Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (d. 1111)
Say to my brothers when they see that I have departed, and weep and mourn over me: – Do you believe that I am your deceased? By God, the deceased is not me! I am a soul and this is my body, which was my dwelling and clothing for a
Your Attempts to Reach Allah are His Attempts to Reach You.
Your attempts to reach Allah are His attempts to reach you. A man cried “Allah” all night until his lips began to bleed. Then the Devil said , “Hey! Mr. Gullible! Why have you cried all night and not once heard Allah answer, ‘Here I am’? You cry out so
The Song of the Reed Flute by Mohammed Jalal al-Din Rumi
Listen to the reed flute’s lament of separation! Since I was severed from the reed bed, my lament has made men and women weep. All who are separated from their beloved understand what I say. They beheld a delicate thing. All who are torn from their origin long to return
Abd al-Rahman al-Shaghouri 1
You consider them to be intoxicated, though they are not intoxicated, but the Beloved has lifted the veil from His countenance. They beheld a tender thing whereby young hearts were enraptured, and sipped a wine whereupon they cast away all shame. My friend, if you saw the cup of life
Umar ibn al-Farid (d. 1235)
In remembrance of the Beloved we drank a wine by which we were intoxicated before the grape was created. The full moon is its cup and it itself is a sun around which the crescent moon revolves; how many a star appears when it is mixed! Were it not for
Abd al-Salam al-Maqdisi (d. 1280)
O you who love the meaning of our beauty, the bride price is high for those who seek our hand: a burned-out body, a grieving soul, and eyes deprived of the taste of sleep, and a heart wherein nothing exists except Us; if you wish, pay the price. Annihilate yourself,
Islam and Terrorism – Synonyms?
The event in the USA on September 11, 2001 changed the entire world. It was a tragic incident for which there are no arguments to support. No believing Muslim can support such an act. Since then, the situation for Muslims worldwide has become increasingly difficult. Today, about 1.5 billion Muslims
Speech at the Memorial Service for the Deceased in Oslo and at Utøya
We are all gathered here today to remember and mourn the victims of the terrorist attack in Oslo and at Utøya. 76 lives were lost in this tragic act. These 76 individuals leave behind weeping, grieving, and devastated relatives, friends, and fellow citizens. This is an incident we could never
Speech at the Event “in Solidarity against Offense”
Below is the speech by Imam Najeeb ur Rehman that was given during the event against offense on Friday, September 21st at Youngstorget. The character of the Prophet (peace be upon him) One of the most important aspects for all human societies is social interaction and interpersonal contact. This contact
Open Letter to ISIS
Several of the foremost Muslim scholars have come together and issued an open letter to the leader of ISIS. WIM supports the content of the letter, which can be read by clicking here.
Islamic Art Exhibition March 31 – April 16
WIM wishes to promote the following event: Islamskkunst.com aims to organize an Islamic art competition to stimulate artistic activity among youth. Islam has been a source of inspiration for artistic activity for Muslim artists worldwide. Many traditional Islamic disciplines and artistic expressions are being displaced in the modern world. We
Mawlid Festival on may 13 at Chateau Neuf
WIM is pleased to announce that Minhaj Youth is organizing the Mawlid festival 2012 at Chateau Neuf, Majorstuen in Oslo. The Mawlid festival is a new concept by Minhaj Youth and builds upon a traditional celebration and commemoration of the Prophet’s (PBUH) arrival on Earth. The festival will take place
Spiritual and Existential Support in Hospitals – Conversation Partners
WIM hereby wishes to promote the following initiative: Spiritual and existential support in hospitals – conversation partners Patients and their next of kin now have a unique opportunity to engage in important conversations about existential questions with a representative from their own faith or life stance community during a vulnerable
Mawlid – A time to celebrate
– We have sent you as a mercy to all the worlds. [21:107] – And as for the bounty of the Lord, make it known! [93:11] Introduction In the Arabian Peninsula, in the 6th century, Christian and Jewish tribes were waiting for a new prophet. Their holy scriptures contained signs
Important Dates in Islam
By Waseem Shazad 545: Hadrat Abdullah, our beloved Prophet’s (peace be upon him) father, is born. 570: Year of the Elephant. Abraha (governor of Yemen attacks Makkah). In August Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is born. 576: The Prophet (peace be upon him) visits Madina with his mother Sayyida
