Ramadan is the fasting month for Muslims, where over one billion Muslims throughout the world fast from dawn to sunset, and pray additional prayers at night....
Extravagance in recent times has moved from being the practice of some rich and wealthy people of society in general and has regrettably, filtered to all...
Islam is a way of life completed and perfected by the last and final Messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). The Holy Quran along with the...
A Muslim is supposed to be and should be a living example of the teachings of the Quran and the Sunnah (the teachings and living examples...
Homicide and suicide kill almost 7000 children every year; one in four of all children are born to unmarried mothers, many of whom are children themselves..childrens...
Impatience lives within all of us; in some even more so than in others. When impatient some people will get fidgety, mumble and curse under their...
Allah Almighty reminds us: On no soul does Allah place a burden greater than it can bear (Quran 2:286). Also: Be patient. Surely, Allah is with...
Allah Almighty declares in The Holy Quran Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting to all that is good, enjoining what is...
When honesty is lost, then wait for the Hour (the Day of Judgment). These are the words of Prophet Muhammed (pbuh). They paint a picture of...
When we look around in the world of today most of us will be astounded / astonished and speechless at the behaviour of some of the...
HONESTY AND TRUTHFULNESS Continuing with the topic of Change: this refers to changes within our hearts, minds and soul; this will lead to changes in our...
DISCIPLINE AND SELF CONTROL As with all major religious teachings Islam has a code of behaviour and conduct for its followers based on values and qualities...
Special honour for humankind The creatures in this universe, created by The Almighty, are innumerable and of all these, man has been classed as the noblest...
Just a teaser: we are all complaining of the hot weather and heat but think about it, is this a reminder / warning from the...
Just a teaser: we are all complaining of the hot weather and heat but think about it, is this a reminder / warning from the...
Many people see Islam as a difficult / strange religion, but this is far from the truth because Islam is is closely linked to many of...
A Muslim is expected to be and should be a living example of the teachings of the Quran and the Sunnah (the teachings and guidance of...
You shall certainly be tried and tested in your possessions and your personal selves; and shall certainly hear much that will grieve you..but if you persevere...
With the current lock down in place and the uncertainty and fear in our hearts and minds about Covid 19 and all the related problems...
In this worldly existence of ours, every individual has to face and bear many of lifes hardships and unpleasant experiences. These may be anything from losing...
discipline and self control Continuing with the theme of human personality for any believer the most important thing is faith – faith to believe in the...
SOCIAL CONDUCT Islam has provided Muslims with a complete guidance on how we are to fulfil our social responsibilities and obligations in our dealings and relationships...
We go through our daily lives with tests and challenges sometimes we get so overwhelmed by them that we begin to ask why me. When...
Wow its amazing how time flies. It is difficult to believe that within a day or two Muslims the world over will be finishing their fasting...
Following last weeks article, as oft repeated, Ramadan offers Muslims the opportunity to bring changes to their habits, attitudes, behaviour, outlook and lifestyles. Take for example...
The Quran says: Oh you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you many learn piety and...
The Quran is the foundation stone and the ultimate guide for a Muslim from cradle to grave. We are expected to follow and live by its...
IQBAL EBRAHIM UNDERSTANDING ISLAM Many people may not be aware that most of the major religions have common beliefs and ‘share’ the same Prophets and the...
More of the principles that we should be cultivating and implanting into our daily lives: To steer clear of adultery and illicit relations: These illicit relations...
Regardless of our status in life, our religion, culture, social background, heritage and all those classifications that we have created, there is one thing for certain...
Poor state of projects: Who is to blame? Over the past few weeks there have been reports in the media of the negative comments made by...