Between piety and consumerism - Nov 17 2010 - English
From all corners of the world, Muslims gather annually to perform the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca wearing simple white cloth, leaving behind the...
From all corners of the world, Muslims gather annually to perform the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca wearing simple white cloth, leaving behind the comforts of their homes for a brief period.
By forgoing their lifestyles, their only focus is to pray to God as his humble servant and ask for his forgiveness and mercy.
However, with the change of times the surroundings of the Grand Mosque have changed with the appearance of five-star luxury hotels and shopping malls.
These malls offer the material items people crave to have at a time when Muslims are expected to forgo life's luxuries and pleasures.
But in the modern 21st century, few can ignore the need for consumer items, regardless of the location.
Sohail Rahman reports from Mecca.
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Mass protests in city of Alexandria - 04Feb2011 - English
Tens of thousands of people have staged protests against Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian president, in Alexandria, on what activists have dubbed his...
Tens of thousands of people have staged protests against Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian president, in Alexandria, on what activists have dubbed his "day of departure".
An Al Jazeera producer said the crowds had gathered on Friday at the Qaed Ibrahim mosque in the centre of Egypt's second city, which sits on the Mediterranean coast.
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[Islamic Revolution Anniversary Toronto] Zafar Bangash (Journalist,...
Speech of Br. Zafar Bangash on Islamic Revolution Anniversary in Toronto at Islamic Society of York Region.
Zafar Bangash is a noted Islamic...
Speech of Br. Zafar Bangash on Islamic Revolution Anniversary in Toronto at Islamic Society of York Region.
Zafar Bangash is a noted Islamic movement journalist and commentator and a leader of the Muslim community in Toronto, Canada, and a strong advocate of Muslim unity.
Bangash is Director of the Institute of Contemporary Islamic Thought (ICIT), and president of the Islamic Society of York Region, a suburb of Toronto. He is Imam at the Islamic Society of York Region's Mosque and community centre in Richmond Hill, Ontario. He is a former editor of Crescent International newsmagazine, and a Trustee and formerly assistant director of the Muslim Institute, London, where he worked with Dr Kalim Siddiqui (1931–1996), the founder of the Muslim Institute and Leader of the Muslim Parliament of Great Britain. Bangash is also co-founder of the Muslim Unity Group.
He is best known for his commentaries current affairs while editor of Crescent International. Though he stepped down as editor since joining the ICIT, he continues as a columnist and contributor to Crescent.
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Chinese Shia Muslim Reciting in Mosque - All Languages - Chinese
China has one of the biggest population in the world. Shia Muslims are peaceful, loving and caring. They are in every part of China. They are...
China has one of the biggest population in the world. Shia Muslims are peaceful, loving and caring. They are in every part of China. They are mainly in Xinjiang Uygur, Beijning, Shanghai and other old cities. They are officers in PLA China and Police. They all love China.
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Chinese Muslims Praying on Eid Day - English
Chinese Shia Muslims Eid-al-Fitr is celebrated with peace and love. In Uygur region Afghan Saudi Taliban make unrest to other Muslims Chinese....
Chinese Shia Muslims Eid-al-Fitr is celebrated with peace and love. In Uygur region Afghan Saudi Taliban make unrest to other Muslims Chinese. However, every Chinese Muslim serve and love P.R. of China.
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Song - Revolution of Anger [Arabic Sub English]
A supportive song for the brave people of Bahrain in their uprising against the unjust and oppressive US supported regime of al-Khalifah!
A supportive song for the brave people of Bahrain in their uprising against the unjust and oppressive US supported regime of al-Khalifah!
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مرحبا شهر الصيام - في استقبال جميل لشهر...
مؤذن حرم الإمام الحسين (ع) ومقرىء القرآن الحاج مصطفى الصراف في استقبال جميل...
مؤذن حرم الإمام الحسين (ع) ومقرىء القرآن الحاج مصطفى الصراف في استقبال جميل لشهر رمضان المبارك
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****AL-QUDS 101**** H.I. Hurr Shabbiri یوم القدس اور...
An interview with Hujjatul Islam Ghulam Hurr Shabbiri on the topic of Al-Quds, its significance in Islam and for Muslims and our responsibilities.
An interview with Hujjatul Islam Ghulam Hurr Shabbiri on the topic of Al-Quds, its significance in Islam and for Muslims and our responsibilities.
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[Quds Day 2011] Jourrnée Al Qods 26 Aout 2011 à Paris يوم...
نداء القدس!!
نداء القدس آت من بعيد ..
من الأقصى ومن قبر الشهيد ..
دماء القدس...
نداء القدس!!
نداء القدس آت من بعيد ..
من الأقصى ومن قبر الشهيد ..
دماء القدس سالت من جديد ..
وشعب القدس قد أمسى طريد ..
نــــــداء القدس ات من بعيد
إلى جميع الأحرار في كل مكان! إلى شرفاء الثّورات العربيّة! القدس تناديكم. ثوراتكم هي محطّات مباركة في طريق تحرير فلسطين. طريق القدس يمرّ من تونس عاصمة الكرامة ومن مصر أرض الكنانة. هبّوا يوم الجمعة 26 أوت للمشاركة في المظاهرات المليونيّة
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International Quds Day-News Analysis-08-25-2011 - English
This edition of News Analysis will look at the annual international Al Quds Day and will cover the meaning of this special day, a day which the...
This edition of News Analysis will look at the annual international Al Quds Day and will cover the meaning of this special day, a day which the late founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini declared as the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan.
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[Hajj 2011] Dressed in ihram is a way of describing the state of purity...
To carry out Hajj rituals pilgrims need to be in a state of Ihram, which is a special state of spiritual purity, helping to reconnect the people...
To carry out Hajj rituals pilgrims need to be in a state of Ihram, which is a special state of spiritual purity, helping to reconnect the people with God.
They do this by wearing special white clothes (which are also called ihram). These white robes are meant to present unity and to break down all barriers including social and economic ones.
There are a number of locations or miqats designated for wearing ihram garment. For those arriving from Medina, it's Shajarah Mosque.
After wearing the Ihram pilgrims say a chant to officially start entering into the state of Ihram.
Here I am, O God, at Thy Command! Here I am at Thy Command! Thou art without associate; Here I am at Thy Command! Thine are praise and grace and dominion! Thou art without associate.
Pilgrims believe that the moment, when they make their intention while in Ihram dress is a very special and moving moment.
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