Jan 19
| 25 people viewed this post.
What do you think of the SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect IP Act) blackout? Wikipedia, Reddit, Mozilla, Google, and many others protest proposed law by the U.S. I went onto Wikipedia last night, 18 January 2012 and saw the blackout. It said that it will be for a full 24 hours from today, January 18th, starting at midnight ET. I asked around and not many people know of the internet strike.
So what is SOPA and PIPA? The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), also known as House Bill 3261 or H.R. 3261, is a bill that was introduced in the United States House of Representatives on October 26, 2011, by House Judiciary Committee Chair Representative Lamar S. Smith (R-TX) and a bipartisan group of 12 initial co-sponsors. The bill, if made law, would expand the ability of U.S. law enforcement and copyright holders to fight online trafficking in copyrighted intellectual property and counterfeit goods. Presented to the House Judiciary Committee, it builds on the similar PRO-IP Act of 2008 and the corresponding Senate bill, the PROTECT IP Act.
The originally proposed bill would allow the U.S. Department of Justice, as well as….. Click here to Read More
Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat was started by Muallimah Sa'uda in order to educate children through Deeni Ta’leem and follows a strictly method of teaching.“If there is no deeni ta’leem and no deeni enviroment at home, then there is basically nothing more the teachers can do." says Muallimah Sa'uda.
Dec 05
| 18 people viewed this post.
I have been meaning to add a post on Aashura since last week but the exams amongst other things has kept me so busy. The kids at Ummul Hasanaat Newcastle will have sharing day tomorrow Inshā’Allah, while the teachers will be fasting… LOL. No seriously, the children in the joy and spirit of Aashura are having their sharing tomorrow and teachers indeed will be fasting. We have to fast in the hot days as I like to say “If the price is cheap, everyone will buy”. So the price is high this year for Aashura… what’s the price? The hot weather here in SA. At least we have food to break our fasts with. So not a really high price. May Allah accept our good deeds. Ummul Hasanaat Johannesburg has delayed their sharing day so that teacher and student may enjoy their sharing day alike.
This day of great historical significance where Allah accepted the repentance of Sayyidina Aadam (‘Alaihis-Salaam) after his exile from Paradise; where Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala saved Sayyidina Nooh (‘Alaihis-Salaam) and his companions in the ark; where Allah extinguished the fire in which Sayyidina Ibraheem (‘Alaihis-Salaam) was thrown by Nimrood; And where Allah Subhanahu wa….. Click here to Read More
Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat was started by Muallimah Sa'uda in order to educate children through Deeni Ta’leem and follows a strictly method of teaching.“If there is no deeni ta’leem and no deeni enviroment at home, then there is basically nothing more the teachers can do." says Muallimah Sa'uda.
Nov 26
| 15 people viewed this post.
We thank each and everyone who donated to the Bihar Qur’aan Project and the Rose Park Project.
Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat gifted each parent as appreciation for their contribution. May Allah accept our efforts!
Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat was started by Muallimah Sa'uda in order to educate children through Deeni Ta’leem and follows a strictly method of teaching.“If there is no deeni ta’leem and no deeni enviroment at home, then there is basically nothing more the teachers can do." says Muallimah Sa'uda.
Nov 25
| 70 people viewed this post.
Oh how the year has passed yet again. The question to ask is “Have we improved spiritually in the past year?” Have we come closer to Allah? Have we become better to our fellow man or are we still chasing after the deceptive dunya with her poisonous alluring charms? It is the eve of Muharram here and I have made my resolution to be a Mu’minah, to reach greater communion with my Rabb, to touch more hearts and lives, to not ever miss tahajjud, to increase in Qur’aan… My list is loooong!
Let us start the new year with prayer and fasting and being good to each other.
We urge you to not make bid’ah (innovations) such as “Read this special salaah for the beginning of the month, like 2 Raka’ats salaah, recite Surah Fatihah & 30 times Sura Ikhlas…” PLEASE THIS IS NOT SANCTIONED BY THE AHLUS SUNNAH WAL JAMAA’AH.
Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reported that Rasoolullah (Sallallahu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam) said “The best fasting after Ramadhaan is fasting Allah’s month of Muharram.”
The phrase “Allah’s month”, connecting the name of the month to the name of Allah signifies the importance of the month.
It was proven that Rasoolullah (Sallallahu ‘Alayhi….. Click here to Read More
Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat was started by Muallimah Sa'uda in order to educate children through Deeni Ta’leem and follows a strictly method of teaching.“If there is no deeni ta’leem and no deeni enviroment at home, then there is basically nothing more the teachers can do." says Muallimah Sa'uda.
Nov 15
| 45 people viewed this post.
I have been a bit delayed with this post as it is exam time here. There’s barely time to do anything else but have exam fever. Without further adieu, Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat has been informed that 112 good quality Saudi printed Arabic Qur’aans (with Indo-Pak script) and 25 Hindi/Arabic/Urdu translations of the Noble Qur’aan (by Dr. Muhsin Khan and Dr. Taqi ud Din al Hilali) has reached Bihar, India much to the delight of our brother who called for help, Zia ul Haque. Alhamdulillah!
62 copies of Saudi printed Arabic Qur’aans (with Indo-Pak script) and 15 copies of the Hindi Noble Qur’aan translation were purchased from Islamic Bookstore Kolkata (www.islamicbookstore.co.in). 50 Saudi printed Arabic Qur’aans (with Indo-Pak script) and 10 Noble Qur’aans Arabic to English and Urdu translations were purchased from Darus Salam India (www.darussalam.in). Islamic bookstore provided us with free shipping and did an excellent job with delivery. We thank both Darus Salam India (brother Zabeullah Baig) and Islamic Bookstore Kolkata….. Click here to Read More
Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat was started by Muallimah Sa'uda in order to educate children through Deeni Ta’leem and follows a strictly method of teaching.“If there is no deeni ta’leem and no deeni enviroment at home, then there is basically nothing more the teachers can do." says Muallimah Sa'uda.
