Wives of the Prophet Muhammad Series (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) Introduction What is there that a woman may not do? She can do everything except what Allah has forbidden. The teachings of Islam tell us what the limits of behavior are. Anyone who goes beyond these …
Read More »‘Don’t let extra-mural activities wreck your child’s spiritual future’
Giving preference to additional school lessons and extra mural activities over Madressah education is akin to favouring the Dunya over the Akhirah. These were the sentiments of a senior South African Mufti, commenting on the lack of enthusiasm amongst some learners in pursuing a primary Maktab education. Speaking to Cii …
Read More »Social Media and the Evil Eye
Bint Ahmed Sulaymaan – It’s common that every time something happens in our lives we take a picture and put it up on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. “Watch out and be careful”, says Mufti Ismail Menk, “People are suffering and struggling. Why? The evil eye is the truth. You are inviting …
Read More »The Harms of Sins
Khanqah Akhtari ka.org.za BY HAZRAT MOULANA HAKEEM AKHTHAR SAHEB RAHMATULLAHI ALAYH v Due to the evil of sins, one is deprived of the knowledge of Deen. v One’s sustenance decreases i.e. the Barakah of Rizq goes away. Despite one’s sustenance appearing to be plentiful, very little benefit is derived from it. …
Read More »How can we expect to win the war against woman abuse when we still celebrate Miss World?
Ebrahim Moosa – Comment | 22 Safar 1436/15 December 2014 Is it not a supremely ironic commentary on the state of our society that barely days after we conclude a major annual drive to challenge the abuse of women and children in the country, we are called to extend our congratulations …
Read More »Love each other for the Sake of ALLAH
EXCELLENCE AND ETIQUETTE OF SINCERE LOVE FOR THE SAKE OF ALLAH Allaah, the Exalted, says: “Muhammad (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) is the Messenger of Allaah. And those who are with him are severe against disbelievers, and merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and falling down prostrate (in prayer), seeking bounty from …
Read More »What is that Coke doing in your fridge?
Cii News | 10 December 2014 Coming hot on the heels of its successful #HandsOffAlAqsa campaign, UK based NGO, Friends of Al Aqsa(FOA) has launched a brand new popular drive, this time aimed at a ubiquitous global brand it says is aiding the oppression of the Palestinian people. Creatively dubbed …
Read More »FOREVER AFTER
By Khalid Baig In all societies and at all times marriage has been considered an occasion for great joy. The word most used with “wedding” is “celebration.” In fiction, which reflects our inner desires, they “lived happily ever after.” Obviously seeking success in marriage has been a pre-occupation of all …
Read More »World AIDS Day- Islamic Perspective
SAVE SEX RATHER SAFE SEX – PREVENTION IS BETTER THEN CURE Jamiatul Ulama SA —————– And do not come near adultery, indeed it is immoral and a wicked path (to follow) All Praise is due to Allah And May His choicest salutations continue to descend on our Master Muhammad …
Read More »The Boy & the Apple Tree
Y Khan A long time ago, there was a huge apple tree. A little boy loved to come and play around it everyday. He climbed to the treetop, ate the apples, took a nap under the shadow…he loved the tree and the tree loved to play with him. Time went …
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Jamiatul Ulama KZN Council of Muslim Theologians