Islamic Revival

As the world watches on Mothers cry for their sons, yet they remain strong Oppressed masses protest Wondering, ‘who will be next?’ In their war against sanity Raping and pillaging humanity Tanks roll, guns blaze Continuing these dark days Rivers of blood flow Whilst they open another Texaco The pain of orphans runs deep Yet they loose no sleep For sure the seeds they’ve planted Will reap The wrath of He who requires no rest or sleep The awakening of the ones who no longer wish to be sheep Challenging the false gods of democracy Exposing the double standards of their autocracy Taking back the reigns of power To establish before the coming of the hour Justice and tranquillity long forgotten In a time where blood is worth less than cotton Indeed the day is near That Rumsfeld and Blair fear The return of the shield That will yield A new age for humanity Thus returning us back to sanity 26th April 2005

The following is a translation of a Q&A by Sheikh Abdul Qadeem Zalloom.  Question and Answer These days the people have become accustomed to hiring out halls for their wedding feasts. These halls are of two types: First: mixed halls where men and women are invited and they sit together. When the bride comes from the Saloon they make her sit with the bridegroom and there are women around them who are mahrams and non-mahram. The women in such situations usually are adorned and reveal their ‘awrah. They sing and dance in front of the bride and bridegroom. Men also participate in this. During the celebrations the bridegroom places adornments on bride’s hands, neck and ears as the people are accustomed to do. Second: Halls hired by those who concerned for Islam. One hall for men and one hall for women. Ie without mixing. But when the bride comes she is made to sit with her bridegroom together in the woman’s hall. The women, mahrams and non-mahrams, sing and dance in fron