1) Check and rectify your intention behind their use - is it to promote good, to idle away your time or to spread mischief
2) Ensure your post does not include backbiting, tale-bearing, personal rantings\frustrations or unfounded allegations.
From coffee to cheques and the three-course meal, the Muslim world has given us many innovations that we take for granted in daily life. As a new exhibition opens, Paul Vallely nominates 20 of the most influential- and identifies the men of genius behind them
At a recent Majlis programme in Durban Mufti Zubair Bayat, the Amir of Darul Ihsan Centre, said that recent occurrence of a magnitude 4 earth tremor in Johannesburg is evidence that earth is ‘dissatisfied with the actions of those who inhabit it.’
Its seems as if everyone has something to argue about these days. Arguing is a waste of precious time and a diversion of shaytaan, from carrying out good deeds or rendering services to Deen.
Q: Is there any specific Dua or Zikr to be made on 10th Muharram? Some say that Ayatul Kursi should be recited 360 times and Hasbunallahu Wa Nimal Wakeel 70 etc.? Is there any basis to this? Also is it true that if you spend on your family on this day you will get Barakah for the entire year?
Muslims have made enormous contributions to civilization, perhaps due to the heavy emphasis that Islam places on knowledge. People who forget or blatantly ignore major trends or events in world history can be said to suffer from “historical amnesia.”
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Hazrat Luqman (AS), accompanied by his son, set out on a journey to meet Hazrat Lut (AS). During the course of the journey the animal they rode on died.
Islām is a way of life sent by Allāh ta‘ālā for the guidance of mankind, and it is the key to success in both worlds. Something that holds such significance holds great importance; hence, it is of great value and therefore needs to be protected at all costs.
To assess how much of value you're getting out of something, you've got to first know how much it's costing you.
In recent years there has been a surge in resentment towards Udhiyyah or ritual Qurbani carried out between the 10-12 of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah. Proponents of a ban cite environmental concerns and animal cruelty issues. They believe that since the dream of Ebrahim (alayhis salaatu was salaam) to sacrifice his son was a test of his submission – any other ‘sacrifice’ representing submission aside from bloodletting will do. They also believe that exposing young children to animal slaughter is child-abuse. It is important that we debunk these theories by understanding the core philosophy of ritual animal slaughter, lest contradictory ‘reason’ prevails.
1. Zul Hijjah is from the four sacred months of the Islamic Calender. The four sacred months are Dhul Qa’dah, Dhul Hijja, Muharram and Rajab. The rewards of any good deed done in these months are multiplied, and the sins committed in these months are also regarded as more serious.
As Salaamu Alaikum
I would like to thank the Darul Ihsan committee for helping me with funds to start my business in Ramadan.
With the funds I was able to purchase supplies and make savouries available for sale to people in my flats.
Alhamdulillah, I made an appreciable profit which assisted me to pay my rent, electricity and purchase provisions for my family.
I was retrenched as an employee in a hardware business and after many attempts at seeking employment the only option I had left was to work for myself.
Alhamdulillah, I have a talent for repairing electronic equipment and I started a small business trading as ‘AY ELECTRONICS’ in 2007.
However, I encountered many difficulties in my business like cash-flow problems and a lack of capital.
In desperation I approached Darul Ihsan Centre and they immediately came to my rescue.
The organisation funded me to acquire more tools and equipment to repair electrical appliances and assisted me with capital to procure stock for sales.
Although sales are small it has made a positive difference to my family and the upkeep of our home.
I would like to sincerely thank all at DarulIhsan Centre for the support they gave me.
Shukran
Yusuf
Respected Maulana,
Assalamu alaykum warahmatullahi wa barakatuhu
Jazakallah for your call on Saturday - your conselling over the phone has really assisted me in coming out of that hardship I was experiencing within myself in trying to help my son. I feel much better now, shukran.
May Allah Ta’ala bless you for your efforts and grant you prosperity. Aameen.
Shukran once again.
Sister In Islam
As Salaamu Alaikum
I write this letter to thank you all for showing such kindness in my time of need. Each member of Darul Ihsan showed so much care that a person seeking help could really count on, assistance from the organisation. It was a pleasure to see members of our Muslim community still being humble towards the poor.
Letter of Appreciation for everything you have done for us especially this month of Ramadan.
Dear Ml. Kathrada
I hope this letter finds you in the very best of health and spirit Insha Allah.
On behalf of the Muslim Refugees Association of South Africa, I wish to express our deepest thanks for your recent donation of R20000.00 for Ramadan Iftaar parcels to MRASA.
We are glad to inform you that the food items were distributed to more than two hundred people. Each parcel consisted of among others Dates, Rice, Beef, Maize flour, Oil, Cake flour, tea/coffee, biscuits, fruits, Spices, Sugar, milk.