Ebrahim Moosa Each year the night of October 31 is commemorated by some in the non Muslim world as Halloween. This is an occasion with unmistakeable pagan roots that has also been co-opted by some Christians. In South Africa, in recent years, with many Muslims having relocated into the ‘suburbs’ …
Read More »Ummi! ( My Beloved Mother )
O my Sister! “When last did you, as a mother have a decent discussion with your child, or when was the last time you as a daughter, conversed with your mother?” You may be already giving yourself a pat on the back, all excited that you will receive full marks …
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Committed to the Comfort of his Mother
(Haarithah bin Nu’maan [radhiyallahu ‘anhu] #1) Sayyiduna Haarithah bin Nu’maan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was an eminent Ansaari Sahaabi of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) who had fought in the Battle of Badr. From all the virtues of this Sahaabi, it was the love, respect and selflessness with which he served his mother, …
Read More »Concept of child-free life
Question As-salamu aleikum. What is Islamic view for being “childfree”, voluntary childless (without reason or with reason like “I will be bad parent due some problems)? Is it haram, might it cause sin, curse from Allah or loosing of rizq/barakhat in life? (Question published as received) Answer In the Name …
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Read More »‘Team work makes the dream work’. Chapter 2
“Team work makes the dream work” Part 1 Disclaimer: The stories in our articles are not factual. Their themes however, are based on real life challenges. In the previous chapter, we looked at Sarah’s story regarding chronic difference of opinion and how this impacted negatively on the relationship. We …
Read More »Antidepressant Addiction
It boggles the mind how many modern people rely on drugs, medication, antidepressants just to function. What is the percentage of people taking daily antidepressants? Anxiety meds? Mood stabilizers? Is this number higher in high-tech secular western countries or in “third-world” traditional countries? How many have become completely dependent on …
Read More »Living to Die or Dying to Live
Death is a harsh and fearful reality faced by everyone who lives. No one has the power to avoid it, nor does anyone around a dying person have the ability to prevent it. It is something that happens every moment and is something encountered by the young and the old, …
Read More »Truth or Lie …?
http://uswatulmuslimah.co.za (Tie the Tongue Series –) “LIAR!” – From all the accusations that could be leveled against a person, this is definitely among the worst. This word is not a mere accusation – it is a sword that slices through one’s integrity, honesty and truthfulness, leaving them no more. Once …
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