Who are you?
It is not a conventional question that one asks in day to day affairs. However, it is food for thought for those who ponder which culture or group of people to fit into, or even governments that need to incorporate the immigrant population into their social strata. Nevertheless, it is a very important [...]

Since the announcement of Senator Barack Obama winning the post for the 44th US Presidency, apart from Americans who have been rejoicing, the world’s media has been reporting the monumental and historic election of he first black US President. Undoubtedly, this has been unprecedented in Western capitalist nations, given the abominable past of enchaining [...]

I remember only a couple of years ago when I decided it was time to get married.  Who would be that person who could complement my life, my personality and tolerate my shortcomings?  Once I’d find someone I thought the rest would be easy… but then the next question comes to mind… the Wedding!  SubhanAllah, [...]

Thanks for all the du’as and greetings for my new born baby. It truly is an exhilarating experience when seeing your child being born. No other experience can come close to such an occasion which Allah (swt) truly gifts to his servants. May Allah (swt) protect our children from the fitna of this world. Ameen.
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This term is not commonly used nor acted upon. In actual fact it is something perceived to be as restricting freedom and backwards. It’s an act of a bygone era that is attached to enslavement and oppression. Indeed it is rare nowadays to observe someone doing this action as it is something not taught at [...]

Imagine being stuck in your bedroom or a flat with absolutely no one to look after you or lend a helping hand. Nobody to care about how you’re coping with life. There’s nobody around to confide in about things that matter to you. No signs of anyone inviting you to share a happy moment. [...]