Nov 10
| 111 people viewed this post.
Growing up I remember asking my father, “Where is daddy going?” And he would answer, “Kerk Street”. As I grew older I heard wonderful true stories about the spread of Tableegh in South Africa, Johannesburg especially.
Many of them of how Qari Abdul Hamid Dhudhat (rahimahullah) of Panoli village, Bharuch district, Gujerat, India started it all in Kerk Street Masjid in Johannesburg.
It was in the late 1960′s that Qari Abdul Hamid (rahimahullah) came to South Africa. At that time Islam was not as it is today. Very few men and women could be identified as Muslims should one pass by and people knew little about Deen and acted on even far less than what they knew. The loving Qari Abdul Hamid (rahimahullah) began befriending with young men from Johannesburg and encouraging them towards coming closer to Allah and spreading Deenul Islam (tableegh). Although he knew no English at the time, his warmth allowed for the language of hearts to prevail. The families of these young men were most hospitable to him, particularly the Dadhabhai, Bismillah, Patel and other families.
Qari Abdul Hamid (rahimahullah) resided in Johannesburg at Kerk Street Mosque where he would befriend and encourage the working men to….. Click here to Read More
Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat was started by Muallimah Sa'uda in order to educate children through Deeni Ta’leem and follows a strictly method of teaching.“If there is no deeni ta’leem and no deeni enviroment at home, then there is basically nothing more the teachers can do." says Muallimah Sa'uda.
Oct 31
| 367 people viewed this post.
The Aftermath – Exclusive Photos.
I went to Darul Uloom today and was able to get some photos. The site is horrific but Alhamdulillah no-one was hurt. Reports say that the building was scheduled for demolishing to make way for a new building, but not only did the walls, stairs and roof go up in flames but personal belongings of those who lived there. I remember the days when we would buy toasted egg sandwiches and sit in the eating room and chat or the students making burgers. Those were the good ‘ol days but now we can only look forward to a cleanup and a new building for generations to come.
Click here for more pics
Muallim Rashaad is a Graphic Designer and our Web Administrator. He has also completed fours years at Darul Uloom Newcastle and has taught here at Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat. "Let's give our best for our Deen" says Muallim Rashaad. He is also our Treasurer and Vice-Principal.
Oct 29
| 44 people viewed this post.
Students were given an optional task of creating a frame choosing one of the Asma al Husnaa (beautiful Names of Allah). The assignment facilitator was our arts and crafts teacher Faheemah Docrat and it was supervised by myself. Students were judged on creativity, presentation, (of actual frame and speech on what the name meant as well as how they perceived the meaning of the specific name). I was stunned by the creativity of the students. I am glad that after this assignment, students will never forget the name of Allah that they chose for the frame.
Students were awarded certificates of participation as well as prizes for “Most Creative”. Awards of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place were based on the student doing her own work as well as the speech and presentation.
Subhaanallah, they really went all out. I am so proud of them.
Visit the Gallery-Calligraphy for pictures of the frames at http://www.ummulhasanaat.co.za/gallery?album=1&gallery=5&nggpage=2
Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat was started by Muallimah Sa'uda in order to educate children through Deeni Ta’leem and follows a strictly method of teaching.“If there is no deeni ta’leem and no deeni enviroment at home, then there is basically nothing more the teachers can do." says Muallimah Sa'uda.
Oct 29
| 494 people viewed this post.
A fire broke out today from the top floor of one of the Darul Uloom’s buildings, better know as “Cook-Saheb’s Room” by the students. The whole building was completely engulfed in flames leaving nothing but burnt walls. Alhamdulillah no one was injured. Reports say that the fire started at 17:30 and continued until 18:30. There are no reports as yet as to how the fire actually started. One thing for sure is all that is left are the memories that students have of buying food from Cook Saheb “Cooksub” and “chilling” in the eating room.
There were many students and local residents who came to the firefighters aid and great admiration has to be given to all of them for their bravery in trying to save the building and (more…)
Muallim Rashaad is a Graphic Designer and our Web Administrator. He has also completed fours years at Darul Uloom Newcastle and has taught here at Madrasah Ummul Hasanaat. "Let's give our best for our Deen" says Muallim Rashaad. He is also our Treasurer and Vice-Principal.
Oct 22
| 15 people viewed this post.
Among the auspicious months of worship are the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, which Allah has preferred over all the other days of the year. Ibn ‘Abbaas (radhiyallāhu anhumā) reported that Rasoolullah (Sallallhu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam) said: “There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.” The people asked, “Not even jihaad for the sake of Allah?” He said, “Not even jihaad for the sake of Allah, except in the case of a man who went out to fight giving himself and his wealth up for the cause, and came back with nothing.” (Reported by Bukhaari, 2/457).
Ibn ‘Abbaas (radhiyallāhu anhumā) also reported that the Rasoolullah (Sallallhu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam) said: “There is no deed more precious in the sight of Allah, nor greater in reward, than a good deed done during the ten days of Sacrifice.” He was asked, “Not even jihaad for the sake of Allah?” He said, “Not even jihaad for the sake of Allah, except in the case of a man who went out to fight giving himself and his wealth up for the cause, and came back with nothing.” (Reported by al-Daarimi, 1/357; its isnaad is….. Click here to Read More
Muallimah Kaashifa Asmal Jamal began teaching in 1998. In 2001 she agreed to privately tutor a boy diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and has grown day by day. Muallimah holds a special place in her heart for all her students. One would ask where does she draw her strength from other than turning to Allah?
Older Entries
Your Views