The Benefits of Taqwa (being mindful of Allah)
By Khalil Moya
“How many of us are fireproof: Abdullah ibn al Mubarik gave this advice: Fear Allah as much as you are going to meet Him; and disobey Him as much as you can stand the Fire…”
Advice to students doing exams
By Dr Husni Hammuda
“Don’t panic, don’t drink too much caffeine, don’t try to do in a few hours what you couldn’t do all year…. Do get a good night’s sleep; get up to pray Fajr on time; take a shower; wear clean clothes; arrive early; take time to read the questions carefully; say your prayers and start writing your exams with the full confidence that Allah will help you to do well…”
Shaytan’s four-pronged attack
By Khalil Muya
“We shouldn’t allow Shaytan to decieve us with his trichks….
Avoiding the footsteps of Shaytan
By Khalil Moya
“Don’t consider yourself better than someone else; false pride is following in Shaytan’s footsteps..”
Earthquakes and Boat-People: natural and man-made disasters
By Arshad Gamiet
“Whenever you degrade another person, you also dehumanise yourself. Every human being has a ruuh, a soul, a ‘breath of Allah’ inspired within them. You cannot humiliate anyone without offending Allah, and without losing something of your own humanity in the process…”
Become a good role model
By Khalil Moya
“The Quran describes the true believing Muslims as being ‘The best of people’ ever to be raised up as examples for mankind, because they enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong…”
Advice to the youth of all ages!
By Dr Hossam Roushdi
“Allah invites us into a binding contract: We avoid displeasing Him, we obey His commands, and He rewards us with success in this life and everlasting joy in the life after death…”
Racism is pure Ignorance
By Khalil Moya
“Islam doesn’t recognise the colour of your skin or the wealth or status of your family… Islam recognises the content of your character, your Taqwa, closeness to Allah…”