“Plain talk bad manners”
Articles, Contemporary Issues, Social IssuesThis is a common Caribbean slang that can be considered an oxymoron. “Plain talk” is not a bad thing, provided it’s done in the right way. For Trinidadians however, the […]
Social Issues
We Used to Be Activists
Articles, Contemporary Issues, Social IssuesWe used to be activists! The Prophet ﷺ was an activist. He changed the system. A system that in jahiliyyah saw the weak – including women, foreigners, those without rights – oppressed.
DO’s and DON’TS of Nasiha
Articles, Social IssuesAdīnun Naṣīḥa. A common phrase for some, others not so much. “A part of religion is giving good (Islamic) advice.” (Recorded in Ṣaḥīḥ Bukhārī) According to the Cambridge dictionary, advice
Becoming an Eco-Muslim
Da'wah, Social IssuesQuite naturally, the Quran and Sunnah has directed us towards being eco-conscious, enjoining good practices and adopting better habits with regard to the environment. All of creation was fashioned in
What to do at the Time of Natural Catastrophes
Articles, Du'a, Social IssuesBy: Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullah Everyone is aware of the devastation that natural disasters bring with them. Many lose their lives, hundreds of thousands lose relatives, entire communities are
Islamic Tarbiyah: An education perspective
Social IssuesTarbiyah is the art of training our human natures appropriately at various levels and in different situations to help in the complete growth of a person’s disposition.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE BELOVED PROPHET ﷺ
Contemporary Issues, Social Issues, SunnahA DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE BELOVED PROPHET ﷺ By: Mufti Hanif Patel MORNING Prophet Muhammad (peace and salutations be upon him) would wake up after his dawn nap
Whats with all this texting, forwarding, coping and pasting craze??
Contemporary Issues, Da'wah, Social IssuesUsing Social Media and Technology Responsibly By: Shaykh-ul-Hadīth, Hadrat Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh A key feature of the era we live in is the rapid development of technology and
This Thing Called Parenting…
Contemporary Issues, Sisters corner, Social IssuesI’m looking for the manual— you know the one that tells you all about how to raise a kid? Okay, so there’s no instruction booklet for raising children, but
Muslim Contribution to Science
Da'wah, History, Ilm, Social IssuesBy: Mufti Hanif Patel The Qur’an repeatedly highlights the importance of acquiring knowledge and an education. The first command of the Quran was to “Read in the name of you
The Romantic Prophet (P.B.U.H)?
Sisters corner, Social Issues, Sunnah, UncategorizedHow to be romantic with your spouse BY: Mufti Faraz al-Mahmudi As the days come to closer to one’s marriage, excitement, ecstasy and elation pump through the bride and groom. The
Worried about your Sustenance?
Contemporary Issues, Fiqh, Social IssuesBy Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh Recently, I was approached by a concerned brother who had been facing some difficult times with regards his provision and sustenance. This is something that