Scholars Arena: What Is the Ruling of Kung-Fu in Islam?

Kung-fu is a Chinese term referring to a study, learning, or practice that requires patience, energy and time to complete. Often used in the...

The Hidden Gems of Fajr (Subh)

For many of us, waking up for Fajr can be difficult and burdensome however, there are some virtues that we fail to realise! In...

Islamic Manners of Visiting (Part 2)

CHOOSING A SEAT Sit where asked to by your host. Do not argue with your hosts about the place where they wish you to sit....

Islamic Manners of Visiting (Part 1)

In the first verse of Surat Al-Mai’da, Allah called upon the believers ‘O’ you the Believers, fulfill your promises.’ In Surat Maryam Allah also praised Prophet...

A Message to Muslim University Graduates

Earlier this week I was part of a group that was invited to attend a University Graduation ceremony. Someone dear to me will also...

Marriage Is Not a Life Sentence

All the FOUR daughters of the Prophet salallahu alaihi wassalam had to return back to their father's house at some point in their marriages,...

You Could be Wrong for Taking your Kids to the Mosque

Khushuu', translated as tranquillity, is the heart of Salaah. It tells the extent of a slave's submission to his Lord, and could mildly or...

Parents Should be Fine Examples for their Children

Young children usually cannot attend the Masjid because they have not learned the manners or conduct that is expected from them—and they end up...

Recipe for a Successful Marriage

Every human being by nature has an instinct to dispute. This instinct becomes more manifest between the husband and wife, thus leading to marital...

Focus on Your Character

There are two particular hadiths that are extremely important for Muslims to keep in mind; one establishes the foundations of Islam, telling us about the basis...

Key Advice to the Newly Married Couple

“You have never seen anything better than marriage for those who love.” (Ibne Mãjah) Shaykh Muhammad Saleem offers newly married Muslims, the following advice: 1. -Every...

Press Release: Murdered Travelling Muslims In Jos Are Victims Of Stereotype

Not less than 20 Muslims were gruesomely murdered on Saturday in Jos with several others injured. The Muslims, traveling in a convoy of five...

Islam Preaches Peace, Not Violence

Islam stands for peace, harmony and understanding. It does not preach hatred or condones acts of violence. Unfortunately the message of Islam has been...

5 Tips for Staying Positive during Turbulent Times

These days it can seem the world is crumbling with news headlines of war, terrorism, gun violence, hate crimes, murder etc. There can be...

Jos: More than 20 Travelling Muslims Killed by Suspected Irigwe Youths

According to Daily Nigerian, 25 travellers were killed by hoodlums suspected to be Irigwe Youth. The victims have been buried in mass graves at...

Poem: Muslim Only by Name

I am a muslim but only by name when it comes to practicing, what a shame! I go to friends and relatives in suit and tie it’s all right if i...

Marriage according to the Qur’an and Sunnah

Allah Almighty created men and women as company for one another, and so that they can become parents and live-in peace and calmness according...

Importance and Benefits of Taqwa in Islam

Taqwa also means doing that which Allah has enjoined and avoiding that which He has forbidden. The linguistic meaning of Taqwa is “a shield, or...

10 Benefits of Giving Sadaqah Regularly 

Sadaqah is a voluntary act of charity that is given for the sole purpose of pleasing Allah (swt) and without expecting anything in return....

The Muslimah and ‘Fashion Pose’

All praises and adoration belong to Allah. I begin with His name, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful. Shall I remind myself and us all that our...