Youth

 Sad state of the Muslim ummah today especially the youth.   By Ameera Al Hakawati, 7:00 pm Tuesday, 5th August 2014   There’s nothing quite like a herd of hijabis behaving horrendously to start a debate amongst Muslims, writesAmeera Al Hakawati. But maybe it’s time “modern” Muslimahs realise they need to turn …

Cii News | 28 August 2014/02 Dhul Qa’dah 1435 Bennies, boo, beans, apples, doves, bubbles, bounce, meow – meow, Charlie, super K, Skag, ganja and spliff – they sound like the names of games that kids play. They’re actually the names of “games” that both kids and adults indulge in. …

Bint us salaam – Cii Radio | 28 August 2014/02 Shawaal 1435 In a little town close to the Indian Ocean, a piece of land was given for a Masjid. After the Masjid was built it was named after the sister who donated the property. The woman married a Hindu man …

 Sh. Mirza Yawar Baig muslimmatters.org   A leader is remembered not by what he or she possessed or consumed, not by how much power they had or whether they were charming or beautiful, but by the legacy they leave behind. This is what I want to talk to you about; …

Sakeena Suliman – Cii News | 20 August 2014/24 Shawaal 1435 Smoking a hubb is not a new fad, but it’s still very fashionable. Hubbly bubbly, hookah, shisha – call it what you like – it’s been around for a while masquerading as a harmless pass time. This popular water pipe …

Sakeena Suliman – Cii News | 07 August 2014/09 Shawaal 1435 A mother holds her son locked up in his bedroom. He is 16. It’s his summer holiday. There is an en-suite and plenty of books in his room. If he gets hungry she’ll pass his meals through the window. She …

 THREE Inspiring Stories Bint Assalaam – Cii Radio | 4 June 2014/5 Shabaan 1435 Leading a double life means being Muslim at home and being someone else at school or university, at work or in other circles. Those who can relate to leading a double life have probably done it or …

Fatima Haffejee | Words weren’t always my strong point (even now, I’m not sure it still is) and yet, I’ve, since as long as I can remember, been an avid journal writer. It is something beyond description to be able to recollect your life in words. Almost like watching a video …

Cii News | 27 May 2014/27 Rajab 1435 Often talent scouting and development among the youth is associated with sport. Talent scouts are usually out to find the world’s next outstanding young athlete. But for the elevation of Islam there needs to be a stronger focus on scouting or identifying …

By Sabeen Mansoori Wedding season is once again around the corner. Many hours of the holiday season will be spent looking upon the beaming faces of the bride and groom and the guests arrayed in all their finery. People will smile and chatter, and at the center of it all …