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Beliefs and Practices of Islam, Page 101

Eid Khutbah Shawaal 1429

We sadly bid farewell to the blessed month of Ramadhan, knowing that ahead of us lie many Ramadhans, which we may or may not reach…

Ramadhan is a time to reflect

When the Lord created the Nafs entity, and asked it, Who are you? It replied: I am as mighty and powerful as you are Oh Lord. Then Allah burnt it in Hell fire for a thousand years…

Welcome to our local mosque!

Even when I pray at home, in my mind’s eye I know that others are praying too, at that same moment, somewhere around the world, and we are all facing in the same direction, even if we cannot see each other…

Cyclones, earthquakes and Allah’s Mercy

Human beings are forgetful, and we need constant reminders as to who we are, why we are here, and to whom we owe a debt of gratitude. All our acts of worship, our Salaah, Zakaat, our fasting and Hajj, are actually reminders of this unique relationship…