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14 Instagram Accounts All Singaporean Muslims Must Follow
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Event Review: When Allah Writes My Love Story
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Five Simple and Workable Muslim Fashion Tips
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Khutbah Reflections: Lessons from the Prophets: Instilling Trustworthiness and Integrity in One’s Self
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Event Review: Sacred Path of Love 2012 – The Meaning of Servanthood – Day 2
What: Sacred Path of Love 2012 Day 2 Where: Masjid Sultan Auditorium When: 2 December 2012 Who: Ustaz Amin Md
Event Review: Sacred Path of Love 2012 – The Meaning of Servanthood – Day 1
[box_light]What: Sacred Path of Love 2012 Day 1 Where: Masjid Sultan Auditorium When: 1 December 2012 Who: Imam Abdoulaye Ndaw,
‘My Jihad’ Bus Ads Launch In Chicago
A campaign to educate the public about the Islamic meaning of Jihad launched last week in Chicago. City buses and trains
Khutbah Reflections: The Key to a Close Relationship with Allah
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Gratitude is Not for Wimps
UC DAVIS (US) — A research team studying the positive effects of daily gratitude says it can change people’s lives—but
UN Appeals to Singapore to take Burmese Refugees
Singapore has denied entry to a Vietnamese-registered cargo ship carrying 40 Burmese asylum seekers who were plucked from the sea
Songkok Styles? Choices for the fashion-forward Muslim man
As a Muslim man, I often envy my sisters in faith. This is because they have far more choices in
Ummi at Play – Muslim Mothers With a Cause
This Sunday, 16th December 2012, a community of mothers will see the culmination of their month-long efforts manifest in a
U.S to Recognize Syrian Rebels
Washington, Dec 12, 2012 (AFP) – President Barack Obama proclaimed Syria’s newly reframed opposition as the “legitimate” representative of the
Khutbah Reflections: Instilling the Quality of Al-Hubb – Love and its relation to Faith
The khutbah on Jumu’ah this time (7th December 2012) spoke on something that is close to our hearts. Well, in
The Forgotten Graves of Singapore
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Brothers in the Deen
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Food Review: Manhattan Fish Market
If you are looking for an American style seafood menu, look no more as you might just have an outlet
The Life of Sayyidina Mus’ab ibn ‘Umair
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“He gives wisdom to whom He wills, and whoever has been given wisdom has certainly been given much good. And
99 Names Series – Ar-Rahman (The Most Gracious)
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Leila Ahmed, Harvard Divinity School Muslim Scholar, Wins Prestigious Grawemeyer Award
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Recently there has been a lot of online buzz on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that has existed since 1948 to the
99 Names Series: Ar-Rashid (Director to the Right Path)
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Event Review: BGR (Best Generation Revived)
[box_light]What: Best Generation Revived II: 5 Legendary Heroes That Shook The World Who: Dr Daniyal Bin Zainal Abidin Where: Biopolis
Wardina Safiyyah – Her Journey
“I was a fashion slave, well, I was a model…beauty means “thin, white, blonde”. I bought whatever that is ‘popular’,
Gaza & The Muslim Response
It is now day 6 of the mounting conflict between Israel and the Gaza strip. Muslims familiar with the
App Review: Al-Fatihah Kids
There are certainly so many apps today and what would be more endearing than an app that teaches your kids
Revive a Sunnah: Eat Together
Very often in Islam Muslims are encouraged to engage in social acts and acts of worship together: prayer in congregation
Roses of Peace 2012
“To promote peace, love and harmony,” was the main objective of some 200 youths who came together on 10th November
Food Review: Sofra Turkish Restaurant
As you stepped into the restaurant, you would feel that you have entered into a realm of authentic Turkish culture
Breaking: Gaza Under Israeli Attack
The top military commander of Hamas, Ahmed al-Jabari, and his companion were killed in a pinpoint airstrike as they were travelling
The Significance of the month of Muharram & day of Ashura
Tonight, in shaa Allah, we will be ushering in the year 1434 of the Hijri calendar, a calendar that begins
Book Review: “Reclaim Your Heart” by Yasmin Mogahed
Yasmin Mogahed is a very special person to me. Through her lectures and articles, Allah swt has helped me through
Hindus And Muslims Most Likely To Abstain From Premarital Sex According To New Study
(RNS) With their “True Love Waits” jewelry, conferences and T-shirts, Christians may be the face of the abstinence movement, but
99 Names Series: Al-Fattah (The Opener)
Forgive me for stating the obvious, but every time I read a book or attend a lecture on the life
Anti-Islam Filmmaker Jailed for a Year For Unrelated Offence
The man behind the anti-Islam film, “Innocence of Muslims”, has been jailed for one year on Wednesday. This jail term
Aung San Suu Kyi Calls For More Troops
The recent deadly violence by Buddhists & Muslims in Rakhine state have got lawmakers from ethnic minority groups and opposition
Food Review: Vintage Delicafe
I am sure by now many people might already know Vintage Delicafe as a Halal establishment in town but for
Four First Dates
This week, I ask four Muslim couple friends one simple question – “Where did you have your first date?” Let’s
What’s YOUR Shirk?
