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...]
To be or not to be (a career women)
October 11, 2010 By
I recently attended a Zakaah course in Johannesburg, the presenter made a striking comment in that he said something to the effect: times have changed and while Zakaah was only payable on a few items in the Prophet (S.A.W's time, it is now payable on many more items. The reason for this was these items were not common in the Prophet (S.A.W)'s time. An example of such an item would be shares. This is a perfect example of Islam adapting to a new era. A stigma that has plagued our society for some … [Read more...]
Pearls from the Path – Book Review
October 8, 2010 By
Pearls from the Path is a collection of relevant and thought provoking anecdotes and stories gathered from the books of Islamic history. A rich collection of stories with powerful lessons for everyone, Pearls from the Path will ignite your passion for Islamic history and illustrate the priceless heritage that Muslims have left for all of mankind. Discover amazing tales of heroism and bravery, marvel at the lengths that the scholars of old would go to in order to gain knowledge, be amazed at the trials … [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...]
5 Lessons we can learn from Jinn
October 4, 2010 By
When we hear the word “Jinn” nowadays, spooky stories of possessions and ‘haunted’ masajid immediately come to our minds. Jinn have become a source of entertainment for many of us and we do not see this creation as anything beyond a scary story. However, when we look in the Qur’an, we see a beautiful example in the Jinn who accepted Islam. We can derive many lessons and points of benefit from their story. Before discussing these lessons, a few background points need to be mentioned regarding … [Read more...]
Islam in Soweto
September 30, 2010 By
Received this news clip scan via email, Islam spreading in Soweto, South Africa (click on the image to enlarge) … [Read more...]
Hajj Monorail Update
September 30, 2010 By
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...]
The Evil of the Envier
September 16, 2010 By
‘… But the evil plot does not encompass except its own people…’ [Fatir: 43] Do not wish bad for anybody, do not harm or be jealous of somebody, and never plot or mislead another person in order to secure a benefit for yourself. Most certainly, Allah `azza wa jall will turn the tables and loss will be the only thing remaining with the plotter. Sometimes issues are made clear to us after some time and it’s then we realise that those who we previously wished well for … [Read more...]
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