September 7, 2020
9.MIGRATION
If the situation gets so unbearable that it is causing our spiritual defeat, Islam permits us to emigrate to friendlier…
September 7, 2020
WHO AM I AND WHY AM I HERE? PART 7
September 7, 2020
24. STEPS TO VICTORY
Assuming we have developed the attributes, the following are the steps we need to take to continue the journey. 1.…
March 17, 2021
WHEN PEOPLE LET YOU DOWN – PART 2
What will Endure? All the relationships in life are bound to fail and will not benefit us, except only one:…
September 7, 2020
19. TRIAL AFTER TRIAL
If you are chosen by Allah, your quality will increase. It is not dependent on any external condition, family connections…
September 7, 2020
20. THE QUR’AN AS OUR GUIDE
In Surah Hajj, verse 41, Allah tells us: “[And they are] those who, if We give them authority in the…
September 11, 2020
SULAIMAN AS – PART 2
The Queen of Sheba The hoopoe did as commanded, carried the letter (and in some reports, together with a copy…
September 7, 2020
PART 5-THE TYPES OF PATIENCE
Patience should be with Allah, for Allah and towards Allah. One can be patient voluntarily or involuntarily. Patience for Allah…
September 7, 2020
THE UMMAH NEEDS A HUD HUD
Where is the hud hud? You must we wondering what we are referring to! It is a hud hud or…
September 11, 2020
SHUAIB AS
The Community of Shuaib AS As mankind flourished and spread across the land, so did their diseases and wrongdoings. Close…
September 11, 2020
MUSA AS – PART 6
Life in Exile Although in exile for their disobedience to Allah, Allah still provided Bani Israel with beautiful sustenance. He…
October 26, 2020
PART 1 – A MUSLIM AND THE MUSLIM HEART
This series of articles is intended to bring us back to the basics, and to refresh the original message of…
September 7, 2020
THE PURPOSE OF EATING PART 2
What about the woman’s role? In many traditional cultures, it is the duty of the women to prepare meals. In…
September 11, 2020
THE TRUTH ABOUT MAZHABS
Many Muslims adopt the teachings of a particular mazhab. There are historical and geographical reasons for this. Generally each mazhab…
September 7, 2020
BUILDING BRIDGES WITH THE NON-MUSLIM COMMUNITIES -PART 3
Step one – seek knowledge and supporting the truth Is our purpose in life to benefit each other or to…
October 26, 2020
PART 3 – CHARACTERISTICS OF A MUSLIM, MUHSIN AND MU’MIN
Today, we read, listen and post links, argue and try to be superior in talking with “knowledge”, but we have…
September 11, 2020
SUPREME ROLE MODELS FOR WOMEN
Sarah and Hajr were the two wives of Ibrahim AS. Their personal sacrifices in the name of Islam were momentous…
September 14, 2020
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION TO THE PROPHETS AND MESSENGERSWHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT TO US? The belief in the Prophets and Messengers – by…
October 23, 2020
IS ISLAM COMPATIBLE WITH MY LIFESTYLE?
There is no doubt that the world has changed tremendously over the past couple of decades. If we were to…
October 26, 2020
BUILDING BRIDGES WITH THE NON-MUSLIM COMMUNITIES -PART 2
Do we know the rule and manner of living in a non-Muslim country? The current Muslim diaspora is unprecedented. To…
September 1, 2020
PART 44 – THE BIG PICTURE
When we look at what is happening in the world, do we realise how small our problems are in comparison…
September 7, 2020
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MARRIAGE?
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MARRIAGE? Nucleus of the Ummah Every action that we take in life should be guided…
September 7, 2020
11.THE WEAK WILL GET THE UPPER HAND
Sincerity is to question yourself and your intention, before and during the action. This sincerity in itself is victory. External…
September 7, 2020
MARRIAGES TO MUSLIM REVERTS
There is so much blessing in guiding another soul to Islam, and the best form of practical guidance is the…
September 14, 2020
DHUL-QARNAYN
The final story in Surah Al Kahf is in relation to Dhul-Qarnayn. This story, including the story of the People of…
September 7, 2020
ARROGANCE
We have already talked about the building blocks forming the habits of unhappy people – discontentment and envy. These habits,…
October 26, 2020
PART 7 – THE VALUE OF THE NAMES OF ALLAH
Muslim dwellings are often decorated with beautiful calligraphy and Islamic art praising the attributes of Allah. When we admire these…
August 27, 2020
KHADIJAH BINT KHUWAYLID [RA]
KHADIJAH BINT KHUWAYLID [ RA ] Umm-Al-Mu’minīn (Mother of Believers) Note: For ease of reading, we have not inserted “May Allah be…
September 11, 2020
IS HUMANITY DEAD?
Random acts of Mercy Narrated by Abu Hurairah (RA): “The Prophet of Allah SAW kissed Hasan ibn ‘Ali while Aqra’…
September 11, 2020
MUSA AS – PART 5
Many people think that the story of Musa AS ended after the crossing of the Red Sea. However, events continued…