Dealing with the Pandemic: Dealing with the collective pain and Grief with the tools of Iman
There is no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic has challenged every single person in a myriad of ways. The coronavirus wreaked havoc on the health and well being of everyone all over the world and there have been very few who have been spared the effects. Whether it is dealing with grief as a result […]
Navigating the Online world : As we benefit others how do we protect our own sincerity
A world of likes and shares. A world where numbers equal success. In a world curated for Business and the selling of an Image, we have found a beautiful way of creating a space to share our Islamic connections that are so imperative for our souls. Daily Duas are at our fingertips, Daily Reminders , […]
A review of different English translations of the meaning of the Qur’an
By South African Muslimah The first time I ever desired to know what the Qur’an meant was when I was about fourteen years old. Sheikh Shuraim was reading an ayah from Surah Aal Imraan in salaah in Masjidul Haram, sobbing as he did so. In those days it was much more difficult to locate the […]
The loss of the gatekeepers of Ilm
The death of Mufti Taha brought a deep sense of grief that I have been struggling to put into words. Other people of great stature have also passed on this week. Yet I felt bereft. Even though i have never met Mufti Taha his death has left me with a gaping hole that seems difficult […]
Servitude in Worship
وما كان ربك بظلام للعبيد It has been three months since I made the decision to not have a helper in my home. People thought I was crazy with the amount of business and responsibility i have , in both personal and work life. Prior to this decision I had a helper who was perfect […]