[quote]”This, I submit, is the freedom of a real education, of learning how to be well-adjusted: You get to consciously
Planned east London Islamic center sparks ‘Mega Mosque No Thanks’ campaign
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Olympics of Living
It has been exactly two months since hundreds of international athletes marched in the Olympics 2012 Closing Ceremony at London,
Video: The Prophet (S) And Poverty
According to a recent report, the number of cases of hunger throughout the world in 2010 stands at a staggering
You ARE what you eat.
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Food Review: PAUL French Bakery Restaurant
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They call him Lupe
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Event Review: Imam Afroz Ali’s “Living Islam: Motivation, Servant Leadership & Forty Hadiths of Imam Nawawi”
Part One: Beneficial Action Through Servant Leadership Imam Afroz Ali’s workshop with the mentioned title was truly a beneficial workshop
The Real Housewives of Atas Heights 2
The latest season of Atas Heights 2 has resulted in a deeply polarizing effect on our Suria-watching community – viewers
Covering Up in Style: Guest Post by Shea Rasol
We’ve all seen and witness the fashion week scene going on across New York, London, Milan and Paris with sheer
Interview with ‘Allah Made Me Funny’
On Aug. 30, the audience at The Pageant sat down to a unique experience. The “Laugh in Peace” comedy tour
Roses, Not Protest – Norwegian Muslims respond to “Innocence of Muslims”
Volunteers of the organisation Stand4Hussain handed out flowers to the people in Oslo, with cards attached to them containing an
The Many Faces of Brother Ali
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5 Tips for Healthy Eating
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An Audience with Habib Kadhim As-Saqqaf
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Event Review: “Syria and Rohingya: Of Truths, tales and tribulations”
[box_dark]What: Syria & Rohingya: Of Truths, tales & tribulations Who: Dr Syed Muhd Khairudin Aljunied, Ustaz Irwan Hadi Where: Madrasah
Event Review: Mawlid Festival 2012 (7pm till the end)
You can read the first part of the event review here. [divider] As the audience slowly filled the Max Atria
Event review: Mawlid Festival 2012 (4 – 7 pm)
[box_dark]What: Mawlid Festival 2012 (www.mawlidfest.sg) Where: Singapore Expo Max Atria By: SimplyIslam.sg[/box_dark] You can read the post-maghrib event review here.
Event Review: “Engage the Age” with Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad
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Call-Up Me Maybe – The Singaporean Woman’s Guide To Reservist
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An Anti-Islam C-Grade Movie, An Ambassador Dead – Our Response?
Before I knocked off work yesterday evening, I read about the protests against an anti-Islam movie happening in Cairo &
The Sifr – Muslims’ Global Jam Session
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Simon Baz, The New Green Lantern, Is The Country’s First Arab-American Superhero
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99 Names Series: Al-Latif (The Gentle, The Subtle)
Muzlimbuzz is starting a series called “The 99 Names of Allah” where writers & readers reflect on one Name from the
The Night of the Attack on the Mosque in Libya
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99 Names Series: Ad-Darr (The Creator of Harm)
Muzlimbuzz is starting a series called “The 99 Names of Allah” where writers & readers reflect on one Name from the
Ramadan is over. What now?
