The term khalifa, "dominion of ('successor') refers to the first system of government established in Islam and represented the leaders unity of the Muslim Ummah (community
In theory, it is an aristocratic–constitutional republic

(the Constitution being the Constitution of Medina), which means that the head of state, the khalifa, and other officials are representatives of the people and of Islam and must govern according to constitutional and religious law, or Sharia. In its early days

A couple of weeks ago, I was blessed to visit Makkah & Madina to perform Umrah and see the amazing sights...
It was really beautiful, but I noticed that whilst we were doing Tawaf, all the men had literally attached themselves to the black stone, and other men were pushing and fighting from behind to touch the Black Stone. I really wanted to touch it too,(like, who wouldn't?) but couldn't get near to that corner, in fear of gettting squashed by big, tall and strong men, who get really emotional aand push anyone who gets in their way. My dad and I had always seperated during Tawaf, and I couldn't even use him as a shield to get ahead.

The Ridda wars also known as the Wars of Apostasy, were a series of military campaigns launched by the Caliph Abu Bakr against rebel Arabian tribes during 632 and 633 AD, just after Mohammed died.

The concentrations of rebels nearest Medina were located in two areas: Abraq, 72 miles north-east of Medina, and Dhu Qissa, 24 miles east of Medina.

These concentrations consisted of the tribes of Banu Ghatafan, the Hawazin, and the Tayy. Abu Bakr sent envoys to all the apostate tribes, calling upon them to remain loyal to Islam and continue to pay their Zakat.

The caliph formed 11 main corps, each under its own commander.

A standard was given to each corps.

The Revival Magazine print version is currently on hold and now we are hoping to launch an on-line magazine.

So we are in need of regular writers for the on-line mag.

If you are a writer or have strong views on issues facing Muslims today then why not get on board with the revival- we do aim to represent the voice of the Muslim youth.

Send me a PM or an email to: editor@therevival.co.uk if interested.

wasalaam

A Christian group which had its advertisement pulled from London buses after it was described as anti-gay has said it is considering legal action.

The banned posters read: "Not gay! Post-gay, ex-gay and proud. Get over it!"

The adverts are not currently running on any London Buses and they will not do so."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17706866

There are many similar topics out there.

Also topics similar to this are always debatable.

There can be either:
- Yes, I wanna help out and relieve this person of pain (assuming the person requiring help with suicide is chronically ill)
- No, don't believe in suicide

A middle ground isn't the most pro-active train of thought when faced with a sudden situation like this because you getting to that end result decision will be difficult. But the middle ground is where most people tend to lie.

Are there any historically related religious literature for such situations?

I need help! I've been searching everywhere..

Is one allowed to talk to a girl with the intention of marriage, on the internet.
I assume not, but what if she has parental consent to talk to the potential spouse.
And if so, how about talking on the phone by consent of the parents.

JazakAllah Khayran

The Birmingham father who called for calm just hours after his own son had been killed in last summer's rioting in Birmingham has been convicted of GBH.

Tariq Jahan was given a 12 month suspended sentence with 100 hours of unpaid work after being found guilty of attacking a man in a road rage incident.

Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Mr Jahan was asked whether he felt he'd let down all the people who thought he was a hero.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17631589

In the 6th century AD, the Near East was divided between two great empires: the Persian and the Roman. A hundred years on, and one had vanished forever, while the other was a dismembered, bleeding trunk. In their place, a new superpower had arisen: the empire of the Arabs. So profound was this upheaval that it spelled, in effect, the end of the ancient world.

Just listening to radio.

'Are Asian girls high maintenance?'

Then radio died.

Thought it was a shallow question but I guess it opens up a lot of topics depending on how you see it.

Feel free to blab here if you want relating to the question of course.