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2014-11-17T01:43:40+05:00

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Who Are Progressive Muslims, And What Do They Believe?

Last updated on: November 17, 2014 at 1:43 am By Ro Waseem

After I published “15 Progressive Islamic Pages You Should Really Check Out” a couple of weeks ago, I came to observe that there is a somewhat skewed understanding of what “Progressive Islam” really is. People who had come across this particular flavor of Islam for the first time deemed it to be a movement to “Westernize” or “Modernize” Classical Islam, and that Classical Islam and Progressive Islam are completely at odds with each other. This hasty conclusion, if I may... Read more

2014-11-04T05:03:29+05:00

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15 Progressive Islamic Facebook Pages That You Should Really Check Out!

Last updated on: November 4, 2014 at 5:03 am By Ro Waseem

When was the last time you came across a very enlightening post from a mainstream Islamic page that completely changed your paradigm, or at least made you think differently? If you only follow mainstream Islamic pages, chances are that it may very well have been a long time ago (if ever). I don’t know about you, but I’ve had some pretty terrible experiences with popular Islamic pages. And, let me tell you why. Content. They say content is key... Read more

2014-07-26T15:10:09+05:00

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Musings on the Purpose of Fasting

Last updated on: July 26, 2014 at 3:10 pm By Ro Waseem

As Ramadan nears its end, I’ve learned something amazing from one of Yasmin Mogahed’s blogs. In chapter 2, verse 185, God tells us that “The Quran was revealed in Ramadan, and so we should fast therein.” But it is only when we question and ponder over the Quranic commandments do we realize the wisdom behind them. We should think, “Why, what is the relationship between the two?” I just did, and was hit by an amazing insight. See, our... Read more

2014-07-26T00:18:34+05:00

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Uniting Under a Common Word

Last updated on: July 26, 2014 at 12:18 am By Ro Waseem

Those who were given the Scripture did not divide, until there had come to them the Clear Evidence. Quran, 98:4 But they were not ordained, except to 1) serve God, 2) being devoted to His System, 3) inclining to truth, and that they 4) establish connection (Salat), and 5) contribute towards purity/growth (Zakat). Such is the establishing religion. Quran, 98:5 Do you see any mention of the trivialities in the description of the establishing religion over which sects erupt, fueling... Read more

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2015-04-17T09:54:02+05:00

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Lailatul Qadr: A Different Interpretation

Last updated on: April 17, 2015 at 9:54 am By Ro Waseem

Within traditional Islamic thought, it is believed that the Lailatul Qadr (The night of Power) was the night in which Prophet Mohammad first received divine revelation. Therefore, it is considered to be a “holy” night during which God forgives everyone, accepts all prayers, and is the night in which the destiny of people for the coming year is decided. Revealingly, this interpretation has almost no basis in the Quran. The Quran only talks about Lailatul Qadr in Ch 97, calling... Read more

2014-07-22T22:50:44+05:00

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What If Some Religious Figures Came Out With Islamic Handphones?

Last updated on: July 22, 2014 at 10:50 pm By Ro Waseem

I just hope I don’t live to see the day where there are “Islamic” cell-phones (and other gadgets) in the market, with “Bismillahs” imprinted on them, and their models being inspired by “Islamic” names. Like a Nokia Ya-sin, or a Samsung Kausar. We already have Islamic banking. Not this, for God’s sake! I might just commit suicide. – Me Read more

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2015-04-17T09:54:28+05:00

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6 Convincing Reasons Debunking The Myth of Islam Promoting Hatred of Jews & Christians

Last updated on: April 17, 2015 at 9:54 am By Ro Waseem

Amidst the tragic situation in Palestine these days, a few Muslims seem to have found a way to express their anger and frustration. No, not by constructively doing anything about it, but by bashing Jews and hailing Hitler as a hero! Wrongly equating the actions of the Israeli government with Judaism, they continue generalizing approximately 15 million Jews, painting them all with the same brush! A few days earlier, as I was browsing through my Facebook news feed, I came... Read more

2014-07-15T19:54:23+05:00

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Back2Quran Ramadan Series: Short Summary of Chapter 11 (Hud)

Last updated on: July 15, 2014 at 7:54 pm By Ro Waseem

Chapter theme: The theme is based upon the fact that oppressive systems based on corruption are bound to perish. The messengers warned their respective communities, however they were not to listen. Eventually, their oppressive systems collapsed. It describes different aspects of societies that were corrupt but the chiefs among them resisted change, perhaps because they could not exploit people under the system which the messengers brought. A very short summary of the chapter can be found in the following... Read more

2014-07-13T11:53:58+05:00

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Back2Quran Ramadan Series: Short Summary of Chapter 10 (Younus)

Last updated on: July 13, 2014 at 11:53 am By Ro Waseem

What this project is: This Ramadan, rekindle your spirituality and relationship with God by reading the Quran in a language you understand! To facilitate those who find reading the Quran for the first time daunting, we, at Quranalyze It, will be posting short chapter summaries to get you acquainted with the basic theme and content of a particular chapter. It is important to note, however, that these summaries are no substitute to reading the Quran, and should be used as... Read more

2014-07-09T14:20:54+05:00

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Back2Quran Ramadan Series: Short Summary of Chapter 8 (Anfaal)

Last updated on: July 9, 2014 at 2:20 pm By Ro Waseem

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