The mosques are empty once again, the Holy Qura’n on the bookshelf has started getting washed in dust, we have
99 Names Series: Al-Khaliq (The Creator)
Muzlimbuzz is starting a series called “The 99 Names of Allah” where writers & readers reflect on one Name from
Dina Tokio: A Hijab Fashionista & What Comes With It
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The Ultimate Raya Rant – What Makes My Raya Rumble
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Hardline Salafis Bulldoze Mosques, Graves & Heritage Sites
Just last month, the Ansar Dine rebel group destroyed at least eight Timbuktu mausoleums and several tombs. “Historians say their campaign
Veiling for Allah, not Fashion
Repeat “I am ‘Abd Allah.” out loud at least 5 times! You see, from breaking the words ‘Abd & Allah,
A Pastor Teaches us about the Essence of Fasting in Ramadan
At the start of Ramadan, I was alerted to this radical blog: The New MethoFesto. Why was it so radical?
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Eid Ailments & The Prophetic Cures
After a month of fasting, our stomachs have now been jolted in shock with all the ketupat, rendang, kuih tats
Strengthening the Bond: Family in Islam – Yasmin Mogahed
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Poem: “O My Soul” translated by Sh Abdul Hakim Murad
Should you not gain your wants, my soul, then be not grieved; But hasten to that banquet which your Lord’s
99 Names Series: Al-Wadud (The Most Affectionate/Loving)
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The 21st Century Fast: Abstaining from Electronic Media this Ramadan
To great lovers of the Internet, television and social media, allow me to apologise for my attempt at the audacious.
Give And Let Give
A few days ago while I was walking home from an evening with happy friends and good food thanks to
Poem: Seeking the Night of Power
Awaiting a blessed night a blessed moment Cleansing, purifying ,uplifting Will I be amongst the one being favoured Or
Video: Shaykh Ahmad Saad “Our Shuyukh are Humans too”
In the video below, Shaykh Ahmad Saad (UK) talks about the need to see our scholars as humans and not
Book Review: “Sea Without Shore” Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller
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The Rohingya’s Plight
It has been almost 2 months since violence has erupted between the Rohingyas and the Buddhists in Myanmar’s Rakhine state.
#SaveMaryam: Beyond the Hashtag
I came across the call to Save Maryam a few weeks back while on Facebook, and was wondering what it
Imam Ghazali on Causes of Sin
1. First cause The punishment of sin is not presently seen and lies in the womb of future. 2. Second
Event Review: Religious Ethic in Post-Modern Society by Prof Tariq Ramadan
In the full-house and overflowing Singapore Islamic Hub (SIH) Auditorium (the audience spilled out the doors!), Dr Tariq Ramadan, Professor
Reflecting on Allah’s Names this Ramadan
Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Qul inna Salati, Wanusuki, Wamahyaya, Wamamati, Lillahi Rabbil Alamin.. This very same ayah in Surat Al An’am [Ayat 162],
Faith Schizophrenia by Shaykh Ahmad Saad
In this very relevant & poignant video, Shaykh Ahmad Saad addresses a very amusing phenomena that we see in
The Amazing Baju Kurung – Choosing The Right One
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Ramadan and Me: My worries & hopes
A non-Muslim friend approached me recently to wish me an enjoyable weekend, before catching herself and saying “Oh, but you’ll
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Two years ago, while I was in Siem Reap, Cambodia, I saw something which I feel has changed me in
International Ramadan Photography Competition
[imagebrowser id=6] “Capture the Spirit of Ramadan” International Photography Competition is a unique and unprecedented 30-day visual celebration that will
Ramadan: A Time to Reconnect with My Faith
When I was younger, Ramadan to me meant waking up at a dreadful hour, then eating as much as I
Event Review: Safinah Talks 12 “Ramadhan Resolutions” Day 2
[box_dark]What: Ramadan Resolutions Day 2 Where: Singapore Expo When: 15th July 2012 Who: Ustaz Irwan Hadi, Ustazah Nazeerah, Ustaz Md
Ramadan: The Little Challenges
The beautiful and sacred month of Ramadhan is now upon us and as fellow Muslims, we have all been looking
A Ramadan Message by Shaykh Ahmad Saad
In this video, Shaykh Ahmad Saad talks about the importance of Ramadan, how we should behave in it and to
Event Review: Safinah’s Ramadan Resolutions Day 1
[box_dark]What: Ramadan Resolutions Day 1 Where: Singapore Expo When: 14th July 2012 Who: Ustaz Nuzhan, Ustaz Mizi Wahid, Ustaz Yazid
LGBT Muslims: Starting a Conversation
Several days ago, a popular Muslim magazine called “Aquila Asia” posted an article titled “Freedom to Love”. The article related
Event Review: Adab Towards Working Life
[box_dark]What: Lecture “Adab Towards Working Life” Where: NUS Who: Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail By: NUSMS, NTUMS, APEX and AAM[/box_dark] Organised
Solat – What’s in it for me?
