Islamic Revival

On 24/3/2008 the English newspaper The Times reported that Pope Benedict XVI had baptised Magdi Allam, 55, an outspoken Egyptian-born critic of Islamic extremism and a supporter of Israel. The move revived memories of the fury that greeted Pope Benedict’s speech at Regensburg University in 2006 in which he branded Islam as inherently violent by quoting a Byzantine emperor. Rather than manipulating every opportunity to attack Islam, the Pope must realize that his real enemy is secularism and not Islam. Retreating behind the veil of ‘freedom of speech’, and ‘freedom of religion’, secularists have relentlessly abused Catholicism and forced the Roman Church to modify its views and practices. Today, Catholic teachings are scarcely recognizable and face imminent extinction, unless the Vatican takes a firm stand against the secular powers. Under the Khilafah, Catholicism was not forced to change its views, and Christians lived in harmony with Muslims. Hence, it would be wise for Pope Benedict

The following is a transcript of a circle given by a brother. يَا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ إِنَّا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ شَاهِدًا وَمُبَشِّرًا وَنَذِيرًا (45) وَدَاعِيًا إِلَى اللَّهِ بِإِذْنِهِ وَسِرَاجًا مُنِيرًا “O Prophet! Truly We have sent thee as a Witness, a Bearer of Glad Tidings, and Warner, and as one who invites to Allah’s (grace) by His leave, and as a lamp spreading light (Siraajan-Muniraa).” [TMQ Al-Ahzab 33:45-46] Rabiul awwal is the 3rd month of Islamic calendar. The month of Rabiul Awwal has special significance in the history of Islam. There are 3 main significant issues we have in Islamic history in this month of Rabiul Awwal. They are mainly: • Birth of Prophet (saw) • Hijra to Madina and establishment of the Islamic state (known as Dar al-Hijra and Khilafah after the death of the Prophet). • Death of Prophet (saw) and selection of 1st Khalifah Abu Bakr Siddiq (ra). So, to understand the significance of this month we have to look deep into Seerah of Prophet (saw). Because by scr

West exploits Tibetan killings to embarrass China ahead of the Beijing Olympics Recently, the Chinese media reported that 13 people were killed by rioters in Lhasa . However, Tibetan exiles supported by Western governments put the death toll at 80. On 17/3/08 the Dalai Lama added fuel to the fire, and described the killings as cultural genocide. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao responded angrily and accused the Dalai Lama of masterminding recent violence in Tibet's main city, Lhasa. ‘This has all the more revealed the consistent claims by the Dalai clique that they pursue not independence, but peaceful dialogue, are nothing but lies’, he said. The Chinese regard Tibet as an inseparable part of their country. But the issue has taken on a huge political dimension, ever since Bush invited Dalai Lama to Washington in October 2007 and bestowed upon him, America‘s highest civilian honour the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal. It appears that Dalai Lama with some encouragement from western