Miscellaneous

12 Shocking Facts About South Africa’s Water Crisis

Cii Radio | 19 Muharram 1437/02 November 2015 South Africa is in the fourth consecutive year of drier- than-average weather, with 2015 the most severe. Arid conditions are slashing food production and boosting the price of staples such as corn. Meteorologists claim it is caused by El Nino, a global …

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Love for Allah

    Love is the main force that will cause us to move in the obedience of Allah. But the heat of this love has to be of a certain degree. When it reaches an optimum level we will be able to, for example, brave the cold and wake up …

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The difference between Islam and Shi’ism Series P1

مضل له ومن يضلله فلا هادي له ، ونشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له، ونشهد أن سيدنا ونبينا ومولانا محمدا عبده ورسوله ، ونشهد أن الله سبحنه وتعالى جعله خاتم الأنبياء والمرسلين ، وأرسله إلى الناس كافة بشيرا ونذرا ، وداعيا إلى الله وسراجا منيرا ، …

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Towards a brighter South Africa

  Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam while speaking of the fate of the Muslim businessman portrays two vastly different scenarios. On the one hand Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam mentions, “The businessman who is truthful and trustworthy will be raised with the Prophets, the Truthful ones, and the martyrs.” (Tirmizi) …

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Take no aspect of Deen for granted

  Bint Ahmed Sulaymaan | 25 Dhul Qa’dah 1436/10 September 2015 It is not unfair to say that we live in a time when a large number of us have thrown our heads in a tumble dryer and then placed it on our shoulders and set forth in the world …

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Sahaba Series – Salmaan al Farsi RA

Salmaan al Farsi RA’s intense thirst for the truth Cii Radio | 22 Dhul Qa’dah 1436/07 September 2015 Ibn Abbas (radiallahu anhu) went to Salman Al Farsi (radiallahu anhu) when he was old and requested Salman (radiallahu anhu) to tell him his story. Salman (radiallahu anhu) narrated his story: “I …

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From temple to Baitullah – Hinduism to Hajj

Hamza Chinsamy’s journey from Hinduism to Hajj Cii News | 19 Dhul Qa’dah 1436/04 September 2015Hamza Chinsamy’s journey to Islam began about twenty years ago, as a teenager completing high school. Now, eight years after embracing Islam, he is about to embark on what many call the journey of a …

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39 Reasons to increase Salawat/Durood

Ibtahal Minhaj Bismillah Rabbi Zidnee Ilman “My Lord! Increase me in knowledge.” Ubai bin Ka’ab (may Allah be pleased with him), who said; ‘I said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, I supplicate often, so how much of my supplication should I devote to you?’ He replied, ‘as you desire’. I said, …

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Cripple or Capable?

alhaadi.org.za There was a Sahaabi by the name of ‘Amr bin Jamooh (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). This Sahaabi – although severely crippled – did not allow his handicap to come in the way of his heartfelt desire to serve and strive in the path of Allah Ta‘ala. Thus when the announcement to …

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