Ramadan approaches and with it comes the promise of blessings, mercy and forgiveness for those who have hope in reward
“Fasting of the Tongue” by Ustaz Leyaket Ali
Allah SWT says in Alqur’an, surah AlHujurat verse 12: “And do not spy or backbite each other. Would one of
The Month of Ramadan & Its Virtues
In a narration recorded by Imam Ahmad on the authority of Salman Al Farisi (may Allah be pleased with
Event Review: Spiritual Realities of Ramadan with Habib Kadhim al-Saqqaf
[box_dark]What: “Spiritual Realities of Ramadan” Who: Habib Kadhim al-Saqqaf, Lecturer at Darul Mustafa, Tarim, Yemen. When: 8th July 2012, 745PM
Should Parents Allow Their Children To Watch Anak Metropolitan?
So the current season of Anak Metropolitan is almost over (We’re down 12 episodes and I suspect the show will
What Prayer Means to Me
The morning hurried by like a strong wind turning the pages of an open book. Before I knew it, several
Award-Winning Playwright, Wajahat Ali, on Islamophobia, Art & Muslims
Wajahat Ali is a playwright, journalist, attorney, humorist and consultant. His award-winning play, “The Domestic Crusaders” [www.domesticcrusaders.com], is one of
Event Review: Sh Ahmad Saad’s “Etiquette Before Knowledge”
[box_dark]What: Lecture “Etiquette Before Knowledge” Who: Shaykh Ahmad Saad Where: Singapore Expo Max Atria When: 22nd June 2012 By: SimplyIslam.sg[/box_dark]
Secularisation: Coming To a Malay Television Channel near You
In Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, the future is depicted as one where the masses are controlled – via the
Interview with Dr Bilal Hassam: Extraordinary Muslim Youth
Dr Bilal Hassam (UK) is a medical doctor, youth leader, interfaith youth ambassador, khatib and activist. He visited SimplyIslam in
Preparing For Ramadan with Al-Habib Umar bin Hafiz
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A tribute to the Prophet (S) in his month, Sha’ban
How can my mind understand your greatness? Oh one whom Allah bestowed His Endless Favours His Endless Grants, His Endless
Event Review: Sublime Characteristics of Prophet Muhammad (S) with Shaykh Ahmad Saad
[box_dark]What: Workshop on “The Sublime Characteristics of Prophet Muhammad (S)” / Shama’il Muhammadiyah Who: Shaykh Ahmad Saad Where: SimplyIslam.sg When:
Ipad App for Kids: Salah (Prayer) Tracker Review
Being in this media-savvy world today, many children spend a lot of their time on technology and deem it as
The Significance of Nifs Sha’ban
The Fifteenth Night of Sha`ban, known in Arabic as Laylat al-Nisf min Sha`ban, literally “the eve of the middle day of
Event Review: Love of the Nation is from Faith with Shaykh Ahmad Saad
[box_dark]What: Lecture “Love of the Nation is from Faith” Who: Shaykh Ahmad Saad When: 25th June 2012 Where: SMU Ngee
Event Review: Marvels of the Heart by Shaykh Ahmad Saad
“Do I have a heart?” How many times do we honestly ask ourselves this question in our short time here
Bringing Barakah into your Wealth & Life
Question: Assalamu alaikum. For the past couple of years I’ve been noticing that alhamdulillah I make enough money but its
Shaykh Ninowy singing “Every Night”
MashaAllah, it is not often that we get to see a renowned scholar in an informal setting, when he is
Learning Arabic: How Important is it to our Faith?
