Any discussion about Africa conjures up images of poverty, starvation, famine and civil war. Since the scramble for Africa in the 20th century for the continent's coveted minerals and resources by the European colonialists, Africa was carved up to act as mere supply lines for their attempts at Empire. For the Western colonialists African crown jewels were too good an opportunity to give up. The Muslims on the other hand have an illustrious history in Africa, this is why 52% of Africa's population … [Read more...]
10 tips for Ramadan
August 12, 2010 By
As the blessed month of Ramadhan approaches, we need to prepare for it in such a way that we can gain the maximum benefit of this month. For many, Ramadhan comes and goes. However, very few people actually benefit from this great month. Our teachers advise us to live the whole year as if we are in the month of Ramadhan. This magnanimous achievement can only be attained when the actual month of Ramadhan is spent properly. In order to acquire a droplet of the reality mentioned … [Read more...]
Beyond Creed: Islamically inspired desktop wallpaper
August 10, 2010 By
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...]
The scorn of the idiot is praise
August 4, 2010 By
"The scorn of the idiot is praise." In other words, it is a waste of time to criticize the opinion of foolish people. Regardless of what you say, they will benefit from the publicity that your criticism will give them.* If you don't like someone's opinion, just ignore them. Instead of criticizing an Islamophobic website, promote an Islamic website. Instead of criticizing an Islamophobic writer or speaker, promote a Muslim one. Instead of talking about what is wrong with the world … [Read more...]
Ar Rihla 4 Week Basic Arabic Course – Ramadaan 2010
August 3, 2010 By
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...]
Al Hind and Islam
August 2, 2010 By
The Pew report "Mapping the Global Muslim Population: A Report on the Size and Distribution of the World's Muslim Population," concluded that the world wide Muslim population was 1.6 billion and that the majority of Muslims today reside beyond the birth place of Islam. It is estimated that over 30% of Muslims - the largest - reside in Hind, which comprised of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Contact between the Muslims from Baghdad - the Abbasid Khilafah [800-1300 CE] - took place before … [Read more...]
Elimination of headaches while fasting during Ramadan
July 29, 2010 By
Fasting during the Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. Followers should abstain from eating, drinking and smoking from dawn to sunset for 29 to 30 days. Many people who fast over Ramadan suffer mild or moderate headaches as a result of factors such as caffeine withdrawal, stress and low blood sugar. The good news, says Dr Elliot Shevel the chairman of the South African Headache Society is that you can manage these headaches without breaking your fast. “Headache onset often occurs … [Read more...]
The Modern Qur’aan – Ar Rihla
July 27, 2010 By
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...]
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