Category: Islam

Indrani and Chandara, Ex-Hindu, Singapore

Indrani and Chandara, Ex-Hindu, Singapore

By Muneerah Al-Idros (Interviewer) Sister Nishani (previously known as Indrani) and her husband, Brother Rafiq (previously known as Chandara) shared with Sister Muneerah Al-Idros, their path toward embracing Islam. Indrani was 6 years old...

Zakah and Hajj

Zakah and Hajj

Zakah The third obligation is zakah.  Every Muslim whose financial condition is above a certain specified minimum must pay annually 2.5 percent of his or her cash balance to a deserving fellow being.  This...

The Prayer and Fasting

The Prayer and Fasting

What makes a Muslim say their Prayers at places where there is no one to ask them to offer them or even to see them offering them?  Isn’t it so because of their belief...

Worship and Prayer

Worship and Prayer

Ibadah (worship) is an Arabic word derived from abd (a slave) and it means submission.  It portrays that God is your Master and you are His slave, and whatever a slave does in obedience...

Humane Treatment of Animals

Humane Treatment of Animals

God, the Creator of human beings and animals, has made animals subservient to us.  We depend on animals for the food we eat and the milk we drink.  We bring animals into our homes...

The First Night In The Grave

The First Night In The Grave

(Fathul Baaree of Ibn Hajr, 3/233): “He sufficed with affirming its existence, in contrast to those who totally deny it from the Khawarij and some of the Mu’tazilah such as Diraar ibn ‘Amr and...

We & the Holy Quran

We & the Holy Quran

Assalamu alaikum Akhee’s & Ukhtee’s (brothers and sisters). I came across this nice article and decided to forward it because it is worth reflecting how is it exactly that we are spending our time....

* Funny how a $20 bill looks so big when you take it to the mosque, but so small when you take it to the market. * Funny how long it takes to do...

Ramadan: The Month of Quran

Ramadan: The Month of Quran

1) The importance of Ramadan for the Muslims, particularly times of adversity. 2) The importance of reading Quran and pondering over its meanings. 3) The phenomena of desertion of  Quran. 4) Factors that prevent...

Some Health Guidelines for Ramadan

Some Health Guidelines for Ramadan

This article provides useful advice on how to avoid some common problems encountered in Ramadan. If followed, it would enable one to fast comfortably and enjoy fully the spiritual benefits of Ramadan. During the...