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April 23, 2020 13 mins

Why Can’t We Unite? A Brief Overview of Moon-Sighting Wars (And How To Avo...

Shaykh Sohail Hanif makes sense of the annual moon-sighting debates. The blessed month of Ramadan is almost upon us. It is a month of contemplation, fasting, prayer and tranquility. But just as the tranquility of Paradise is “surrounded by disliked matters,”[1] Ramadan can only be arrived at after crossing the uncomfortable terrain of moonsighting debates. […]
April 23, 2020 3 mins

Navigating Ramadan as a Convert: Challenges and Solutions

The convert experience in Islam is tough for many. Muslim communities throughout the world get excited when someone enters their doors saying they want to accept Islam. There are hugs, laughter, and a large uproar – and then everything stops, and the convert must figure out how to move forward independently. Trying to navigate through […]
March 14, 2020 1 min

Coronavirus Lessons From Its Butterfly Effect – Shaykh Sadullah Khan

* Courtesy of Masjid al – Furqaan (Cape Town) In this Pre Khutba talk, Shaykh Sadullah Khan advises the congregation on the lessons that can be learnt regarding the current global pandemic COVID – 19. Shaykh Sadullah provides practical measures and precautions that people can take in their daily lives in order to reduce the […]
December 30, 2019 0 mins

Shaykh Faraz Asks For Your Support of the Islamic Scholars Fund. There Is Still ...

Please note that this article is out of date. For an updated Islamic Scholars Fund report and more information about how this fund works please visit: https://seekersguidance.org/articles/prophetic-guidance/how-does-the-islamic-scholars-fund-isf-use-your-zakat-and-charitable-donations/