Year after year, in the month of Rajab, the Me’raaj (the night journey to the seven heavens and beyond) of Nabi Sallallaahu alaihi wasallam is remembered globally. And whilst we wallow in the glory of learning how esteemed an Ummah we are and of the gifts that we were endowed with on this special night, shouldn’t we also be recoiling in terror at the warnings that were issued on this night? … [Read more...]

The commencing of the holidays spontaneously brings about concern in the hearts of many a parent with regards to the activities of their youth during the holiday period.   The vitality of youth is indeed a gift from Allah Ta’aala as mentioned in Sura Ar- Rum:  “Allah is the One who created you from weakness, then He gave you strength after weakness, then He gave you weakness and grey hair … [Read more...]

GREED Advice of Moulana Maseehullaah Khan Saahib Rahimahullaah Allah Ta’aala says: “Do not cast your eyes on those things which We bestowed as an enjoyment to different kinds of people.” (Suratul  Hijr , verse 88) Rasulullaah Sallallaahu alaihi wasallam said: “Man becomes old, while two things of his increase: greed for wealth and greed for [longer] life.” (Bukhaari and Muslim) The … [Read more...]

SURAH AL–ASR (The Time) Surah: 103 THEME: TIME, IMAAN & RIGHTEOUS ACTIONS, PROPAGATION OF TRUTH AND PERSEVERANCE  In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful 1. (An Oath) by the token of the time of ASR. 2. Indeed man is at a loss! 3. Except those who believe and do righteous acts and then mutually advise with the truth and enjoin patience and perseverance. COMMENTARY This … [Read more...]

(Continued from the last issue …..) The following is a continuation of the discussion between a Ghair Muqallid (one who seeks to understand the laws of Islam directly from the Qur’aan and Hadeeth without the intermediary of the four Imaams of jurisprudence or one who does not follow the rulings of any one of these four Imaams) and the late grand Mufti of India, Hadrat Mufti Mahmoodul- Hassan … [Read more...]

In the last issue of the Al Jamiat we published a transcript of the first half of the debate that took place on SAFM hosted live by, Jeremy Maggs on the 4th of December 2007. Among the panel of guests was Mufti Ebrahim Desai Saahib of Jamiatul Ulama (KZN). The topic was Blasphemy. Below is the second half of this transcript. The following alphabets are abbreviations for the different … [Read more...]

Intention is the most important factor in a Muslim’s actions. Incorrect intention will result in loss, whilst correct intention will earn the pleasure of Allah Ta’ala. Rasullullaah Sallallaahu alaihi wasallam was asked, “What is Imaan (faith)?” He replied, “Another name for Imaan is sincerity.” Just as an action is useless and void of reward if performed without Imaan, likewise it is … [Read more...]

This article is a continuation of the article “Rave Culture” which appeared in the last issue of the Al-Jamiat. In the “Altered State” they also write, “The rave scene is the first step to re-awakening. You dance for hours to Shamanic tribal drumming, that clears your heads of all your conditioning and your mind is opened. Then you’ve got to re-programme it with a different … [Read more...]

Ta’leem A Muslim home should always be pervaded by the remembrance of Allah Ta’aala at any time. Learning, teaching and engaging in the Ibaadah (worship) of Allah Ta’aala should be an integral part of every Muslim home. In the days of the Sahaabah, it was common among them that they would make their homes into places of learning and worship. Sayyiduna Umar bin Khattaab Radiyallaahu anhu was … [Read more...]

“And remember the favour of Allah upon you when you were enemies and He joined your hearts together, so that, by His grace you became Bretheren (In faith).” (Surah Ale-Imraan, verse: 103) Jaabir Radiyallaahu anhu has reported that Rasullullaah Sallallaahu alaihi wasallam addressed us saying, “O People! Indeed Your Rabb is One and Your forefather is one. There is no virtue of  Arabs over … [Read more...]