Monthly Archive for: ‘October, 2010’
History of Muslims in South Africa
There are no reliable statistics on the number of Muslims in South Africa. Estimates range from 500,000 to 1,000,000. Judging from the latest census figures and the concentration of Muslims in the various provinces of South Africa, it can safely be assumed that the majority …
The tears of Rasulullah (SAW)
Suddenly, there was a person said salaam. “May I come in?” he asked. But Fatimah did not allow him enter the room. “I’m sorry, my father is ill,” said Fatimah turned her body back and closed the door. She went back to her father who …
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What is Islam?
What is Islam? Second largest religion in the world 1.2 Billion Muslims (20% of earth population) Began in modern day Saudi Arabia Based on beliefs on Jews & Christians Abraham is first important figure Belief in the same, single God Follows the teachings of the …
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A marriage survival guide
The First Two Years: A Marriage Survival Guide More Muslim marriages are breaking up in their first year than ever before, according to Shahina Siddiqui, executive director of the Islamic Social Services Association of the United States and Canada (ISSA). The first five to seven …
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How to make your husband happy
How to make your Husband happy ? The following article is a summary of the book “How to Make Your Husband Happy” by Sheikh Mohammed Abdelhaleem Hamed. 1. Beautiful Reception After returning from work, school, travel, or whatever has separated you, Begin with a good …
Guidelines for naming a child
Sayyadina Abu Darda RA narrated that Rasulullah SAW said: “you will be called on the day of judgment by your names and your fathers names so keep good names“. Amongst the rights and duties of parents to children is to give them Good Islamic names. …
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Family Planning and Birth Control
The institution of marriage and the want to have children was the custom of the best of creation, the prophets and messengers chosen by Allah. Allah says about them: “And indeed We sent messengers before you and made for them wives and offspring” (al-Raad 38) …
