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Following Desires vs Guidance — An Islamic Litmus Test

How do you know if you’re following your desires or genuine guidance? Imam al-Ghazālī offers a simple test — and it all comes down to how you react when sincere advice is given to you.

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Knowledge Without Action — A Silent Trap in Islamic Studies

Are we learning to change, or just learning to feel accomplished? This reminder exposes the danger of seeking knowledge without putting it into practice.

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Sincere Worship — The Power of Private Night Prayers

A reminder that small, quiet prayers in the middle of the night—performed away from people’s eyes—can be more sincere and more beloved to Allah than long, impressive prayers. Sometimes the simplest hidden acts bring the greatest benefit.

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Fiqhour Tonight

Join us for our Fiqhour tonight, Wednesday 3rd December at 6:00 PM LIVE on YouTube.

A range of new questions have come in for tonight’s Fiqhour. If there’s something you’d like answered, don’t hesitate to share it before the session begins.

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The Christmas Holiday Period

For many Muslims living in the West, the Christmas season can feel challenging due to the differing attitudes and practices surrounding holidays and celebrations.

Over the coming period, we will be sharing beneficial posts and resources that explain the Islamic perspective on the festive season, along with key guidance relevant to this time of year.

The Working Muslim and Christmas

Please see the PDF attached below for a detailed fatwa addressing issues related to Muslims in the workplace during Christmas.

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Christmas and Other Seasonal Festivities

Many celebrations in the West are often seen as cultural or harmless traditions — but where do they actually come from, and how should Muslims approach them?

Watch the full video to understand the principles behind what is permissible — and what is not.

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Journal of Islamic Banking, Economics and Policy (JIBEP) – Call for Papers

We are pleased to share that Mufti Amjad M. Muhammed has joined the Editorial Board of the Journal of Islamic Banking, Economics and Policy (JIBEP).

JIBEP is a peer-reviewed academic journal focusing on Islamic banking and finance, the halal economy, social impact, sustainability, and socio-economic policy.

Researchers and academics who wish to submit articles or manuscripts for consideration may do so by contacting the journal at:
editor@jibep.org

Further information about the journal can be found here

The official announcement by the journal can be viewed here
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*📘 The Prophet Isa (Jesus) and Maryam (Mary): Islam, Christianity, History, and Science*
*👉Equip Yourself This Weekend ..Only 3 Days to Go..*

🌸 Maryam (AS) is honoured — yet her story is often reduced to *a miracle headline*.
This weekend, study her courage, purity, and the Qur’anic defence of her honour — with depth and clarity.

*📅 Sat 27 Dec + Sun 28 Dec 2025*
*⌛ 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM (London)*
*🔗 https://albalagh.org/49aUbcP*

✨ In this intensive, you will gain clarity on:

🔹 Maryam (AS) in Qur’an vs Bible
🔹 Virgin birth & miracles — beyond scientism
🔹 How “prophet” became “doctrine” (Trinity history)
🔹 Crucifixion debate & Allah’s protection of Isa (AS)
🔹 Return of Isa (AS) — Islamic vs Christian narratives.


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