Dr Talib Hussain Warsi and Paul Salahuddin Armstrong, Co-Director of The Association of British Muslims, discussing the topic “One Islam One Ummah” on Faith Forum; a wonderful discussion show on faith, religion, spirituality and current affairs on Hidayat TV, Sky 803 every Monday at 5:00 PM, UK time.

Our deepest condolences to HM Sultan Azlan Shah and family on the sudden passing of HRH Raja Ashman Shah.

We ask Allah helps and supports the family of HRH Raja Ashman Shah, his wife and children, especially through what must at present be a difficult time for them.

A true prince, who dedicated his life enthusiastically, sincerely and devoutly to God and our Human Family, especially through his service within the Naqshbandi tariqat.

HRH Raja Ashman Shah died early on Friday of an asthma attack, shortly after offering his prayers and meditations to God.

May Allah bless his soul and raise him up in the congregation of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, on the Day of Reckoning, and grant him easy passage to the highest heavens.

We are very fortunate God blessed us with the presence and to be in the company of this wonderful prince and role model in our present age. May his memory live on and inspire others to the right path.

Video of HRH Raja Ashman Shah’s Funeral:
http://sufilive.com/HRH_Raja_Ashman_Shah_s_Funeral-4217.html

Memoriam of HRH the Late Raja Ashman Shah and His Legacy 
by Sheikh Hisham Kabbani:
http://www.sufilive.com/Memoriam_of_HRH_the_Late_Raja_Ashman_Shah_and_His_Legacy-4214.html

Dr Talib Hussain Warsi discussing our Human Family and Islam with Paul Salahuddin Armstrong, Co-Director of The Association of British Muslims on Faith Forum.

A wonderful discussion show on faith, religion, spirituality and current affairs on Hidayat TV, Sky 803 every Monday at 5:00 PM, UK time.

Last week’s Faith Forum, the Grave Matter, with Dr Talib Hussain Warsi and Paul Salahuddin Armstrong, Co-Director of The Association of British Muslims. A wonderful discussion show on faith, religion, spirituality and current affairs on Hidayat TV, Sky 803 every Monday at 5:00 PM, UK time.

By Paul Salahuddin Armstrong
Co-Director, AOBM

I was asked to share my views on Valentine’s Day. Personally, I really don’t see what’s the problem that some people seem to have with this celebration. The fact that it’s a Western, originally Christian festival is in all honesty, completely besides the point. We should celebrate Love everyday!

Many cultures have something similar, a day to celebrate love, to send a message of love to your beloved – a person whom you would like to marry or is already your husband or wife. Seriously, what’s wrong with that? What could possibly be wrong with that?

The only argument I’ve heard against Valentine’s Day, is the same one I hear about every other festival besides the two Eids – it’s not part of Islam. Well, sorry, if that’s the best these people can come up with, it’s a pathetic argument – cars and aeroplanes aren’t technically part of Islam either, but we still use them!

More to the point, a Muslim can celebrate any festival, even the social aspect of those of other religions, as long as this doesn’t mean they end up committing shirk – i.e. worshipping another deity besides God or associating partners with God – and this is the position of the mainstream scholars of Al-Azhar University in Egypt.

Indeed, for the vast majority of people who celebrate it, Valentine’s Day isn’t even that religious, rather it’s just a wonderful opportunity to show loved ones how much you appreciate them – which is something every Muslim should do anyway, even if they do not celebrate Valentine’s Day!

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