Islamic Revival

Qari Abu Khalid al-Hindi has posted his research from the books of the classical and some contemporary in Arabic on: http://sightingmoon.blogspot.com/ It includes quotes from Maulana Anwar Shah Kashmiri, Sheikh Syed Sabiq, Sheikh Nasir ud-deen al-Albani, Fatawa al-hindiyyah (Alamgiri), Imam Shawkani, Ibn Taymiyyah, Al-Qurtubi and Al-Sarkhasi. They all affirm the view that we must begin Ramadhan and Eid according to the sighting of Muslims anywhere in the world.

بِسْمِ الله الرَّحمَنِ الرَحيم Open Letter from Hizb ut-Tahrir to Musharraf, the President of Pakistan Peace be upon those who tread the path of guidance, Mr. President, We have decided to send you this letter on the occasion of the holding of Presidential elections. We convey our advice to you following the example of RasulAllah سلم و عليه الله صلى, who advised several leaders of the Qur'aish while fully aware of the fact that they will neither heed guidance nor follow the true deen. This action of RasulAllah سلم و عليه الله صلى was in accordance with the command of Allah سبحانه وتعالى, لِمَ تَعِظُونَ قَوْمًا اللَّهُ مُهْلِكُهُمْ أَوْ مُعَذِّبُهُمْ عَذَابًا شَدِيدًا قَالُوا مَعْذِرَةً إِلَى رَبِّكُمْ وَلَعَلَّهُمْ يَتَّقُونَ [ [الأعراف:164 “And when a community among them said: "Why do you preach to a people whom Allah is about to destroy or to punish with a severe torment?" (The preachers) said: "In order to be free from guilt before your Lord (Allah), and perhaps

What sparked the recent crisis? On 15 August the government decided to increase the price of fuel. Both petrol and diesel doubled in price, while the cost of compressed gas - used to power buses - increased five-fold. The hikes hit Burma's people hard, forcing up the price of public transport and triggering a knock-on effect for staples such as rice and cooking oil. Pro-democracy activists led the initial demonstrations in Burma's main city, Rangoon. When about 400 people marched on 19 August, it was the largest demonstration in the military-ruled nation for several years. The authorities moved swiftly to quell the protests, rapidly arresting dozens of activists. Demonstrations were held in Rangoon, Sittwe and other towns. What is the History of Burma? The Union of Burma was created in 1948, as an independent republic, with Sao Shwe Thaik as its first President and U Nu as its first Prime Minister. A bicameral parliament was formed, consisting of a Chamber of Deputies and a Cha