Moulana Yunus Patel Rahimahullah The sound of his words “Allah! Allah!” still vibrate not only within the four walls of Masjid Nur in Asherville, Durban, but in the crannies of thousands of Muslim homes. His ardent plea of “O My Beloved Allah! O My Most Merciful!” continues to be etched in the hearts of thousands, layman and scholars, young and old, from the East and the West, all alike. This blessed soul who captivated the hearts of any who were even favoured with a glimpse at his illuminated … [Read more...]
Araftuka – Changing the Way You See Life
May 10, 2011 By
Araftuka Live a life which leads to the recognition of Allah Ta'ala "Araftuka" literally means "I've recognised You (O Allah)". This unique life-program conglomerates the advices,tips & guidelines offered by the Divine Shariah & pristine Sunnah to enable you to lead the life Allah the Almighty has created you for. Why live the same year 70 times and call it a life?Why go through life without achieving inner peace & fulfillment? Why do most people today find themselves fighting … [Read more...]
Speak Up But Don’t Argue
May 9, 2011 By
A man once asked Imam Ahmad, ‘I sometimes find myself in a gathering where the Sunnah is mentioned, but no-one apart from me has more knowledge of it. Shall I speak up and say something?’ Imam Ahmad then said, ‘State what the Sunnah is, but do not argue over it.’ The man then repeated his statement and so Imam Ahmad said, ‘I only see you to be an argumentative man!’ And this is what Malik (rahimahullah) meant in his saying (after informing people of the Sunnah), ‘And if they don’t … [Read more...]
Ways to give Sadaqah
April 15, 2011 By
Bismillah The following is a compilation of narrations from the Prophet (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam) highlighting different ways we can give sadaqah (charity) with commentary from Riyad as-Saliheen. Importance of Giving Sadaqah Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “Giving in charity is an obligation upon every Muslim. It was said (to him): “What about one who does not find (the means) to do so?” He said, “Let … [Read more...]
Six Advices for Performing Good Deed and Avoiding Sins
April 13, 2011 By
1. Use one’s courage to say no to sin. No sin, you win. If one shows cowardice, Shaytaan shall sit on his head. If one were attacked by a knife-yielding rogue, ready to slit one’s throat, would one just sit back and let him do so? Would one not fight for his life? Just as one fears cancer, and one fears his life being taken by murderers, and one fears stones forming in his bladder, the fear of displeasing Allah should be even more, since this could lead to the destruction of one’s … [Read more...]
Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention – Striking the Balance
April 11, 2011 By
In a world of great stress, time pressures, Islamophobia, and confusion within our communities, it can be difficult to stay grounded and live the life of a true Muslim. We’re told, many times, that Islam is a path of moderation – “a middle way” that leads to success in both this life and the next. But how does one juggle the ever-increasing demands of modern life while still maintaining a strong Islamic identity and a deep relationship with Allah? If you’re looking for the answers, … [Read more...]
13 Line Quran Download for Kindle (PDF)
March 27, 2011 By
The Kindle and eReader revolution is in full swing and naturally there is a need for a library of Islamic eBooks to use on your Kindle, iPad or similar digital reader. Below you can download a 13 Line Quran, some notes: This is based on the South African 13 Line Qurans, many of our readers will be familiar with this type of script. This is a scanned copy so the text, while very readable, is not editable or able to ‘copy and paste’ *important* page 750 is missing. This is a Zip … [Read more...]
Discover Qur’aan – Perfect Your Recitation of the Noble Qur’aan
March 24, 2011 By
The "Discover Qur'aan" seminar is a simple 1.5 Hour journey through the Qur'aan.Participants are given the opportunity to learn how to pronounce the Arabic alphabets correctly and to understand the hidden wisdom of the Qur'aan. The seminar has in the past catered for adults upto the age of 80.Basic concepts can be learnt via a simple teaching style that has come to be the hallmark of the "Discover Qur'aan" seminar.Participants are not required to learn any technical terms or complex laws.No … [Read more...]
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