September 7, 2020
4.VICTORY DOES NOT LIE IN OTHERS
Today, we are hardwired to believe that a sign of victory when things fall into place in the way and…
September 2, 2020
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF ALLAH – INTRODUCTION PART 1
Allah – there is no deity except Him. To Him belong the best names. (Surat Ta Ha 20:8) Abu Huraira…
September 7, 2020
WHO AM I AND WHY AM I HERE? PART 6
Elevation through Difficulty The Messengers and Prophets all led difficult lives. Their calamities and hardships were actually a form of…
September 2, 2020
INTRODUCTION TO QURANIC STORIES
The Qur’an contains a set of stories that relates to ordinary people – men, women and youths. Our Creator has…
September 7, 2020
I CAN’T FOCUS – PART 2
If you were informed of an exam which will determine the rest of your career, you will appreciate its importance.
September 3, 2020
THE DECEPTION YEARS PART 4
Deception and Heedlessness We are caught in the cycle and imprisonment of the whole system of mass deception. Nobody is…
September 7, 2020
THE FAMILY UNIT – THE HEART OF THE UMMAH – PART 2
What is wrong with our wedding celebrations? At the time of marriage, our Islamic values are undermined and even obliterated.…
August 27, 2020
AISHA BINT ABU BAKR [RA]
AISHA BINT ABU BAKR [RA] Umm-Al-Mu’minin (Mother of Believers) Note: For ease of reading, we have not inserted “May Allah…
September 14, 2020
THE PEOPLE OF THE CAVE
This is an inspiring story from Surah Al Kahf in the Qur’an. The incident is set against the backdrop of…
September 7, 2020
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE PARENTS DO NOT CHOOSE WISELY?
The Role of The Parents The role of the parents in the wedding cannot be denied, for their decision, actions…
September 11, 2020
MUSA AS – PART 4
Musa AS and Harun AS were the agents of change, and the countdown to the destruction of Pharaoh’s empire had…
August 26, 2020
BANANA
BANANA Qur’anic Reference: And those on the Right Hand, Who will be those on the Right Hand? (They will be)…
September 2, 2020
PART 8 – THE VALUE OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND FOCUS
The first step in the sequence of seeking the knowledge of Allah is to appreciate the value of the knowledge…
September 1, 2020
LAILATUL QADR
The month of Ramadan peaks in its final ten days. It is during these nights that we should go all…
October 23, 2020
THE ESSENCE OF HAJJ – PART 5
Some rituals explained This article is not intended to discuss the technicalities and regulations in detail, but to explain the…
September 7, 2020
DO NON-MUSLIMS HAVE RIGHTS OVER US?
Do non-Muslims have rights over us? I was shocked when a Muslim acquaintance once claimed that non-Muslims have no rights.…
September 11, 2020
SULAIMAN AS – PART 3
Sulaiman AS and Bait-ul Maqdis The Temple of Sulaiman is so legendary that it has found its way into folklore…
August 27, 2020
IT’S A HIJAB, NOT A HALO!
I’m still a newbie at this; at a stage where the wardrobe malfunctions have been reduced, but not quite at…
August 27, 2020
WATER AND KOHL … AND THE TONGUE
A woman came to Rasulullah SAW, asking advice about what was the best for her, meaning as a woman. He…
September 7, 2020
WHO AM I AND WHY AM I HERE? PART 9
Coming to an end Think about it. You may be living in this life but in reality you are in…
September 7, 2020
14. A CONTINUOUS TRIAL
A true journey of iman is dotted with trials and obstacles, all designed to test our sincerity and belief in…
September 11, 2020
THE LAST LAUGH
I met a wonderful brother who is a volunteer at one of our local masjid. We heard one day that…
September 11, 2020
AVOID GETTING HURT AGAIN
In Closing the Chapter* we touched upon how forgiveness is the best way of moving on in life. This has…
September 14, 2020
ISRA AND MI’RAJ
The month of Rajab is most famous for the incident of the night journey and ascension of Prophet SAW to…
September 3, 2020
1.THE STATE OF OUR UMMAH TODAY
This is the start of a new series, which explains how one can rise above a state of personal defeat…
September 7, 2020
WHO ARE YOUR FRIENDS – PART 2
SEEKING A FRIEND Some pointers below on things to look out for when seeking a friend: 1. Behaviour: We are…
September 7, 2020
MY GOAL IN LIFE: THE REAL RETIREMENT PLAN -PART 1
My Goal in Life v What Allah Wants Many jobs now offer retirement plans, or shares in the company or…
September 7, 2020
PROJECT SMILE!
WHAT IS PROJECT SMILE? Linguistically, “barakah” means increase. It is a hidden and intangible blessing which Allah can bestow upon…
September 1, 2020
PART 12 – THINKING (FIKR) OF ALLAH
Allah mentions that: “Verily! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the alternation of night and…
September 3, 2020
THE POWER OF FAITH: A MAN’S JOURNEY TO ALLAH-PART 3
(Note: – The true identity and name of person and places have been kept confidential for the welfare and safety…