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    Empangeni is a town along the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, approximately 157km from Durban and a mere 16km from the major harbour town of Richards Bay.   Alhamdulillah, with the grace of Allah Ta’ala, the initial foundation of the Empangeni Jumuah Masjid was laid by Hajee Bhai Padia …

Eating Dates Eat seven pressed dates in the morning before eating any food if you can. Dates should preferably be from Al-Madinah. If this is not possible, then eat any pressed dates. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Whoever eats seven pressed (ajwah) dates every morning before eating any …

Sūrat al-Hujurāt | Verse by Verse Part 4 “As for those” bedouins, coarse by nature and loud by habit[1] “who call out to you” simultaneously raising their voices to the Prophet (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam) and speaking loudly to him as they would to each other[2] “from outside your private quarters,” which were the …

Sūrat al-Hujurāt | Verse by Verse Part 3 “Those who subdue their voices when they are with the Messenger of Allāh” lowering them when speaking to him directly or to others while in his presence out of respect for him (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam) “are people whose hearts Allāh has tested for …

Sūrat al-Hujurāt | Verse by Verse Part 2 “You who have faith,” having believed in Allāh and His Messenger, “Do not raise your voices above the voice of the Prophet,” blurting out words thoughtlessly, rather observe due propriety when speaking to him, and do not speak in a voice louder than his,[1] else you …

One of the main themes that runs through hadiths about the End Days is how good will be considered as being bad; and visa versa, how trustworthiness and honesty shall disappear, how the worthless will be raised to positions of rank and respect, and how there will be an increase in disobedience and widespread …

Sūrat al-Hujurāt | Verse by Verse Part 1 This Medinan Sūrah takes its title from the reference to the Prophet’s private rooms in verse 4. It deals with social aspects of Muslim society, informing the believers how to interact with the Prophet with due propriety, and with each other with …

The Hour is drawing near and the moon has been cleft in two, declares the Qur’an [54:1] In another of its many eschatological verses, it says: They ask you about the Hour. Say: ‘Knowledge of it is but with Allah. What will make you aware of it? It maybe that the Hour is near.’ [33:63] The …

A Blow to Western Imperialism and a Victory for Islam   Allah has promised those of you who believe and do righteous deeds that He will surely bestow power on them in the land as He bestowed power on those that preceded them; and that He will firmly establish their …

In times of difficulty and hardship, it is easy to lose hope and fall into despondency, especially when the suffering is widespread, such as in our current situation. While we cannot control our destiny, we CAN control our perspective. Instead of looking at the thorns with the roses, let us …