“Give me the answers to these four questions…”
A man came to Amir ul Muhmineen, ‘Ali bn Abee Taalib (RA) and said, “I will ask you four questions, so give me their answers”: -What is compulsory, and what is most compulsory? -What...
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What if we didn’t have the Muslim contribution to science?
This U.S. Professor Imagined The World Without Muslims & Found Out The Most Surprising Results! Ian Bremmer, a Political Scientist and a University professor highlighted an important point that overall, Muslims account for just...
Reflections on Al Fatiha
The first and last statement of the believers The first thing you should know about Allah is He is rabbil aalimeen. The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said: “When He breathed into Adam and...
Ramadan reminders – Leaky bucket
Reminder 1: Leaky bucket One of my teachers would ask me every Ramadan “How many ramadan have you seen in your life? Are you that number of times better as a person?” Often times...
My 6 Ramadan Goals
My Ramadan Goals Complete one Khatm of the Quran Sit for daily Quran Tafseer reminders Feed 60 fasting people Pay my Zakat Smile whilst fasting Take my young children to Ramadan prayers and activities...
Resources and activities for masjid open days
More and more masaajid are seeking advice on how to organise engaging activities for non-Muslim guests to appreciate Islam. Remember, it’s all about interaction so try to have enough volunteers at hand who are...
Who are the Al-Mukhbiteen?
و بشر المخبتين << And give glad tidings to the Mukhbiteen >> – Suratul Hajj Verse 34 Allah (Subhanahu Wa Taala) mentioned a special group of people in the Quran as ‘Al-Mukhbiteen.Mujahid said about...
The True Purpose of the Khutbah in serving our communities
BY OMAR USMAN Once a week, for about 30 minutes on Friday afternoon, we sit and listen to a khutbah (sermon). What is the actual purpose of this talk? What are the audience’s expectations?...
