By Usamah Maphumulo Introduction Laylatul Qadr, often referred to as “The Night of Power,” is one of the most spiritually significant nights in Islam. It is described in the Qur’an as a night “better than a thousand months” (Surah Al-Qadr, 97:3), meaning that worship and good deeds performed on Laylatul Qadr are rewarded immensely by […]
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by Usamah Maphumulo As the holy month of Ramadan has entered, the Soweto Muslim Shura is embracing a time of reflection, worship, and community. Ramadan is a significant period for Muslims worldwide, and its impact is especially profound within the vibrant and diverse community of Soweto. This sacred month offers a unique opportunity for individuals
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By JAMAAL DIWAN The hadith (saying of the Prophet) of the seven who are in Allah’s shade, subhanahu wa ta’ala (exalted is He), on the Day of Judgment gives us guidance as to important milestones and markers for our spiritual development. These are goals that should be sought in one’s development. The Prophet ﷺ said: There are seven whom Allah
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FIRST CHAPTER OF THE QURAN Description: A brief commentary on Surah Al-Fatiha. By Dr. Jaafar Sheikh Idris Published on 01 Nov 2010 Last modified on 12 Jun 2016 “I begin with the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful All praise is to God, Lord of all the worlds Most Gracious, Most Merciful Master of the Day
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By Laurence B. Brown, MD Published 29 Mar 2011 Let’s talk frankly. Almost never do non-Muslims study Islam until they have first exhausted the religions of their exposure. Only after they have grown dissatisfied with the religions familiar to them, meaning Judaism, Christianity and all the fashionable “-isms”—Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism (and, as my young daughter once
