A review of different English translations of the meaning of the Qur’an

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 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

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 […]