood inundated our town and water entered homes at the lower plains. Several families had to leave their houses and take shelter in my grandparents’ residence at a higher plain. Such hospitality is the natural way of supporting each other and living together in a town or village.
Gender Genocide in Canada-6: Home-Schooling / Alternate of Public Education
Jawed Anwar Since 2013, we (Seerah Education Movement) have organized several home-schooling workshops/seminars in our neighborhood in Toronto with the help of Muslim homeschoolers and ICNA local chapter.
Rational Exoneration of the Prophethood of Muhammad (pbuh)
[Translated from the book "Seerat e Sarwar e Aalam ﷺ", Chapter “The Importance of Prophethood of Muhammad (pbuh)", by Syed Abul A'la Maududi] For a while, close your body’s eyes and open your imaginary eyes, and turn back 1400 years back and see the condition of the world.