Posted on May 17, 2008 by dilsenomad
By way of a fortuitous accident I stumbled upon this website ; you can read some very interesting, inspiring and thought provoking stories by the famous Mullah Nasruddin. Below I am copying out one that I particularly liked.
Peace
Humble (retold by Nasruddin)
My beloveds, I remember a time long ago when I was still a Mulla. I [...]
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Posted on May 16, 2008 by dilsenomad
For those of you who are die hard Imran Khan fans .. this is heartening Audio
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Posted on May 16, 2008 by dilsenomad
Here is a link to a question and answer session with Imam Zaid. The first question deals with proofs for the existence of God. This topic has come up in many conversations with friends .. I refer you to those who know well Link
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Posted on May 15, 2008 by dilsenomad
Imam Ahmad b, Sahl, May God have Mercy on him, mentioned, “Your enemies are four: The World, whose weapon is the people, and whose prison is isolation; Satan, whose weapon is satiation, and whose prison is hunger; The undisciplined soul, whose weapon is sleep, and whose prison is night vigil; and vain inclinations, whose weapon [...]
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Posted on May 15, 2008 by dilsenomad
Muslim Youth: Challenges, Opportunities & Expectations
Organised Jointly: AMSS UK and the University of Chester.
Venue: Chester University, UK, 15-17 August 2008
The modern world presents a series of complex, conflicting scenarios and
possibilities for young people and in particular young Muslims. Many
Muslim societies display a “youth bulge”, where more than half of their
populations are under the age of [...]
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Posted on May 8, 2008 by dilsenomad
Read transcript here
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Posted on May 3, 2008 by dilsenomad
Nu’ayman ibn ‘Amr: ”I Am a Free Man!”
Qisas.com
A report given by Imam Ahmad from Umm Salamah, that Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) went to do business in Busra, and with him were Nu’ayman and Suwaybit ibn Harmalah (may Allah be pleased with them), both of whom had been present at Badr. [...]
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