Islamic Lifestyle

Divorce in lieu of Mahr (Khula)

    Nasihah (Advice): Do not give an excessive amount of Mahr   Abul Ajfa As Sulami reported that Umar bin Khattab (Radhiyallahu Anhu) delivered a sermon to us and said, “Do not go to extremes in giving women their dowry, for if that were a sign of honour and dignity …

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Old and cold with no one to hold

Yusuf Omar – Lifestyle | 1 November 2016 radio islam I recently had the privilege of visiting a home for the aged, or what we commonly refer to as an old-age home. Now, I call it a privilege because many of us never get this opportunity. Even though entrance is free and …

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How to Treat the En-suite

As man advances and progresses in developments and technology, the levels of comfort in his life also proportionately increase. Among the many facilities with which we are now pampered is that of the en-suite toilet. There was a time when the toilet was outside the home. Using it at night …

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Why Are You Angry?

If you find yourself angry, heated, short tempered, easy to lash out at people and easily inclined to make a big scene out of a small issue, then it’s time to think about what’s really making you an angry and unforgiving person. There are interesting pointers that Allah Almighty gave …

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Marital Issues

HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD (peacebe upon him) said “ When a husband and wife look at each other with love Almighty Allah look at them with Mercy” (Bukhari and Tirmithi) “Who knew marriage could be so difficult?” asked Sara: “One day you’re this care-free woman, pretty selfish and self-indulgent. Next you …

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The Island Called Dunya

  There was once a big ship that landed on an Island. The Captain said to the people: “Dear passengers, we will anchor here for u to gather provision & admire the beauty & we shall move on with our journey in a few hours time.” All the passengers got …

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Beyond the UNESCO resolution – Al Aqsa

Why Muslims are the most fitting custodians of Masjid al Aqsa  radio islam Ebrahim Moosa – Analysis | 21 October 2016 The Zionist world has been up in arms after UNESCO, on October 13, passed a resolution thoroughly condemning a range of Israeli violations at Masjid al Aqsa. Zionist mouthpieces …

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Teenage Crushes

Question: Being a girl, is it Haraam to have crushes on boys or to like them? Answer: Respected Sister in Islam السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته As salaamu alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu Jazakillah for your email. You have posed a very important question which affects the lives of every one of …

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(PIW) *Parent Induced Wastefulness*

AN OLD SICKNESS WITH A NEW NAME When parents strive to give their children the best of everything at an early age, they are sowing seeds for materially insatiable monsters that are prone to sloth, apathy, avarice and fear. Don’t stand in self- defense as yet. I have proof. As …

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