Often the religion of Islam in the West is associated with limited freedom or infringement of rights. The argument is that the laws set in Islam prevent us from living a life that we desire. The alternative presented to us…
We focus today on a topic that is seldom spoken about but is as important a reminder as any other that is given during these weekly reminders. As Muslims, it is not enough to just declare ourselves as Muslims and…
The topic of hijab is a contentious topic these days and for a number of reasons. Firstly, we have western politics interfering in the Islamic guidance on Hijab and there are countries in the world, especially in Western Europe where…
Allah swt says in Surah al-Hujrat (49:12) – ‘O you who believe ….. do not backbite one another. Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? You would hate it (so hate backbiting). And fear…
Establishing marriage with a life partner, a soulmate and a companion in life is one of the blessings bestowed upon us by Allah SWT. As mentioned by Allah SWT, a husband and wife are garments to each other in that…
We all know the importance of prayer and how it is pivotal in both this life and our fortunes on the day of Judgement. However, if we look at the first prayer of the day, Fajr prayer, we can see…
The imam began this weeks reminder with the following 58th ayat from Sura Al-Ahzab which is translated to say: As for those who abuse believing men and women unjustifiably, they will definitely bear the guilt of slander and blatant sin.…
It is obvious to everyone that prayer has a greater rank in Islam than any other act of worship, and it is the second pillar of Islam after bearing witness to the Oneness of Allah and the Prophethood of the…
Allah SWT communicates to us the obligation to be steadfast in our religion. It is an obligation on us all. But what does it mean to be steadfast? This is when a person remains firmly on Allah SWT paths and…
As Allah SWT states in the 49th ayat of Sura Ash-Shura: To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth; He creates what he wills. He gives to whom He wills female [children], and He gives to whom…
