The Muslim Woman

Question and Answer: Q. We live in Russia and I have accepted Islam but my husband has not yet said he is a Muslim. Is my marriage valid and can I marry another man?     (Query published as received)   A.  If you reside in Russia or in any …

  New means of communication have rapidly turned the world into a global village. A village easily accessed by advanced modes of transport increasing the number of people who travel to a scale never witnessed before. Today many Muslims are “wandering” the world for various reasons, work, leisure, discovery or …

On a dark and stormy night in the dark cave of man’s mind, Shaitaan once lit a campfire and settled down to tell a story- a myth, in fact.  It went like this: Once upon a time Islam was revealed to a Prophet of near God-like perfection.  He shared it …

  Obey their demands. Give in to their tantrums. Deny them nothing. If they want it, indulge them. Make sure they know you will always be there to get them out of trouble. If they break a toy or wreck a car, replace it. Overlook, defend, or rescue them from …

www.ka.org.za The month of Safar.booklet Unfortunately, many people have various superstitious beliefs. Amongst these beliefs, is the belief that the month of Safar is a month of evil and bad luck. Rasulullah came at such a time when the world was filled with darkness and completely eradicated all such beliefs. …

  The Sufra   For over a thousand years, the Muslim world’s dining table could be folded, carried and made to vanish. It was a piece of cloth and woven into, it was an entire philosophy.   Sayyiduna Anas Ibn Maalik radiyallahu anhu said the Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam …

  by Shaykh Maulana Yunus Patel (rahmatullah alayh)   [This article was prepared before the World Cup 2010, which was hosted by South Africa. The advices relate and apply to all sports events, which are in conflict with Islamic teachings.]   The hype and talk presently is the World Cup. …

  A Muslim is required to maintain a good relationship with his relatives. In Islamic terms, ‘Silah-Rahimi’ is used to denote ‘good treatment towards the relatives’. In the Qur’an Allah tells us: “Give your relatives their due…” (17:26) “Allah commands justice, kindness and giving to near relatives….” (16:90) “…And show …

by Maulana Yunus Patel (rahmatullah alayh) It has been mentioned in a Hadeeth that a pious person from the Bani Israeel took a loan of 1000 gold coins and fixing a date, promised to pay back at that time. The person giving the loan required witnesses. The pious person said …

On her wedding day, the bride stands adorned with care. Every detail has been attended to: the garment chosen with deliberation, the jewellery placed just so, the effort of hours visible in her appearance. The women of the household admire her as they enter. Compliments follow one after another and the room …