There are about 1.57 billion Muslims in the world. Less than 15% of them live in the Arab world. Yet,
Quote-worthy Words from Shaykh Ahmad Saad
Assalamualaikum! We have just finished the workshop on “Sublime Characteristics of Prophet Muhammad (S)” (Shama’il Muhammadiyah/Tirmidhi) with Shaykh Ahmad Saad,
The Merits of Sha’ban
We are now in the blessed first day of Sha’ban. We pray that Allah accepts our repentance and all our
Zayn Malik: Pop Star AND Muslim
Mention Zayn Jawaad Malik and fan girls who call themselves Directioners will stop bobbing to “What Makes You Beautiful” and
Reflections on al-Isrā wal-Mi’rāj – Transcending The History of The Event
Praise Be to God, Lord of the Worlds, The Compassionate, The Merciful. And, may the peace and blessings of God,
How & Why Should I Love God
Recently, I’ve watched this video about loving Allah. For one the topic of loving Allah is a very deep
Event Review: Knowing God through the Lens of Imam Ashari & Imam Ghazali
Shaykh Ninowy expounds on the fundamental beliefs of Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaah [box_dark]Who: Shaykh Muhammad bin Yahya an-Ninowy What: Seminar
Interview with Shafiq Morton
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Muslim Minorities and the Prospects of Integration: Perspectives from Europe, North America and Southeast Asia
[box_dark]What: Talk “Muslim Minorities and the Prospects of Integration: Perspectives from Europe, North America and Southeast Asia” When: 31st May
Who is Shaykh Ahmad Saad?
Shaykh Ahmad Saad will be in Singapore shortly inshaAllah and here’s a short low-down on this young & dynamic Imam.
“Kids of the Ummah” iPad App
Peter Gould, the award-winning Muslim graphic designer, is currently working on a series of apps and books one of which
Event Review: Safinah Talks 11 “Living Your True Potential”
What: Safinah Talks 11: “Living Your True Potential” When; 26th May 2012 Where: Singapore Expo Who: Ustaz Fizar, Ustazah Maimunah
Muslim Athletes Balance the Call to Fast With a Desire to Compete
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — When the Qatari sprinter Noor al-Malki makes her debut at the London Olympics, she will not
Poem: Lower Your Gaze
“There once was a lad who couldnt lower his gaze, Destraught and disappointed he tried many ways, Finally he decided
Sincerity in calling oneself to account
Both a mu’min (believing man) and a mu’mina (believing woman) are quite content to let a year, another year, the
Event review: Rasulullah (S) and Facebook
[box_dark]What: “Rasulullah (S) and Facebook” Who: Ustaz Zahid Muhammad Zin & Brother Fadzuli Where: An-Nahdhah Mosque By: SyababSG[/box_dark] “Will
Beauty Treatments (Women Doing it For their Husbands): Limitations & Boundaries
Many married women today utilize beauty treatments ranging from hair rebonding, skin care products, implants and eyebrow plucking just to
A Parable on Beauty
“It is said that Moses—peace be upon him—was walking with his disciples when they came across a donkey’s corpse.
Approaching Allah
“At this very moment, while you are reading these words, recognise that the Fashioner and Shaper SWT has indeed called
Silence is betrayal: Sydney Flash Mob for Syria
On Saturday May 19 young Australian Muslim activists staged a flash mob protest against the Syrian regime at Sydney’s Darling
Can We Beat our Kids?
