Islam offers a great deal of flexibility to its practitioners, particularly when it comes to important religious tasks. Muslims can make up for missed prayers. They can also make u…
Ramadan has begun and in a few weeks, Muslims will be ringing in Eid-ul-Fitr, the first of two Eid during the Islamic calendar. Eid-ul-Fitr, as you know, is an occasion that marks …
The beauty of Islam is that non-Muslims find it just as interesting and captivating as Muslims and one of their most frequently asked questions’ concerning Ramadan is why Muslims…
The religion of Islam preaches about equality and fairness. No human being is superior to another. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) himself stated as such on the Mountain of Arafat in His l…
Much can be said about the Holy Month of Ramadan. There are volumes upon volumes written on the subject, which is why it is hard to come across something about Ramadan that hasn’…
Conducting relief aid work on an international level is a great service to humanity. A good charity organization however, also invests a sufficient amount of time and resources in …
Education is the only way to secure a bright future for a child. The young minds of today need education and educational tools to become the prodigies of tomorrow. There are many a…
Dates are a popular food item, not just in the Middle East but all over the world. They have amazing nutritional properties and just a few dates can keep you energised for hours; o…
Fasting is a pillar of Islam; a prospect that comes around every year during the month of Ramadan. Every Muslim that is of the right age and is adequately healthy must fast in the …
Spiritual renewal is huge part of Ramadan, and is something that Muslims try to achieve during it. It is a time for Muslims to reflect on their life, what they have achieved and ho…
Taqwa, in Islam, is a means of getting closer to Allah (swt) spiritually. It strengthens a Muslim’s belief and enables him to become a better human being and an even better follo…
As Muslims get into the swing of Ramadan with a heightened sense of spirituality, it is important that we remember that not all Muslims enjoy the same freedoms as we do. Prisoners,…
Ramadan is a month that comes bearing all sorts of gifts; the gift of mercy, the gift of salvation, the gift of blessings and forgiveness. The offerings are there; all that is need…
Ramadan is one of Allah’s (swt) most precious gifts to Muslims and Muslims should make the effort to reap benefits from this blessed month. Fasting, reading the Holy Quran, givin…
The month of Ramadan is all about fasting and following Allah (SWT)’s commands. There are countless opportunities to take advantage of during this month and Muslims seek repentan…
People often inquire about the underlying benefits of fasting. Is fasting all about learning how to live without water and food for a day? Is it about giving charity? Or is it abou…
Ramadan is a great time to break old habits and start anew. It brings awareness to us about those who are less fortunate and it makes us value our lives and the little blessings th…
The situation in Syria is the same as it was 2 years ago; the only difference is in the numbers. Today, more people have been displaced as a result of the instability in Syria and …
Mankind has evolved tremendously over the years, not just in technology, medicine and how we live but also in how we treat each other. As human beings, we have an inbuilt desire to…
A refugee’s life is one full of hardships, pain and suffering. No one would wish such a fate upon anyone yet the sad reality is that today millions of people are living as refuge…
