You should aim to develop the following 7 Spiritually Productive activities into habits so that you can hopefully continue benefitting from them throughout your life. I consider these activities as the spiritual ‘bread and butter’ of any ProductiveMuslim. To develop them as habits is the essence of embarking on your journey towards the love of Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala) and constantly increasing in your eman, inshaAllah: 1) Pray the Sunnah Prayers before and/or after Prayer: I know it’s … [Read more...]
Discover Qur’aan Online
“Certainly, the believers are those whose hearts are filled with awe when (the name of) Allah is mentioned; and when His verses are recited to them, it makes them more developed in faith; and in their Lord they place their trust.” (Al Qur’aan 8:2) www.rihla.co.za The Qur’aan is the greatest of all Divine Books. In keeping with its lofty status, great emphasis must be placed on striving towards reciting it as it was revealed. Incorrect pronunciation of the Qur’aan deprives one … [Read more...]
The Majlis Strikes Back (Fictional Piece)
I’m sure by now every single South African Muslim is familiar with the antics of The Majlis and their ongoing email campaigns against virtually all Muslim groups in South Africa Below is a FICTIONAL piece written by Abu Muawiyah Ismail Kamdar As I looked around, tears formed in my eyes. Xenophobia against Indians had reached its limits thanks to the.....Majlis! It was just a few months ago that the Majlis decided to declare war on South Africa since they had come to the conclusion that all … [Read more...]
Wikileaks & Middle East Leaders…
The recent wikileaks releases have sent shock waves around the world exposing the views of western diplomats regarding foreign governments and individuals. Causing a mixture of embarrassment and political incidents, the leaks have left the American government scrambling around the world to maintain damage control. In addition to America's humiliation, the leaks have given the world a better understanding of western views of other heads of state, as well as confirmation of the true nature of the Muslim … [Read more...]
Basic Arabic Course Online
Study Arabic online with Ar Rihla. Ar Rihla is committed to providing you with Authentic Islamic Knowledge. All our courses are designed using the traditional sources of Shar'eeah via a golden chain of knowledge which finds it source with Nabi Muhammad SallAllahu alaihi wa Sallam. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about Islam and sign up for one of our online courses. Our online courses guarantee simplicity and authenticity. Drawing on authentic,traditional scholarly methods … [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...]
Accomplishing more in less time. The Knowledge Triangle.
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...]





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