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The phrase, ‘It’s in the air’ alludes to the general feeling or expectation of something to happen in the near future or something which is already present or prevailing. For the Muslim who reaches the months of Rajab and Sha`baan, the presence of Ramadaan is keenly sensed and felt. There …

Abu-Bakr’s (Radi Allahu Anhu – may Allah be pleased with him) name was Abdullah ibn ‘Uthman ibn ‘Amir and he was from the tribe of Quraish. He was also known as Abdullah bin Abu Qahafa. Ibn Kathir mentions in his books “The order and Refinement of the Beginning and the …

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KwaZulu-Natal has already experienced the first cold of winter. For many of us this means snuggling in warm blankets within cosy rooms enjoying a hot chocolate and the like. But for others it is a time of dread and suffering. A time of long nights struggling to find the barest …

By Abu Muhammad Yusuf It may be “cool”…but it’s a foolish and unislamic practise of another fool! Allah, The Most Wise, says: “Truly Allah guides not one who transgresses and lies.” (Qur’an-40:28) “Curse of Allah upon those who lie.” (Qur’an-3:61) Origins and History of April Fool Day There are differing …

‘Neither love nor hatred can be allowed to compromise justice.’ By Khalid Baig There is one word that captures the essence of all Islamic laws and all Islamic teachings; one word that describes the overriding value that permeates all Islamic values. Justice. The Qur’an says: “We sent aforetime our messengers …

Rabi Us Sani 26, 1434 A.H, Saturday, March 9, 2013 The Testimony Of The Author Before He Was Killed Sayyid Husain Al-Musawi is not an unfamiliar name among the Shi’ahs. He was a great scholar of the Shi’ahs who was born in Karbala and studied in Hauzah until he got …

Being ungrateful Ibn ‘Abbas (Radiallahu anhu) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: “I was shown Hell and found that the majority of its inhabitants were women who were ungrateful,” It was said, “Do they disbelieve in Allah? [Or are they ungrateful to Allah?]” And he replied, …

It is a scene that is replicated each Friday in hundreds of homes across the country. Over hearty servings of Akhni or Dhaal Chawal, the post mortem of the freshly delivered Jummuah lecture begins. As family members lop over their chairs and to a concomitant choir of burps and slurps, …

  Is your child in danger? Of the many socials ills that society is facing, perhaps the most tragic is that of teenage suicide. A young life brimming with potential, a life treasured by parents and family snuffed out before its flame could burn brightly. What sight can be more …