Haaroon Rasheed was an ‘Abbaasi Khaleefah who ruled over the Muslim empire from 170 A.H. until his demise in 193 A.H. at the age of forty-five. On one occasion, when Haaroon Rasheed came to Madeenah Munawwarah, he sent a messenger to Imaam Maalik (rahimahullah) with the following message: “Come …
Read More »The Importance of the MAKTAB (after school Islamic Education)
The first word revealed of the Quran is “Iqra” READ! Seek knowledge! Educate yourselves! Be educated. “Read and your Lord is Honourable, who taught(to write) with the pen taught man what he knew not, Those of His servants only who are possesses of knowledge fear Allah; Surely Allah is …
Read More »At The Approach of Rajab & Sha’ban
With the sighting of the crescent of Rajab, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) would anticipate and begin preparations for the month of Ramadhan. This is two months in advance! People “live to see” various accomplishments in their lives, but a Believer “lives for” and yearns to witness sacred days like …
Read More »From Make-up to Niqab: The Journey of a Muslim Woman
by Bint Kashmir. For many young women, their desire to wear make-up usually starts in high school. As young women, we often see our friends doing something that is considered “cool” or “grown-up” and just follow suit. However, this change is usually much to the dismay of our …
Read More »Stories of the Ambiya – Prophet Loot, Ismaeel, Ishaaq and Yaqoob AS
Nabi Loot, Ismaa’eel, Ishaaq & Yacoob A.S. [pdf-embedder url=”https://jamiat.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Nabi-Loot-Ismaaeel-Ishaaq-Yacoob-A.S.pdf” title=”Nabi, Loot, Ismaa’eel, Ishaaq & Yacoob A.S.”]
Read More »Never Lose Hope
الحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين All Praises are for Allah and Peace and Blessings upon the Messenger of Allah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, his family and his companions. Allah, The Exalted Said: وَلَنَبْلُوَنَّكُم بِشَيْءٍ مِّنَ الْخَوْفِ وَالْجُوعِ وَنَقْصٍ مِّنَ الْأَمْوَالِ …
Read More »Why the Suffering?
by Shaykh Maulana Yunus Patel (rahmatullah alayh) Many ask the question : Why is the Ummah suffering so much, despite millions making dua throughout the world, and millions making dua during Haj and Umrah? Why is there no change? The answer can be understood by way of an analogy : …
Read More »Positive Thinking
In the world today, anxiety, fear, worry and negative thinking has overwhelmed many of us. Individuals are brought down by negative thinking, that results from financial problems, their health, their profile and so on. All of these anxieties over time adds up and kills our optimism. It is so easy …
Read More »‘Team work makes the dream work’. Chapter 3
Welcome back to chapter 3 of ‘team work makes the dream work’. In the previous chapter, we looked at some of the skills Sarah and Hannah used in their lives to help them manage their chronic relationship issues. Thus far, we have addressed issues that are chronic but of …
Read More »In a Split Second…
Indeed, the creation of Allah Ta‘ala is most beautiful and amazing, and yet it reflects not even a miniscule amount of the infinite and unimaginable beauty and perfection of the Creator – Allah Ta‘ala. Therefore, when we ponder over the creation of Allah Ta‘ala, we learn many important lessons and begin …
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