I would like to introduce you today to 3 powerful elements of productivity. These are the cornerstone of productivity without which one cannot be productive, and here they are: 1. Knowledge 2. Action 3. Consistency I call this the Productivity Triangle, and if all 3 elements meet in a person, he/she becomes truly productive. But if one element is missing that’s when un-productivity kicks in. So how do these 3 elements work? … [Read more...]
An Oath for Muslim Businessmen
October 21, 2010 By
Guidelines which every single Muslim trader,businessperson & employer should strive to live by. I will, Insha-Allah, behave Islamically towards: My Creator: * My intention for business will not be merely to enrich myself but to earn Halaal and spend in the right path * I will regard it as a compulsory duty to learn all the Islamic rules and laws regarding business from the Ulama * I will then always conduct my business according to the Laws of Shari’ah * I will spend my resources … [Read more...]
Some articles about Hajj
October 19, 2010 By
Below are links to a few articles from our archives related to Hajj & Umrah If you have any Hajj pictures and articles that you would like to see published, you can submit them here Hajj means in the Arabic language ‘to set out for a place’. However, from the shar’i meaning it is ‘Setting out to Al-Bait Al-Haraam in order to perform certain specific prescribed acts of worship in a particular prescribed period of time – for whoever is able to find a means to do it.’ The … [Read more...]
Slip on Ihraam Shoes for Men
October 15, 2010 By
The subject of Ihraam with men always ends up with the footwear. Traditionally slops (aka beachthongs) have been used and still very popular. However in recent times various sandals with straps in obscure places have come out to add some comfort to the men doing lots of walking. The subject of Ihraam with men always ends up with the footwear. Traditionally slops (aka beachthongs) have been used and still very popular. However in recent times various sandals with straps in obscure … [Read more...]
Grasmere Masjid Makeover
October 13, 2010 By
Our good friend Nanima.co.za & 1000gooddeeds.com are behind this fantastic initiative. Lets help them reach their target in no time! If 500 muslims can just donate $5 (R35) we’ll be nearly done with this initiative and hundreds of Muslims in the Grasmere community will benefit! In this time of social media, facebook and twitter. Many of the older generation still think social media is a waste of time and dare i say ‘haraam’ – Nearly every single person reading this is on Facebook … [Read more...]
Beautiful & Simple Umrah/Hajj Posters
October 12, 2010 By
View them, download them and make sure you send this link to all your friends and family that are leaving for Hajj in the coming weeks. The brothers & sisters from IslamicPosters.co.uk have outdone themselves with these beautiful and easy to follow Umrah/Hajj posters. All the important rituals, locations and steps are covered which I’m sure will help the first timer and the experience pilgrim tremendously! (click to enlarge) Umrah Guide: (download a hi res 300dpi copy here, 5meg) Hajj … [Read more...]
Welcome to the New Look MyUmmah
October 12, 2010 By
The wrapping has finally come off the new design for the MyUmmah website, this being the fourth redesign since launching in 2007. Times change, technology advances and MyUmmah.co.za continues to evolve:) On the technical and design side. You'll notice the categories have been reshuffled and several new ones added while older ones removed. Things have been categorized to improve navigation and finding information. The colors are more softer on the eyes as well as text being more readable … [Read more...]
No Matter What, We’re Still Believers
October 6, 2010 By
Yahya ibn Mu’adh was once asked, ‘When does a slave reach the ranks of Ridha (being pleased with Allah)?’ He said: “When he acts upon 4 principles with which he deals with his Lord: That he says: ‘(O Allah), if You give me, I shall accept and if You prevent me, then I shall be content. If You were to leave me, I shall still worship You, and were to call me I shall indeed answer.” [Hilyat al-Awliya'] Being pleased with Allah `azza wa jall no matter what happens is from the … [Read more...]
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