Live Radio Broadcast: Response to the Matthew Teague Article in Philadelphia Magazine

Our brother, Abul-Hasan Maalik appeared live this week on Philadelphia morning radio to discuss the recent unfortunate criminal activities which have led to Muslims, and Salafis in particular, being unjustly painted with the taint of crime, violence and extremism. In particular, this was part of a campaign to clarify the gross inaccuracies and outright fabrications contained in the article, “The Radicals Among Us”, written by Matthew Teague and printed in the February 2009 issue of Philadelphia magazine. and He also took live calls from callers about the topic at hand other topics about Islam. Please note that this recording of the live show has been edited for content by SunnahAudio.com and all extraneous and irrelevant portions have been omitted to keep the overall message intact.
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Response to the Philadelphia Magazine Terror Article

Islam’s Condemnation of Crime and Murder in Society: A Response to the February 2009 article in Philadelphia magazine entitled, “The Radicals Among Us”

A public session was held by our brother Abul-Hasan Maalik Ibn Aadam yesterday, February 22nd 2009, at Masjid Muhammad Ibn ‘Abdul-Wahhaab in Camden NJ in response to the article printed in this month’s issue of ‘Philadelphia’ magazine, wherein the author: Matthew Teague stated in his article entitled, “The Radicals Among Us”:

And then there’s the matter of money – specifically, Saudi money, according to Philadelphia police. The complexities of Middle Eastern religious politics are many, and vast. But it’s clear to authorities that Saudi Arabian extremist groups – namely, Wahhabis and Salafis, sects that seek to bring about the return of an Islamic empire – recognize angry young American prisoners as easy targets, and pour money into radicalizing prisoners both during and after their incarceration. “[T]he immense wealth associated with extreme Wahhabism/Salafism makes the religion appealing to inmates,- according to a 2004 study by the U.S. Department of Justice.”

Abul-Hasan proceeded to answer the erroneous claims above, in addition to clearly laying out how the Scholars of Saudi Arabia and the Salafis has continually condemned violence, terrorism, murder, drug trafficking and more.  Amongst the points covered were:

- criticism of the article, “The Radicals Among Us” written by Matthew Teague for ‘Philadelphia’ magazine, through the principles of honest journalism, including ethos, pathos and logos
- a clarification of what is Salafism and their stance towards violence, extremism, crime and murder
- An accurate history of what is termed, “Wahhabism”
- Verdicts from the Scholars of Saudi Arabia in unequivocal condemnation of violence and terrorism
- the role that various forms of intoxicants and drugs have played in these recent crimes and what Islam says about substance abuse and drug trafficking
- The position of the Salafi Scholars concerning co-operation with the authorities in crime prevention, including terrorism, hijacking, kidnapping and bombings
- A reply to the erroneous claims of many journalists that the Muslims, especially the Scholars of Saudi Arabia, have not condemned the terrorist acts committed in the name of Islam
- Shaykh ‘Ubayd al-Jaabiree, a Saudi Arabian Salafi Scholar, condemns the recent bank robbery and murder of police that occurred recently in Philadelphia, PA and describes such conduct as savage behaviour
- King Abdullah’s advice to the people and Scholars of Saudi Arabia after the terrorist events of 9/11
- A call to return to the Scholars of Islam, the people of knowledge, in such affairs

Fawzan: Islam Brought Humanism when the Humanists were still Ignorant

Islam, Not Humanism – Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan replies to the recent calls among some Muslims that Islaam must yield to the humanist agenda, which seeks to place human reason and emotions as the criteria for good and evil.  The Muslims who have been deceived by this call will often comment that Islaam has become backward and that secular humanism is the way towards progress and civility.  However, as the author explains, Islaam has already brought complete justice for all the creation, even the animals!  So Islaam and the Muslims are not in need of looking elsewhere to learn about justice, mercy and compassion.

NOTE: Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan currently resides on the Committee of Major Scholars in Saudi Arabia and is one of the leading voices of of truly moderate Islam in the world today.

