Palestinian Nakba: Commemorating 65 years
Yawm an-Nakbah, meaning “Day of the Catastrophe” is generally commemorated on 15 May, the day after the Gregorian calendar date for Israeli Independence Day (Yom Ha'atzmaut). For the Palestinians it is an annual day of commemoration of the displacement that preceded and followed the Israeli Declaration of Independence in 1948. These words make us remember that the expulsion of Palestinians from their homes was no accident. “We shall have … [Read More...]
The Best Du’a for Repentance – Sayyidul Istighfaar
Rasoolullah (Sallallahu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam) said “The best form of istighfaar is to say: ‘O Allah, You are my Lord, none has the right to be worshipped except You. You created me and I am Your servant. And I abide by Your covenant and promise as best I can, I take refuge in You from the evil of which I have committed. I acknowledge Your favour upon me and I acknowledge my sin, so forgive me, for verily none can forgive sin except You.’ … [Read More...]
Women in Islam vs Women in Judaeo-Christian Tradition
Some years ago, I read in the Toronto Star issue of July 3, 1990 an article titled “Islam is not alone in patriarchal doctrines”, by Gwynne Dyer. The article described the furious reactions of the participants of a conference on women and power held in Montreal to the comments of the famous Egyptian feminist Dr. Nawal Saadawi. Her “politically incorrect” statements included : “the most restrictive elements towards women can be found … [Read More...]
Umm Kulthoom bint Muhammad (RadiyAllaahu ‘anhaa)
In the Quraysh assembly, they used to say, “Muhammad has only daughters”. They said that in total oblivion of Allah’s great divine wisdom that has many aspects and goals and full of immense meanings. They forgot that they were people of ignorance and that they are, as Allah describes them: “And when the news of [the birth of] a female [child] is brought to any of them, his face becomes dark, and he is filled with inward grief. He hides … [Read More...]
Rajab 1434 AH / 2013
We will soon enter our seventh month Rajab, one of the four sacred months in Islam (‘Arba‘atunn Hurum). Rajab should be a reminder for preparation for Ramadaan. Sha’baan, another one of the four sacred months, follows Rajab. So lets begin the spiritual preparation. 01 Rajab 1434 AH should be coinciding with the gregorian date- 12 May 2013 here in South Africa In-shaa-Allah. Let us commence this month with this du’ā... It has been … [Read More...]
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Rajab 1434 AH / 2013
We will soon enter our seventh month Rajab, one of the four sacred months in Islam (‘Arba‘atunn Hurum). Rajab should be a reminder for preparation for Ramadaan. Sha’baan, another one of the four sacred months, follows Rajab. So lets begin the spiritual preparation. 01 Rajab 1434 AH should be coinciding with the gregorian date- 12 [...]
12 Most Important Things Children want from their Teachers
1. Greet me each day. Greet me with a sincere “Salaam”, and send me off with a “See you tomorrow In-shaa-Allah.” 2. Smile. When you look at me, let me see happiness in your eyes. 3. Give me your attention. Sit and talk with me privately; even if only for a second. 4. Imagine with [...]
10 Beautiful Islamic One Liners
Here are 10 encouraging one liner quotes. They are NOT hadeeth. 1. Give Allah what’s right, not what’s left. 2. Are you wrinkled with burden? Come to the mosque for a face lift. 3. A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing. 4. Don’t put a question mark where Allah puts a full [...]
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False al Qaeda links in South Africa
I read the article published 13 May 2013, in the Daily Maverick titled “Al Qaeda: Alive and well in South Africa”, about ex Vlakplaas reporter, De Wet Potgieter’s year long investigation regarding the Dockrat family particularly cousins- Junaid and Farhaad Ahmed. Potgieter alleges that the accused’s farm was a military training camp for al Qaeda. [...]
Palestinian Nakba: Commemorating 65 years
Yawm an-Nakbah, meaning “Day of the Catastrophe” is generally commemorated on 15 May, the day after the Gregorian calendar date for Israeli Independence Day (Yom Ha’atzmaut). For the Palestinians it is an annual day of commemoration of the displacement that preceded and followed the Israeli Declaration of Independence in 1948. These words make us remember [...]
Durban Councillor calls Israeli Apartheid artwork hate speech
The Israeli Apartheid Week ran from 11 March 2013 to today- 17 March 2013. UKZN and the Durban University of Technology hosted various events as part of the campaign. Amidst the events was an outrage kicked up by Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor, Avrille Marcia Coen in the Ethekwini Municipality against Pro-Palestinian activists on the city’s [...]
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