Thanks to a small number of Muslims and large chunks of the mainstream media, Islam has gained a reputation for
Amr Bin Jamuh (RA): The One That Never Faltered
A man with one lame leg hobbles down a crowded bus aisle and everyone sitting down shifts guiltily. The standing
Muslim fashion exhibition dispels myths
In the 3-min clip above, you’ll get to see how an exhibition in Sydney is dispelling myths about the
Adab (Etiquette) in the Home
[box_dark]The Prophet SAW said, “The believers who have the most perfect faith are those who have the best manners.” (Abu
Recognizing Disabilities in Your Child
Negative comments, criticism, bad advising, finger-pointing, unwanted staring and expressions of sympathy are what parents experience when they have children
Event Review: “Even Though We’ve Never Met” by Shaykh Hisham Kabbani
[box_dark]What: Public lecture “Even Though We’ve Never Met” Who: Shaykh Hisham Kabbani Where: Singapore Expo Max Atria By: SimplyIslam.sg[/box_dark] [quote]
Event Review: Seminar on Al Hujjat Al Islam, Imam Ghazali
[box_dark]What: Seminar Imam Ghazali Who: Ustaz Ghouse Khan, Ustaz Mohd Feisal, Ustaz Muhd Mukhtar, Ustaz Anwar Hussein When: 21st April
Event Review: Seminar “Rethinking the Muslim Marriage Contract”
[box_dark]What: Seminar “Rethinking the Muslim Marriage Contract” Who: KH Husein Muhammad, Dr Ziba Mir-Hosseini, Halijah Mohamad. Where: The Shaw Foundation
Conquering Mountains: An Interview with Team Singapura Everest
“Coming from different walks of life, experiences and backgrounds, we are bounded by 1 common goal, and that is to
Poem: “I Am”
“I AM…” is a poem by Hamza Abdul Malik who is one of our young scholars. Hamza, has memorized the
The Greatest Love of All
A heart-rending reminder of the ultimate love story from Umm Thameenah. [quote]And of mankind are some who take (for worship) others
Difficulty & Reward in the Last Days – Shaykh Hisham Kabbani
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the Last Days, those who keep the ways of religion will come under tremendous difficulty. For their patience in
The Benefits of Praying in Congregation
It would strike me during prayer. Taraweeh prayer to be exact. I would be standing amongst my sisters on the
Qasidah Unplugged with Nader Khan + Exclusive Interview
Nader Khan explores the intersections of faith and art in a night filled with music and discussion. Sharing session: Qasidah
Movie Review: ‘7 Petala Cinta’
“Assalaamualaikum Cinta.” “Wa’alaikumsalam Rindu.” Those lines were what made me go “So cheesy” about 3 minutes into the movie 7
Supersized Boys and Girls in Gulf States
Born in an economic boom, kids in oil-rich Arab Gulf States use their silver spoons to up caloric intact. Blame laziness, love
Event Review: “Come As You Are” with Shaykh Abdul Aziz Fredricks
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The Best of Women – Imam Zaid Shakir
March 8, 2012 has been designated as International Women’s Day. The day has been set aside to celebrate the social,
The Role of Mosques
Horace Walpole once wrote, “The world is a comedy to those who think, and a tragedy to those who feel.”
Event Review: “The Fortunate Muslim Family: Divine Solution to the Fragmented Family” with Mufti Menk, Part 1
Mufti Ismail Musa Menk: The Zimbawean Muslim cleric is no longer a stranger in Malaysia. In February 2012, he paid
Interview with Sara Milan: Be gorgeous, yet modest!
When it comes to shoes, bags and clothes, Muslimah or not, we will always band together in the name of
Friday Prayers – A Weekly Date at the Mosque
In cities in every country across the world, mosques come alive on Friday afternoons. Workers take off from their offices,
Progressive Muslims Launch Gay-Friendly, Women-Led Mosques In Attempt To Reform American Islam
At first, the devout Muslims who gathered in a Washington, D.C., conference center seemed like they could have come
Video: Abdul Sattar Edhi, Pakistan’s living saint
Abdul Sattar Edhi, 84, gave up everything to devote his life to helping Pakistan’s poorest. From standing on the foot
Ways to Encourage Your Child to Pray!
