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English-241-242.Pdf Dear reader, Social Disintegration and the change of the Axis The Prophet (PBUHH) once said: What if your women became cor- rupt and your youth immoral, and you did not promote virtue and prevent vice? He was told: And will that take place, O Prophet of Allah? He said: Yes, and even worse. What if you promoted vice and pre- In the name of Allah, vented virtue? the Beneficent, the Merciful He was told: O Prophet of Allah! Will that take place? He said: Yes, and even wors e! What if you saw virtue as vice and vice as virtue? It is not difficult for the observer of the general scene in our societies to see two opposing images: the image of a bygone past of big fami- lies with several children, the most of which were governed by a kind No. 241 - 242, Jamada al-awwal / Jamada al-Thani 1441 H - 2020 of disciplined upbringing that was greatly harmonious with values. That was at a time sources of knowledge were scarce and religious awareness was narrow and limited to mosques being frequented by elderly men and one or a couple of youngsters, the Hajj obligation fulfilled only by the aging people, and Husseini lamentation sessions held only in Ashura. On the other hand comes our present day image: prolific information sources, development on the educational level, religious awakening with religiously-committed people pioneering over the social scene, and families with few children; however children are morally un- disciplined to the extent that things are no more controlled by the Chief Editor parents. What is the reason?! We may blame the educational curricula, school milieus, and the social media. That would be fair and square. These are the elements of attack that invaded our environment and changed many of our environment’s characteristics and features. However, there is still another factor which is no less dangerous – the lack of a defense line. Ranya Mahdi Tanana To be Continued on page 32 CONTENTS Muslims in KENYA (Reportage) 3 Mutahhirat: Earth & Sun - Inqilab & Intikal (Fiqh) 19 Mrs. Salma Bwafir (Sophie Bwafir) (Welcome to Islam) 24 Merits of Tasbeeh of Lady Fatimah Zahraa (A.S.) (Occasions) 26 All correspondence to: Noor Al Islam, DISTRIBUTORS P.O. Box: 25/156, Beirut - Lebanon U.S.A. Tel: 961.5.461242 Mr. Youssef Abdallah 961.3.672260 15111 W. Warren Dearborn, MI. 48126 U.S.A. Fax: 961.5.461236 Mobile: (313) 3507900 email: [email protected] Canada: www.nooralislam-lb.net Mr. Muhammad Jomaa, nooralislam.lb P.O. Box: 73088 Price 2300 Lawrence Ave. E. Lebanon: 3000 L.L. - Syria: 50 Liras - Scarborough, ON. 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Bombay All articles are classified according to 400009 technical necessity not according to the Nigeria: writer’s importance. Imam Hussain Foundation P.O. Box.: 643 Okene - Kogi State Reportage Challenging oppressionChallenging Muslims in Kenya Allah Almighty approved Islam as the Indian Ocean to the East, Uganda to 3 the last of Divine religions to make the West, Victoria Lake to the South people emerge from the darkness of West, Tanzania to the South, Ethiopia to polytheism to the light of monotheism. the North, Somalia to the North West, and Thus Holy Mecca was the cradle of Sudan to the North East. Islam; then the sun of Islam rose and eventually shone on the Globe. In our Area and Population reportages, we always seek to cover The area of Kenya is 580,367 square the spread of Islam and to acquaint kilometres, its capital and largest the dear reader with an idea about the city is Nairobi, and its population is history of Islam in all countries in the 52,574,000 as per 2019 estimates. five continents; one of these countries Indigenous people constitute about 98% is the African Republic of Kenya. of the population. The other diverse ethnic groups include Asian Indians, Europeans Location: (mainly British), and Arabs. Christians Kenya lies in the eastern part of the form 60% of the population, Muslims African Continent. It is bordered by 35%, and Jews and other religions 5%. Kenya’s various ethnic groups typically sea level at the coast to central highlands Reportage speak their mother tongues within their to a latitude of about 1200 meters. own communities. Still the overwhelming The Kenyan Highlands: They are to the majority of Kenyans speak Swahili in South West of Kenya, and they include addition to their local tongue. Moreover, mountains, hills, and plateaus. The many learned Kenyans know English – eastern side highlands is the site of the the official language of the country. The highest point in Kenya and the second official currency is the Kenyan shilling highest peak on the continent: Mount (KES). Kenya, which reaches 5,199 meters above sea level. Geography: The topology of Kenya includes several Climate: regions: Kenya’s climate varies from tropical along The coastal areas: The coast on the Indian the coast to temperate inland to arid in the Ocean has beautiful shores and coastal north and northeast parts of the country. 4 salty lakes and Mangrove wetlands. The The temperature and humidity remain low plains comprises three fourth of high in coastal areas and nearby valleys, Kenya’s area, and they rise gradually from whereas temperature decreases and rain increases in mountainous areas. Further the colonial authorities had seized their to the north, rain fall decreases. houses and lands and offered them as a reward to the British returning from war. History This was in addition to several aspects European colonisation of Kenya began of oppression the Kenyan people were in the 19th century during the European subject to which included besides seizing exploration of the interior. First, their lands and granting it to the White, Imperial Germany set up a protectorate imposing high taxes on the Kenyans. The over the Sultan of Zanzibar's coastal Mau Mau movement launched several possessions in 1885. Years later, Britain wars and minor battles to restore the announced Kenya a crown colony. seized lands, what resulted in the colonial Numerous disputes between the UK and troops arresting a great number of the the colony led to the Mau Mau revolution, Kenyan people. Besides, hunger and which began in the early fifties, pursuant to diseases spread wide in the country. the tough feeling of persecution Kenyans Finally, Kenya could gain independence 5 suffered from, for when the Kenyan on October 12, 1963, with Jomo Kenyatta soldiers returned from their service in the as its first president. The name of the state lines of the British Army, they found that of Kenya was derived from the name Tthe Capital Nairobi of this leader. In 1964, the independent Economy Reportage Republic of Kenya was formed. Kenya has the third largest economy in sub-Saharan Africa following Nigeria Form of Government: and South Africa with a GDP of 99 Kenya is a presidential representative billion dollars. Kenya is expected to start democratic republic, in which the producing and exporting oil as of 2021, president is the head of state and which would provide greater motives government. The president is elected for for growth. However, on the short run, a renewable five-year-term by popular Kenya remains exposed to the risks of vote in general elections. For the election capital flight due to its weak financial and of the president to be determined valid, he external centers. must have at least 25% of the votes cast The agriculture sector continues to in five of the counties as well as in the dominate Kenya’s economy, although capital. Only then elections would not be only 15% of Kenya’s total land area repeated. 6 has sufficient fertility and rainfall to be farmed, and almost 75% of working Kenyans make their living on the land. Main Landmarks: Agriculture, including forestry and ■ The Capital Nairobi: Home to fishing, account to 24% of the GDP. The thousands of Kenyan businesses and over principle traditional cash crops are tea 100 major international companies and and coffee. Kenya is effectively leading organizations, Nairobi is the center of in exporting fresh fruits and vegetables business in east Africa with its towering such as cabbages, onions, and mango buildings and broad streets. among others. ■ Mombasa: Known as the white and The service industry is also a major blue city in Kenya, Mombasa is the economic driver, particularly tourism country’s oldest and second largest city. which is one of the steadily growing Its coasts along the Indian Ocean are and main economic sectors as Kenya is among the most attractive tourist cities the preferred destination for Safari tours as the coast of Kenya is one of the best organizers.
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