The Evil Eye
The Evil Eye’ is not a new concept or one that is local to a given community. It has various names all over the world from ‘Ayn-al-hasad’ in Arabic, or ‘Chashm-e-budd’ in Urdu. These terms refer to a gaze…
Innovations in the sacred month of Rajab
Allah SWT says in Sura Al-Imran ayat 31&32: Say, O Muhammed, “If you should love Allah, the follow me, so Allah will love you and forgive your sins. And Allah is forgiving and merciful. Say “Obey Allah and…
Jesus (Peace be upon him)
Muslims respect and revere Jesus (peace be upon him) and as part of our faith and beliefs, regard him as one of the greatest of Allah SWT’s messengers to mankind. The topic of Jesus in Islam is discussed often amongst…
Being pleased with Allah (God)
This week we start with ayat 62-64 of Sura Yunus: Unquestionably, for the allies of Allah there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve. Those who believed and were fearing Allah. For them are good tidings in…
April Fools Day
Islam is not a harsh religion. Nor it is a humourless religion. Our Prophet SAWS is reported to have joked with the companions whilst still teaching us a lesson on the lines one must not cross in humour. This week…
Efforts in establishing a Masjid
Allah SWT said in sura Al-Tawbah, ayat 18: The mosques of Allah are only to be maintained by those who believe in Allah and the Last Day and establish prayer and give zakah and do not fear except Allah, for…
Trials and Tribulations in Islam
Allah SWT says in the opening ayats of Sura Ankabut: Do the people think that they will be left to say “we believe” and they will not be tried? But we have certainly tried those before them, and Allah will…
Oaths and Protecting one’s tongue
The topic starts with talking of oaths and so this is best started with an understanding of what it means by an Oath. An oath is a vow or a promise to do something. As Muslims, this is something that…
Divisions within our Ummah
One of the questions that is on the lips of those watching the news these days is about the different sects of Muslims. It is clear to most of us that there are groups in Islam. We have the common…
How we deal with Masjids (Mosques)
Islam has made the masjid the heartbeat of the Muslim society. It is the hangout of Muslims where they meet one another daily, not only to perform the obligatory prayers but also for other acts of worship and activities that…