Orthodox Muslim Scholars on Darwinism and the Theory of Evolution

Another teaser of what is to come at the conference:

Orthodox Muslim Scholars on Darwinism and the Theory of Evolution – A compiled synopsis of what the Senior Scholars of orthodox Islam have to say about Charles Darwin’s theory about the evolution of species. a succinct response filled proofs from the Qur’an explaining the exact position of Islam on the matter! Indeed, this is a must read for anyone wanting to know Islam’s stance on this hot button issue in modern western society.

Trailer for Islam in America Conference

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Press Release About the Conference

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 9, 2009
ISLAM IN AMERICA CONFERENCE
Contact:  Maaz Qureshi
Admin@SunnahPublishing.net

GRAND RAPIDS, MI, July 9, 2009:  Sunnah Publishing, a non-profit Islamic media publisher, will be sponsoring a first-of-its-kind, large scale educational conference “Islam in America”.  The conference will begin Friday, August 7, 2009 with a media reception at 11:00 followed by a Friday Sermon and lectures that will continue through Sunday August 9, 2009 at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Grand Rapids Airport, 5401 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.

The conference is free and everyone is encouraged attend, Muslim and non-Muslim.  The goal of “Islam in America” is to educate and inform the West Michigan community of:
1.     Orthodox Islam’s condemnation of extremism, terrorism, the 9/11 attacks, and terrorists, such as Osama Bin Laden.
2.     Recent misconceptions about Islam’s true message, the Prophet Muhammad, women’s rights, and the spread of Islam.
3.     Islam’s view on current hot topics in America, such as the economic crisis, environmentalism, animal rights, secularism, science, evolution, and intelligent design.

Sunnah Publishing opened in 2004 and has been at the forefront of condemning acts of terrorism and extremism.  They have published many books, articles, e-books, lectures, teach weekly classes on Islam, and maintain two popular websites: SunnahPublishing.net and SunnahAudio.com.  For more information call (616) 516-3937 or visit them online at:  IslaminAmerica.wordpress.com

The Prophet of Islam on Youtube

Abu Hafsah Kashiff Khan, one of the speakers at the upcoming ‘Islam in America’ conference recently delivered a lecture covering some of the recent controversies surrounding the Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and salutations of Allah be upon him).  The lecture can be viewed on Youtube.com

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6

 From the issues covered in this lecture are:

- A response to the Pope Benedict XVI and his comments during a theological lecture at the University of Regensburg, in Bavaria wherein he quoted the Byzantine Emperor Manuel II Palaiologos, who said,

Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached.

- A reply to the Danish cartoons directed at the Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and salutations of Allah be upon him), taken from the speech of Rabi’ Ibn Hadi al-Madkhali – former professor and head of the Department of Prophetic Traditions at the Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia.

- A response to Ayan Hirsi Ali who defended the Jyllands Posten cartoons under the guide of ‘free speech’ and ‘freedom of expression.’

The Conference Venue

As should be known by now, the conference venue will be the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Grand Rapids MI from Friday August 29th-Sunday August 31st – Allah willing.

For those planning to attend from out of town, please call: 616-940-8100 to book a room, as they are going fast.  Be sure to explain that you are coming for the ‘Islam in America Seminar’ in order to get the $69.00 a night discount.  We hope to see you there.

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Polygyny in Islam – Live Radio Broadcast

Polygyny in Islam: Live Radio Broadcast – Listen to the recording of a recent radio program broadcast live on 900AM WURD in Philadelphia PA.  Abul-Hasan Maalik Ibn Aadam appeared as a guest of the show to explain polygyny in Islam.  He additionally spoke about womens rights in Islaam, especially in polygynous marriages, and he also took questions from Muslim and non-Muslim callers.

Terrorism: Between Modern Western Thought and Islamic Belief

Terrorism: Between Modern Western Thought and Correct Islamic Belief – Abu Hafsah Kashiff Khan

The speaker analyzes what has historically been regarded as ‘terrorism’ in Western literary works and lexicons after the renaissance, drawing upon examples from the French Revolution and other notable events that helped formed modern western society.  He then goes on to contrast this historical record with the true position of orthodox Islam on terrorism, finally going on to speak about the current heads of terrorism, the Muslims and the non-Muslims from amongst them.