Muslims at University are faced with many problems, obstacles and challenges. Whether they are in their home cities or have moved, having left home for the first time. They prepare themselves for the problems of coping with the workload, organising their time, accommodation and coursework. Although these problems are real and cannot be overlooked they …
INTRODUCTION At the heart of Arabian men’s clothing, sits the thobe – a symbol of culture, tradition and modesty. It has been the staple garment in many Middle Eastern and North African countries for centuries. But what is a thobe? What does it signify? In this article, we will answer these questions, explore the different …
INDEED ALL PRAISE AND THANKS ARE DUE TO ALLAH, WE PRAISE HIM, WE SEEK HIS ASSISTANCE, WE SEEK HIS FORGIVENESS, AND WE SEEK HIS GUIDANCE. Islām is the final religion, revealed to us by the Creator. The path to belief in Islam is not through blind faith or emotions, rather it is through the intellect. …
INDEED ALL PRAISE AND THANKS ARE DUE TO ALLAH, WE PRAISE HIM, WE SEEK HIS ASSISTANCE, WE SEEK HIS FORGIVENESS, WE SEEK HIS GUIDANCE. Within the world, there will always exist two contradicting ideas. These ideas, if present within the same theatre, will cause intellectual friction between the carriers of these two ideas. This is …
INDEED ALL PRAISE AND THANKS ARE DUE TO ALLAH, WE PRAISE HIM, WE SEEK HIS ASSISTANCE, WE SEEK HIS FORGIVENESS, WE SEEK HIS GUIDANCE. “Narrated Anas ibn Malik:When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came to Medina, the people had two days on which they engaged in games. He asked: ‘What are these two days (what …
INDEED ALL PRAISE AND THANKS ARE DUE TO ALLAH, WE PRAISE HIM, WE SEEK HIS ASSISTANCE, WE SEEK HIS FORGIVENESS, WE SEEK HIS GUIDANCE. “Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve [lunar] months in the register of Allah [from] the day He created the heavens and the earth; of these, four are sacred. …
INDEED IT IS ALLĀH WHO DESERVES ALL PRAISE AND THANKS, FOR HIS CREATION OF THE SEASONS AND THE CHANGE IN WEATHER. THIS IS A SIGN OF HIS EXISTENCE FOR THOSE WHO REFLECT AND THINK. Here we present some statements from the Companions and those that followed them from the best generations on the winter season. …
INDEED ALL PRAISE AND THANKS ARE DUE TO ALLAH, WE PRAISE HIM, WE SEEK HIS ASSISTANCE, WE SEEK HIS FORGIVENESS, WE SEEK HIS GUIDANCE. We are an Ummah of different flavours and colours. The Arab, Indian, Chinese, Russian, Berber, African, American, European; all different peoples and tribes, united together for the Cause of Allāh (swt). …
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. “O children of Adam! We have provided for you clothing to cover your nakedness and as an adornment. However, the best clothing is righteousness. This is one of Allah’s bounties, so perhaps you will be mindful.” — Surah al-A’raf: 26 Clothing is …
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Glory is to Allah and praise is to Him, by the multitude of His creation, by His Pleasure, by the weight of His Throne, and by the extent of His Word. We start off with praising and glorifying The Eternal Whom all …