In this fascinating video, Prof. Michael Penn, the Teresa Hihn Moore Professor of Religious Studies at Stanford University, sheds light on the extremely important but little-known aspects of the early history of Christian-Muslim encounters. If history matters, then getting right the history of the first encounters of the modern world’s two largest religions—Christianity and ... Continue Reading
Video: What the Qur’an Says About Peace – Dr. Juan Cole (English)
The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter. In this short video, Dr. Juan Cole, the Richard P. Mitchell Collegiate Professor of History at the University of Michigan, talks about what the Qur’an, the scripture revered by the world’s 1.7 billion Muslims, says about peace and why this has never been more important. What the Qur’an, the ... Continue Reading
Audio: Aik American Air Hostess ka Waqia – Shaikh Khalil-ur-Rahman Sajjad Nomani (Urdu)
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Video: Introduction to Sharia – Andrew F. March (English)
Sharia as a Path to God Andrew F. March For many of us in America, “Sharia” is a household word, familiar from the media and political debates. But what is Sharia and how much do ordinary Americans really know about it? We may think of it as “Islamic law” but that doesn’t tell us very much if we know little about the Islamic tradition. I’m not a Muslim myself, but I am a ... Continue Reading
Video: An Anti-Islamic Nationalist Politician’s Journey to Islam – Joram van Klaveren (English)
My name is Joram van Klaveren, and I’m a former member of the Dutch parliament who represented the Party for Freedom, the anti-Islamic nationalist party of Geert Wilders. For years I gave everything I had to fight against Islam. I tried to make legislation to shut down all Islamic schools in the Netherlands. I attempted to close all mosques, ban the Quran, and ban Islam ... Continue Reading
[Completed] – Distribution of Meat Among Needy Families in Basti Khudadad
A colleague in STC donated SR 700 (Rs 29,216) for the distribution of meat among the needy families. My father arranged for the goat in Rs 25,000 and butchers in Rs 3,000 and the meat was distributed among 30+ families in Basti Khudadad, Multan. The remaining Rs 1,216 were donated to a needy person. ... Continue Reading
[Completed] – Request for Donations for Admission & Semester Fee of 2 Students from Mailsi
Update (12-10-19): Alhumdulillah, Rs 52,500 (SR 1,252) have been collected and transferred to my father's account. The villager said that he would sell some of his sheep to arrange the remaining amount. He is thankful to all the donors. JazakAllah khair for your contributions. The following text was published on 8th October 2019: These students are sons of a villager ... Continue Reading
Social Innovation Challenge for University Students – The Rockefeller Foundation & Acumen
I was among the pioneers of Acumen+Riyadh and have seen their projects first-hand. Summary Develop innovative solutions to problems associated with poverty and pitch for a chance to win up to $20,000 plus an invite to a community of experienced entrepreneurs and investors to help you turn your idea into an impactful enterprise. Acumen, with the support of The ... Continue Reading
[Completed] – Request for Donations for the Marriage of the Daughter of a Stall Keeper at Jummah Bazaar in Karachi
Update (15-09-19): Alhumdulillah, SR 3,920 (Rs 163,128) have been collected and transferred to my colleague's bank account. JazakAllah khair for your contributions. My colleague’s voice msg to all the donors in Urdu is as follows: The following text was published on 8th September 2019: Msg from a colleague in STC (senior employee): Salam o Alaikum. Hope all fine ... Continue Reading
[Completed] – Request for Donations for a Jobless Person in Riyadh
Update (16-09-19): Alhumdulillah, his Iqama has been renewed after the payment of the Medical Insurance Fee of SR 485. He has now started his job with STC. My colleague's voice msg to all the donors in Urdu is as follows: Update (04-09-19): Alhumdulillah, his Ministry Fee of SR 8,726 and Iqama Renewal Fee of SR 1,650 have been paid. His voice msg to all the donors in ... Continue Reading