It is a Muslim’s sacred duty to live for a few days as a pilgrim, a reasonable requirement for a lifetime. The Pilgrimage or the Hajj is a composite of rites that are essentially reenactments of events of the distant past and, at one point, a grand dress rehearsal for what is to come. Adam, Abraham, Hagar, Ishmael, and Muhammad are the human names most closely associated with this rite, and what’s asked of the pilgrim is simply to emulate them, for the reason that their deeds, however ordinary … [Read more...]
Fulfilling Dreams!
October 21, 2010 By
Twelve teenagers from the Reach For A Dream Foundation were taken on an outing to the Kwantu Private Game Reserve, situated 80 kilometres from Port Elizabeth. The Reach For A Dream Foundation fulfills the dreams of children between the ages of 3 and 18 who have been diagnosed as having a life-threatening illness by a medical practitioner. The foundation aspires to alleviate some of the strain (which often affects the whole family), by creating a different environment for the child – one that … [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...]
Honouring Our Elders
October 19, 2010 By
On Wednesday 13th of October 2010 local charitable organisation, the Bismillah Trust, hosted 22 seniors from the Vistarus Community Centre in Sydneham, a centre that caters primarily for the destitute citizens of Port Elizabeth. There was a feeling of excitement as the Bismillah Trust Social Services team arrived at the centre. The program commenced with a motivational talk for the elderly. Afterwards each person received some spending money for the day and the residents were transported to 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...]
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