A sister’s insight on dealing with the aftermath of her trip to Syria. Days turn to weeks and weeks into months since our return from Turkey/Syria. Will life ever be the same? Did my mind …
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Report on Syria (Reyhanli and Killis)
Report on Syria (Reyhanli and Killis) by Suraiya Vawda Newcastle, KZN Alhamdulillaah I am most grateful for the unbelievable experience I had on our mission to show solidarity and support to the thousands of displaced …
Read More »Sadaqat-ul Jaariyah
Sadaqat-ul Jaariyah by Sister Ayesha Vadia Moola Sayyidunaa Abu Hurairah (RadiyAllaahu ‘anhu) narrated that Nabi (Sallallaahu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam) said: “When a man passes away, his deeds come to an end but three; (1) continuous …
Read More »My I’tikaaf Journey to the Forgotten Haram- 2012 / 1433 (Part 2)
We continue with Brother Zeyn Shahzada’s experience of i’tikaaf in al-Aqsa 2012 / 1433 AH. We were told to enter into the haram with just a small bag enough for ten nights of i’tikaaf so …
Read More »My I’tikaaf Journey to the Forgotten Haram- 2012 / 1433 (Part 1)
We hope this touching experience by Brother Zeyn Shahzada stirs hearts all over the world for those sitting for i’tikaaf this year and those planning for next year in-shaa-Allah. Alhamdulillah, it had been my burning …
Read More »The Baghdad Moment
In the name of Allah, The Beneficient, The Merciful And Peace and Blessings on Prophet Muhammad And verily this nation of yours is one nation, and I am your Lord and Cherisher: therefore fear Me …
Read More »“Firsts” in Islam
We often remember many events and names in history like Sir Isaac Newton, Leonardo da Vinci,etc. How well do we know our Islamic history, not just of our country, but of the people who were …
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, …
Read More »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. …
Read More »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 …
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