13 Line Quran Download for Kindle (PDF)

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...]

Islamic Artist Showcase: Nazeema Ryklief

Today we showcase the Islamic Art by a very talented reader on MyUmmah. Nazeema Ryklief successfully juggles being a teamleader in the corporate world, a mother to 3 children and a wife. And still found the time to send us these amazing hand painted Islamic works. When asked about what got her started: "I heard about Islamic Calligraphic Art classes available for beginners and joined immediately. I attended 4 classes in July 2009 and was confident to explore the world of art on my own … [Read more...]

Dearest Mom in a Million (Poem)

This poem was sent in by one of our readers, dedicated to her late mother (may Allah grant her & her family highest levels of Jannah and barakah in this world) Dearest Mom in a Million You have provided for us all your life Hardly had the chance for being a wife Dad passes on and left you with us four A dear Father was there no more You taught us right from wrong & reminded us of our Imaan Today, alhamdullilaa we can all recite the Quraan The difficult role of Mother & … [Read more...]

Free eBook: The Messengers and the Messages

Is it true that mankind today has reached such a level of progress that they have no need of the Messengers and their teachings? Are humans capable today of guiding themselves without referring to the methods set out by the Messengers? The answer is No. Mankind needs to know the Messenger, and the Message he conveyed. They have to believe in what he said and obey him. The only way to achieve happiness and success in this world and in the Hereafter is to follow the Messenger. By following the Messenger, … [Read more...]

Palestinian Docu-Film Screening: “Inshallah Beijing” 28 January 2011

"God willing, we’re going to the Olympics in Beijing." With those words, a small team of athletes in Palestine prepare to compete at an event they aren’t sure they will get to: the 2008 summer Olympic Games. Ghadir dreams that, at last, someone will buy her running shoes. Nader trains while hoping that a missile doesn't land on him. Zakia hasn't got a permit from the military authorities to get to the swimming pool. They leave Jericho in July 2008, hoping to take part in the Games. Inshallah, … [Read more...]

Beautiful Hajj Islamic Art

One of the newer categories on MyUmmah.co.za is the Islamic Art category and this is the very first submissions. Below are some beautiful digitally masterpieces themes on Hajj, Kaabah & ZulHajj, the last image is the Labbaik dua that pilgrims repeat during Hajj and Umrah. Click on each image to enlarge. … [Read more...]

part of “The sunnah as primordiality” – Abdal Hakim Murad

At the center of the Islamic religion lies the Ka‘ba. Uniting the aspects of the divine beauty and the divine majesty, it is ‘a place of resort and safety for human beings’. It lies in a city protected by the prayer of Ibrahim al-Khalil, alayhi’l-salam: ‘My Lord, make this land a sanctuary.’ The Ka‘ba has many meanings. One of these pertains to the Black Stone, which is the point at which the pilgrims come closest to its mystery. ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib narrated that when God took … [Read more...]

Beautiful & Simple Umrah/Hajj Posters

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...]