Hajj Monorail Update

  MAKKAH: The first phase of the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro (Makkah Metro) project is expected to be completed before this year’s Haj, the Saudi Railway Organization (SRO) said on Thursday. SRO President Abdul Aziz Al-Hoqail said this will enable Haj pilgrims to use 35 percent of train service. The first phase will connect the holy sites of Arafat, Muzdalifah and Mina. This will reduce the traffic congestion, specially on the day of Arafat, to a large extent. “While the entire project … [Read more...]

Why we shouldn’t worry about Pastor Terry Jones and his likes

Say: "If both humanity and jinn banded together to produce the like of this Qur'an, they could never produce anything like it, even if they backed each other up." [The Quran, 17: 88] A few days ago, I was watching the news when I saw a report about Pastor Terry Jones who is planning to burn the Qur'an on 9/11. At first, I got really sad and upset and I wanted to cry at the thought that the beautiful words of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala were going to be burnt. I wonder if Terry Jones ever … [Read more...]

Just Jurisprudence : Islamic Law – Ar Rihla

The Intricacies of Islamic Law Discover how the laws of Islam have been formulated with Ar Rihla. Learn more about the leading authorities on Fiqh amongst the Sahaabah and how their knowledge influenced the laws we follow today.Understand the principles involved in the formulation of Islamic Law. Join Ar Rihla on a journey of discovery through time from the inception of Qur’aanic Revelation & the Prophethood of Nabi Muhammad SallAllahu alaihi wa Sallam to the state of Fiqh/Islamic … [Read more...]

The Sacred Treasure – Ar Rihla Basic Tafseer Course

Can you devote just 12 Hours towards gaining an enhanced understanding of the inner wisdom of the Qur’aan? Have you always wanted to understand the methodology of Qur’aanic interpretation and its relevance to your daily life? Ar Rihla is committed to presenting the pure,authentic teachings of Islam to you.Our courses are tailor-made to fulfill the intellectual requirements of Muslims wishing to learn more about Islam. Gaining access to the authentic,traditional scholarly works … [Read more...]

How would a Khilafah in Pakistan deal with the floods?

The 2010 monsoon rains have left death and destruction across Pakistan. The monsoon season due every year near the end of July has in 2010 produced a year's rain in 36 hours. The Indus River which flows through Pakistan was overwhelmed leading to the flooding of many villages. Images of the president of Pakistan shuttling European cities as his own citizens pulled dead bodies from the floods beamed around the world as Zardari confirmed once and for all his complete disregard for his own people in … [Read more...]

Beyond Creed: Islamically inspired desktop wallpaper

For Ramadaan and beyond. Desktop wallpaper resolution: 1024×768 Click on preferred image to open in a new window. Right click on enlarged image and save. For more desktop wallpaper designs visit www.saaleha.com … [Read more...]

Ar Rihla 4 Week Basic Arabic Course – Ramadaan 2010

Registrations are now open for Ar Rihla's 4 Week Basic Arabic Course in Johannesburg. Course commences 14th August 2010 Insha Allah. The Ar Rihla “Basic Arabic Course for Beginners” has been designed to meet the needs of  individuals whose first language is English. We pride ourselves on offering a course so simple that participants as young as 13 and as old as 70 have successfully graduated with an enhanced understanding of Qur’aan and Salaah. Our syllabus and teaching … [Read more...]

The Modern Qur’aan – Ar Rihla

The Ar Rihla Foundation invites you to a seminar dealing with the science of interpretation of Qur'aan. This often misunderstood and greatly unappreciated science is built upon an intricate superstructure of Islamic knowledge. Mastery of many sciences and branches of knowledge are required before one may interpret the verses and commands of the Noble Qur'aan. A golden chain of knowledge exists which links us to the Noble Prophet Muhammad SalAllahu alaihi wa Sallam and it is imperative that … [Read more...]