Category Archives - General

Busy Or Productive?

October 27, 2012 - No Comments

 
At a Madrassah class recently, our  Muallima explained to us the importance of checking our Niyyah before, during and upon the completion of any

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A Woman’s Role In The Ummah

September 6, 2012 - 18 Comments

Sisters, your role in society is like the role of the archers in the battle of Uhud. They were not at the forefront or in

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Is It Permissible for Women to Watch Male Presenters on TV?

August 30, 2012 - No Comments

Question:
 
Is it permissible for a woman to spend extended periods of time watching male dominated television shows even if they are of

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Aspire, Believe, Strike!

August 23, 2012 - No Comments

Its not that we can’t do something; the problem is that we believe we can’t do it. This is the problem. It is a psychological

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The Virtues of Fasting 6 Days in the Month of Shawwal

August 19, 2012 - No Comments

Hadhrat Abu Ayub al- Ansari (radiyallahu anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said:
“Anyone who has kept the fasts of Ramadān and follows them

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Eid Message from Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Desai Saheb

August 18, 2012 - No Comments

 
In Islam, the criterion for rejoicing is a religious achievement. We successfully fasted throughout the month of Ramdhaan, performed Taraweeh, gave Sadaqah and performed

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The Time Has Come

August 3, 2012 - No Comments

A tsunami of mercy is about to hit us.  An eruption of mercy is on the verge of exploding.  A downpour of blessings is on

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Who is Allah?

July 31, 2012 - One Comment

Allah is the name of the one and only God. The Quran mentions 99 beautiful names for Allah such as: The all knowing, the wise,

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What is Islam?

July 28, 2012 - One Comment

Islam is the name of the religion that Muslims believe in. The root name of Islam is salaam which means peace. One of the beautiful

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Ramadhan -Time To Recharge!

July 21, 2012 - No Comments

In order to derive the utmost benefit from the sacred month of Ramadhan, it is crucial to recognize the spiritual significance and import of this

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The Prince Who Fell In Love With Allah

July 10, 2012 - No Comments

As a young boy, Abbas, one of the sons of Harun Rasheed liked to talk and listen to good religious people. He would visit graveyards

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TIME – The Precious “PRESENT”

July 9, 2012 - One Comment

As we proceed into Ramadhan InshaAllah, we have to realize that almost another year has gone by since the last Ramadhan and it will never

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Virtues of the Month of Sha’baan

June 28, 2012 - No Comments

Question:
I have question about the  month of shaban. Can you please tell me the importance of this month and also tell me what can i

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Preparation for Ramadān

June 26, 2012 - No Comments

Every well awaited thing is valued and appreciated. By nature, man does not appreciate and value divine favors, because it comes his way without any

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The Honorable Guest Is Arriving

June 22, 2012 - No Comments

When we intend to embark on a Journey, we prepare excessively for such a journey. When we are informed that a highly respected guest intends

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The World Within…

June 19, 2012 - No Comments

In nearly every culture, people use metaphors that directly or indirectly allude the heart.  We call people ‘hard hearted’ because they show no mercy.  Likewise

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In Praise Of The Homemaker

June 16, 2012 - 4 Comments

It’s an icy cold winter’s morning sitting in the comforts of my home and enjoying a hot cuppa coffee. Suddenly feelings of inner contentment and serenity engulf me. It dawns on me

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Tips To Create The Ideal Islamic Environment At Home

June 14, 2012 - No Comments

The environment at home is one of the most important factors that shape the personality of a person. Establishing a good environment will give a

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Islamic Knowledge-The Gateway to Success

June 12, 2012 - No Comments

A wise man once said, ‘the more I learn the more I learn how ignorant I am.’ Seeking knowledge is like getting into a boat

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