The Observer
Have You Heard of Penguin Fasting?
When someone bases his conception of life, creation and the purpose of legislation and worship on a false, mistaken belief far removed from the correct divine religious methodology…
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The Observer
The True Teachings of the Qur’an
A study prepared by a Christian writer spread widely on social media, in magazines and news channels, and on websites.
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The Observer
Supposed Energy and Prostration
Prostration is undoubtedly a great act of worship owed only to God. Offering it devotionally to anyone else constitutes major polytheism. But that does not justify using an…
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Articles
Rashid al-Ghannushi’s Islamization of Liberal Freedom
Rashid al-Ghannushi, leader of Tunisia’s Ennahda Party, wrote “Freedom in Islam”, published on Al Jazeera’s website on 11 October 2007. It revolves around distorting Islam’s concept of freedom,…
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The Observer
The Two Wedding-Night Prayer Units and Electrical Charges
Prayer and prostration aim to revere the Lord, mighty and majestic, and submit humbly before Him. Delving into the material, utilitarian effects of this noble worship is the…
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The Observer
The Claim That “the Prophet Failed in His Mission”: From Khomeini to al-Dedew
This is his explicit statement. Every rational person acquainted with the meanings and purposes of Arabic discourse understands from his words that the Messenger of God’s death at…
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The Observer
Comments on Dr Muhammad Ratib al-Nabulsi’s Article on Prayer’s Health Benefits
This article detailed many health benefits of prayer, giving the reader the impression that prayer was prescribed only for this purpose.
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Articles
The meaning of humanity’s succession on earth
On Saudi Airlines flight 265 returning to Amman on Monday, 27 Shawwal 1402 AH, a crew member gave me issue 42 of Al-Muslimun. An article entitled “Why Islam?”…
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The Observer
Fasting and Preserving Immunity
Recently, social media and international websites have discussed extensively the benefits of fasting for preserving immunity.
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Articles
What business has Abd al-Rahim al-Sulami with the protective veil of the Messenger’s Companions?
I was saddened and troubled by Dr Abd al-Rahim ibn Sumayl al-Sulami’s published words entitled “Political Despotism.” It is chilling when someone claiming the Sunnah attacks a noble…
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The Observer
Did the Prophet, Peace and Blessings Be upon Him, Call for Renewing the Immune System?
This clip promotes the health benefits of fasting three days each month to strengthen the body’s immune system and its ability to confront viruses and diseases.
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Articles
The criterion for Sayyid Qutb’s thought
The renowned writer Sayyid Qutb remains a leading figure for Islamic movements worldwide. Despite major differences in concepts and positions, activists continue to treat his books as fundamental…
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