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SURAH AL–ASR (The Time) Surah: 103 THEME: TIME, IMAAN & RIGHTEOUS ACTIONS, PROPAGATION OF TRUTH AND PERSEVERANCE In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful 1. (An Oath) by the token of the time of ASR. 2. Indeed man is at a loss! 3. Except those who …

(Continued from the last issue …..) The following is a continuation of the discussion between a Ghair Muqallid (one who seeks to understand the laws of Islam directly from the Qur’aan and Hadeeth without the intermediary of the four Imaams of jurisprudence or one who does not follow the rulings …

Intention is the most important factor in a Muslim’s actions. Incorrect intention will result in loss, whilst correct intention will earn the pleasure of Allah Ta’ala. Rasullullaah Sallallaahu alaihi wasallam was asked, “What is Imaan (faith)?” He replied, “Another name for Imaan is sincerity.” Just as an action is useless …

This article is a continuation of the article “Rave Culture” which appeared in the last issue of the Al-Jamiat. In the “Altered State” they also write, “The rave scene is the first step to re-awakening. You dance for hours to Shamanic tribal drumming, that clears your heads of all your …

Ta’leem A Muslim home should always be pervaded by the remembrance of Allah Ta’aala at any time. Learning, teaching and engaging in the Ibaadah (worship) of Allah Ta’aala should be an integral part of every Muslim home. In the days of the Sahaabah, it was common among them that they …

“And remember the favour of Allah upon you when you were enemies and He joined your hearts together, so that, by His grace you became Bretheren (In faith).” (Surah Ale-Imraan, verse: 103) Jaabir Radiyallaahu anhu has reported that Rasullullaah Sallallaahu alaihi wasallam addressed us saying, “O People! Indeed Your Rabb …

(Continued from last issue …..) Rasulullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam has said, “A Believer is one who people are attracted to. There is no goodness in a person who does not love and who is not loved.”                                           (Ahmad)   ETIQUETTE THREE ONE SHOULD AVOID FORMALITIES The Holy Prophet Sallallaahu alaihi wasallam …

If somebody issues three divorces (all at once) despite it being un-Islamic and disliked, what would be its effects? The logical answer to this question is that the sin or wrong in any action cannot prevent the action from causing its effects. Murder, being a sin, will not delay a …

Life Orientation for Success in Both Worlds   No subject has caused as much confusion, concern and conflict upon its introduction into the syllabus of South African schools as did the subject ‘Life Orientation’. Educators were confused because they had little or no idea what the new subject was all …

A Letter from Shaytaan   I saw you yesterday as you began your daily chores. You awoke without stopping to make salaah. As a matter of fact, you didn’t even bless your meals, or pray before going to bed last night. You are so ungrateful. I like that about you. …