Be prepared for Ramadan
By Dr Hossam Roushdi
“You wouldn’t run a marathon without weeks of preparation and practice. Why then, shouldn’t we prepare for Ramadan in the same way? Surely we want to gain the maximum benefit of this sacred month..!”
Become a trustworthy Muslim
By Arshad Gamiet
“When we sell fruit, do we put the rotten ones under the good ones? When we sell our car, do we mention that the gears are faulty and the brake pads are worn? When we sell a house, do we cover up the damp walls and crumbling brickwork and we don’t tell the new buyer? When we write our exams, as some students are doing right now, do we cheat? Do we claim someone else’s hard work as our own? Do we bribe examiners or do buy our degrees and qualifications from dodgy institutions? Dear Brothers and Sisters, halaal isn’t only about the food we eat. Halaal is also about how we do business, and how we earn our livelihood…”
Beware of Dhulm! (Oppression)
By Khalil Moya
“Allah says that He has forbidden oppression by Himself on us, therefore, do not oppress others…
How often do we do injustice to ourselves, to our loved ones and to other people? Allah commands justice. Let us not be unjust, let us not oppress anyone….”
Your good deeds are rewarded 10 to 700 times and more!
By Dr Husni Hammuda
“Allah rewards a good deed that was intended but not completed, as one good deed. He rewards a good deed that was intended and completed, between 10 times and 700 times and more….”
Be under His shade
By Khalil Moya
Muslim ethics… don’t take what isn’t yours!
By Dr Hossam Roushdi
“Be absolutely fair to others; respect public property and respect private property. Don’t take even a pencil and don’t make even a phone call without permission. If it doesn’t belong to you. It could land you in the hell fire…”
Prophet Muhammad’s advice
By Dr Husni Hammuda
“Prophet Muhammad continued, advising his young companion: “…. if the whole world were to gather together to benefit you in anything, they will only benefit you with what Allah has already prescribed for you. The pens have been lifted and the pages have dried.”
The Intentions of Islamic Law (Shariah)
By Shaykh Hasan Elway