It is simply a joy to see your children pray at any age. Solah or prayer is a great blessing
Islamic Educational Games & Resources for Children
One of the most important aspects of parenting is spending quality time with your child, which may be getting less
Poem: Prophet Muhammad (S)
What a year was 570 AD A person was born, a prophet to be Muhammed (saws) that was his name
The Art of Musabaqah (Qur’an)
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Muslimah Fashion Guide: Cardigans
Somewhat similar to the layering concept, you can add cardigans to create dimensions and textures to your outfit. There are
Imam Dies in Belgium Mosque Arson Attack
A Belgian mosque leader was killed on 12th March 2012 as he tried to save a worshipper set alight in
13 Religious Women to Watch in 2012
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Poem: My Beloved
There was a time in my youth, When Islam was only a custom. They said “say La IIaha IIIa Allah,..
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With all the diversity in this wide world and the billions of people from wildly varying backgrounds, cultures and practices,
Poem: If Prophet Muhammad (S) Visited You
If Prophet Muhammad visited you Just for a day or two, If he came unexpectedly, I wonder what you would
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Health and children……glue them together please!! I’m sure every mother wishes that. Until our children are good enough to lead
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Here in Singapore, we’re blessed with tropical weather all year round, except for when flash floods comes to town. Every
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Narrated Saeed lbn Al-Mualiaa: “Prophet SAW said to me: “I will teach you a Surah, which is the greatest Surah
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The launch of the world’s first Muslim model agency, in New York’s fashionable Tribeca district, offered an interesting alternative to
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Goes and comes back, the season’s springs; Wilting flowers away as sunlight eventually recedes. But glad tidings – there exists
The Child’s First School is Home: Tips to Encourage Learning
Up to five years of age your child has the enormous opportunity to learn as much as he/she can because
Muslimah Fashion Guide to Pants
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Healing through Art in Egypt
The revolution drastically transformed everything in the lives of Egyptians. Yet while there has been quite a bit of attention
During Islam Week, students, profs, analyze stereotypes
The diversity of students celebrating Islam Awareness Week reflected the core of the message the Muslim Students Association hoped to convey:
My Fellow American – Racism 2012
“The climate of suspicion towards our fellow American Muslims compromises the great values that our country was founded upon.
#myNYPDfile: Responding to injustice with humour
It was a shock and an outrage when Muslims discovered on 18th February 2012 that the NYPD had been monitoring
Grand Mufti calls for dialogue about the internet
Sheikh Ali Gomaa, the Grand Mufti of Egypt and one of the world’s most respected Islamic jurists, has called for
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Rabiulawal Playlist: Qasidah Bushra Lana with English Translation
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Event Review: “Hantaran Buat Mangsa Lupa” by Irfan Kasban
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Muslimah Fashion Guide: Layering
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Rabiulawal Playlist: Ya Imam ar-Rusli with English Translation
Audio track: Qasidah Ya Imam al-Rusli Ya imam al rusli ya sanadi, Anta babullahi mu’tamadi Fabidun yahya wa aa-khirati ya
Event Review: Love Retreat 2012 – Shaykh Alaeddin el-Bakri
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#DearRasulullah
One of the features of Muzlimbuzz in this month of Rabiulawal is to get #DearRasulullah trending. Here are some of
Rabiulawal Playlist: Qasidah Tholama Ashku with English Translation
Tholama asyku ghoromi yaa nurol wujud wa unadi ya tihaami yaa ma’dinal juud For so long I have complained
Rabiulawal in India
[quote]The worldly comforts are not for me. I am like a traveler, who takes rest under a tree in the
Interview with Irfan Kasban, Playwright “Hantaran Buat Mangsa Lupa”
Part of M1 Fringe Festival 2012: Art & Faith, Hantaran Buat Mangsa Lupa is a trilogy of plays inspired by the
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Muslimah Fashion Guide – Tunics & Shift Dress
[quote]“Is this top too short?” “ Can you see my arms through this fabric?”[/quote] We’re pretty sure these questions
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Mawla ya salli wa sallim daa’iman abadann ‘Ala habeebika khayril khalqi kullihimi O Allah, send prayers and peace
Reviving a Sunnah: The Miswak
