*Motherhood

  By Abdur Rahmaan Umar “I love you, mom,” whispered Yusuf as he wrapped the soft pashmina shawl around his mother’s shoulders. The vibrant peach contrasted with the dark rings that had grown under her eyes lately, but their brightness had not faded. Her eyes lit up as she stroked …

Tickets were sold out within minutes. People will queue for hours or may even camp overnight to be first in line to enter. This weekend sees the concert of teenage Justin Bieber. This question that needs to be asked is: As a Muslim should I be attending such a gathering? …

By Khalifah ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdul ‘Aziz (rahimahullah) Compiled by Moulana Muhammad Abbasomar (Madda Zilluhu) Khalifah ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdul ‘Aziz (rahimahullah) wrote the following instructions to his children’s mentor: “Be strict on them for this is more effective in restraining them. Stop them from sleeping after Fajr Salaah, for this causes …

The common cold and/or influenza are viral infections, not usually bacterial, of the upper respiratory tract, caused by invasion into the nose, throat, sinuses, or ears. The virus travels either from hand to mouth and nose, or through the air on minute droplets carrying infected secretions from one child to …

Letter from mother As featured on Sabahul Khair {Keep the tissues on hand….} ‘My Son, I am Your Mother’ All praise is due to Allah, the easer of grief and the dispeller of worries, and may his blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad Sallalahu alaihi wasallam, the best …

– Motherhood is a blessing which has been given to us by Allah subḥānahu wa ta’āla (glorified and exalted be He)(glorified and exalted be He). It’s full of ups and downs, tears and laughs. At times tiring, other times energising. Let’s face it, being a mother in the 21st century …

Deconstructing Sibling Rivalry Tricks for Muslim Parents By M Zain Although sibling rivalry is normal, it can be rather taxing if it persists without any guidance for reform in a positive light. Every mother knows that raising a child is full of challenges. However, once that first precious child becomes …

The system of Modesty & Chastity in Islam Keeping in view the social mischief brought into form. by adultery, Allah, the Exalted, has treated this sin only one stage lower than murder. This is not murder but in its evil effects on society it is equal to murder. While counting …

    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 …

F Patel Radio Islam News Maktab* education is ironically the most important and at the same time most neglected institution of primary education. It serves as the lifeline to the preservation and protection of the Islamic faith. Yet the number of maktab students is dwindling and the question is who …