Novid Shaid, a well respected poet from the UK, writes a poem to lift our spirits during this time of isolation and lock down. LOCKED DOWN One night as I sat Shackled up by Facebook The jitters from the Twitter Filled my body and my face shook The trap of the Whatsapp Enwrapped my […]
In this lesson, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat reminds us of the need to look at the bigger picture. He encourages us to recite and reflect upon Sura al-Mulk (Qur‘an, 67), and looks at several lessons to help us deal with this crisis. 1) Have a good opinion of Allah and expect the best from Him, realizing […]
In this essay, Shaykh Seraj Hendricks who is one of South Africa’s most respected scholars, provides clear guidance on Covid-19 and how Muslims should take confidence in the rich Islamic legacy which prioritizes the sanctity of human life and health. Throughout history various peoples and places have been afflicted by severe plagues and epidemics. Millions […]
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* Courtesy of Cambridge Muslim College The current pandemic has upended nearly every aspect of the world we live in. But is it unprecedented? Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad, Dean of Cambridge Muslim College, shares his perspective on this humbling phenomenon, one which is not unfamiliar in our Islamic tradition. He also highlights the beauty and […]
On the Commemoration of Events in Islam (What is in Sha’ban?) Translated by Shaykh Seraj Hendricks Of the accepted and established principles amongst the people of knowledge (ahl al- ‘ilm) is that a particular moment in time is made remarkable or auspicious by the events associated with it. The event, in other words, forms the […]
* Courtesy of Shaykh Salek Bin Siddina I hope and pray to Allah that all of you are well, and that this pandemic has not preoccupied your thoughts. I hope that your worries have not led you to spend the precious moments of your time, which are the capital that a believer invests for his […]
* Courtesy of the Muslim Judicial Council In this video, Mufti Taha Karaan reminds the Muslim community of Cape Town to continue to adhere to the rules of the national lockdown. Mufti Taha emphasizes the strategic importance and benefit social distancing will have on the outcome of the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, he addresses the elders […]
The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent events have left many bewildered and confused. How do we make sense of these types of events? How do we respond? It is these two questions that Ustadh Mohammed Tayssir Safi tackles in this brief yet informative discussion. Ustadh Tayssir begins by explaining how we understand tribulations. […]
Ustadha Shireen Ahmed gives practical guidance on how to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. She shares tips on achieve physical and emotional wellness, both personally and when relating to others during this time of social isolation. Ustadha Shireen begins looking at the personal level by emphasizing the central importance of our daily prayers. She also […]