Sharia Philosophy – The Clear Path
Introduction “We have revealed to you the Book with the truth, confirming what came before it, and as a confirmation. So judge between people by what God has revealed, and do not follow their imaginations to displace the truth that has come to you. To each one We have given
Superficial by Lars Gule
Under the heading “The Misery of Islam,” Lars Gule makes a wholehearted attempt to analyze Islam and its disadvantages. The result is less impressive. Qadr, or destiny, is one of the areas that has received considerable attention from Muslim scholars throughout history. It can be difficult to keep one’s tongue
Al-Aqidah al-Tahawiyyah
WIM’s literature group has translated Al-Aqidah al-Tahawiyyah into Norwegian. The book, originally written by Imam Tahawi (239-321 after hijri), summarizes the central doctrine (aqida) of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama’ah. Aqidah Tahawiyyah consists of 105 points. It contains knowledge that every Muslim should possess and believe in with all conviction. The
Islamic view of science
There is a lot of literature published about the relationship between God and science. The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins has been followed by Rupert Sheldrake with The Science Delusion. Both are outstanding scientists. The latter is more in line with those who argue that the structure of the universe
The Scroll of Hammām Ibn Munabbih
The Scroll of Hammām ibn Munabbih contains narrations directly from a companion, our master Abū Hurayrah g, which makes it very important for us to learn more about it. Click here to read the article published by Noor 92 publications.
Ibrahim ibn Adham
Ibrahim ibn Adham was the king of a province called Balkh in northeastern Persia in the 8th century. It is said that at the beginning of his career he was so wealthy that his soldiers wore shields of gold, and his palace was of a splendor and grandeur unparalleled in
Love as Spiritual Fuel
One of the most celebrated poets Islamic civilization has produced, and who has later been rediscovered in the Western world, is Jalal al-Din Rumi. Click on the attached article, Mawlana – love as spiritual fuel, and gain insight into Rumi’s life and reflections on the relationship between Islam and the
A glimpse of Sufism; Ikhlas (sincerity)
A glimpse of Sufism; Ikhlas (sincerity) “There is nothing more difficult for one’s ego than ikhlas (doing something only for the sake of Allah), because it has no share in it.” Yusuf ibn al-Husayn ar-Razi declared; “There is nothing more difficult in the world than ikhlas.” All praise belongs to
Al-Ihsan (a book on Sufism)
World Islamic Mission is pleased to present Al-Ihsan written by author Abo Mahi. The book is about spiritualism and its place in Islam. The book can be downloaded by clicking here “The aim is to reach those who are uncertain and in doubt about what taawwof really is, and those
The pure heart
The pure heart What characterizes a good person? How can a person become good? Most religions attempt to provide answers to these complex questions. And significant parts of the theology of world religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam focus on a pure heart as the definition of goodness in
The importance of prayer
Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) has created the entire universe. Our globe is a tiny dot compared to Allah’s vast creation. Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) has created the entire universe. Our globe is a tiny dot compared to Allah’s vast creation. Man was created and sent to earth as a steward
The prayer of need (salah al-hajah)
Both the Quran and the Hadith contain numerous duas, which encourage us to ask Allah for everything we need. Allah (‘Azza wa jall) hears all our prayers and answers them, as He says in the Quran: “When My servants ask Me, behold, I am near. I respond to the prayer
Mosque or Musalla? The status of the mosque
In today’s Western society, many Muslim organizations have their own premises. The premises include bathrooms, kitchens, toilets and a prayer hall, or musalla. In the absence of capital, old industrial or commercial premises, a house, or an apartment are rented where members gather and perform the five daily prayers. Sometimes
The parents of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Do we know who the ancestors of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him (ﷺ), were? And are they from the people of Paradise? _______________________________________________________________ He is Muhammad ﷺ, son of Abdullah, son of Abd al Muttalib, son of Hashim, son of Abd Manaf, son of Qusayy, son of Kilab, son
