Deferred Dreams, Self-Destruction, and Suicide Bombings

February 2, 2011February 4, 2011 Mohammed Abbasi

By Shaykh Hamza Yusuf There was a story in the New York Times a few days ago about how the “revolution” in Tunisia was sparked in December by the self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi, a 26-year-old, befuddled roadside green grocer. Like so many young Arabs, he was born poor and only dreamed of providing for his siblings and his mother. He had been to college, where he studied law, but had found no employment possibilities. So, given the basic dignity often found in people in places like Tunisia, he chose to humble himself and find a halal means to generate some … Continue reading Deferred Dreams, Self-Destruction, and Suicide Bombings

Praying for Democracy – Egypt 2011

January 30, 2011January 30, 2011 Mohammed Abbasi

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THE ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH MUSLIMS SUPPORTS THE AWAKENING!

January 28, 2011January 28, 2011 Mohammed Abbasi

“All God’s creatures are His family; and he is the most beloved of God who doeth most good to God’s creatures.” – Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) The Seal of The Prophets Egyptian people, in particular young people, are tired of a system that treats them as second class citizens in their own country and denies them their basic human rights, right to life, property, freedom of speech and self expression. The Association of British Muslims calls upon the Egyptian and other governments in the region, to evolve more representative national governments, place emphasis on ensuring and safeguarding the basic human rights of … Continue reading THE ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH MUSLIMS SUPPORTS THE AWAKENING!