Miswak (or siwak), the commonly used name for Salvadora persica twig, has prime importance in maintaining oral hygiene within the
Event Review: A Series of Talks by Brother Idris Tawfiq
On his third visit to Singapore, Brother Idris Tawfiq introduced his latest book “Gift of the Nile – Land of
Ombak Rindu: The Review
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Prophetic Timeline
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Great Muslimah Fashion Options
Once upon a time, the fashion industry was seen as an adversary to the modest Muslimah style. However, these days
Review: Taqwacore: The Birth of Punk Islam
Born in an Irish-Catholic home to a white-supremacist father, Michael Muhammad Knight converted to Islam when he was 15. He
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As we enter into the month of Rabiulawal, this article serves to increase in our mindfulness and awareness of the
Zheng He: The Muslim Legend
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Aleena Beaute – Upcoming Muslimah Fashion House
They say in the working world, one is judged by how one is dressed, by how one presents itself and
Survey: Couples Who Pray Together, Stay Together
According to a study of 1,491 respondents ages 18 to 59 to the 2006 National Survey of Religion and Family
The Perfect Muslimah
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Arts Feature: Paper Medina
Muzlimbuzz gets to know about the newly-formed local graphic design group, Paper Medina! [box_dark]Muzlimbuzz: When was Paper Medina formed
Under Allah’s Skies: A Survival Guide
A question during a talk about globalisation and its impact on Islam and Muslims prompted me to write this. The
Du’a of a Sinner
Ya Rabb, I’ve been here before, With my hands and knees on the floor; Once again, I’m knocking at Your
Tahajjud was once Compulsory
From the book “Excellence & Secrets of the Night Vigil” by Imam Alwee bin Ahmad bin Hassan Alhadad (An English
Husnu Zhon – A Lost Treasure
In a comparatively similar manner as water, air, earth, and their inherent constituent parts, exercise a discernible effect on a plant’s innate
Of Fish and Tamarind: An Insight Into Muslim Cross-Cultural Marriage
The marriage between a husband and a wife as ordained by Allah is summed up in a traditional Malay proverb,
Wedding Woo-Hoos and Boo-Boos
The Straits Times today reports that one in ten people in Singapore will suffer from mental illness. I’m not surprised.
Event Review: BGR: Best of Generations Revived
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TheGreenBush speaks to Muzlimbuzz!
A green activist with amazing bushy hair, Sofiah Jamil tells us about environmental ethics, how Muslims should be at the
Lower your gaze, avoid the blaze.
You’re on the bus, and a cute guy/girl sits on the opposite seat and looks directly at you. You look
An Open Letter to all Muslims in Singapore
Audhubillahi min as-shaytaani rajeem, Bismillahi Rahmaani Raheem. Assalaamualaykum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh to our dear readers, In the past few weeks, we
Your Soul as a Trust
“God gave to us in this environment a lifespan in which we can achieve whatever is possible of good actions
An Open Letter to Mr Jason Neo, Christian Eliab Ratnam and Donaldson Tan.
In mid-November, the spotlight came onto Mr Jason Neo who had posted a picture of a school bus with Muslim
For those who wished to have lived in the time of the Prophet
Nufayr narrates that they were once sitting with Miqdaad bin Aswad when someone passed by. The person said, “Blessed are the
Muslim doctors announce plans for free clinic in Hoover
HOOVER, Alabama (AL)– Muslim doctors treated dozens of patients at a free health fair at the Hoover Crescent Islamic Center,
Thailand Flood Relief
A message from Nu Skin: [box_light] At Nu Skin, we are greatly concerned for the victims of the recent and
Event Review: “Coming to Allah with a sound heart” with Yasmin Mogahed
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Why Depression?
“The main cause of depression is the effect of memory upon people. Most people harbor in themselves some very deep
Die Before Your Death
Tell me I can get lost Tell me I can lose myself in your Presence In the overwhelming moment of
Meeooww – Cats in Islam
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Review: All-American Muslim
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Illegitimate children: Seeking a revision of the Law
Malaysia (TheStar): While the National Fatwa Council has ruled that a Muslim child born less than six months after the
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Camp Rabbani: Attitude for Gratitude!
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Poem: True Love
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Slaughtering the Consumerist Monster
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Iran players facing 74 lashes for celebrating a goal
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Event Review: Freedom Film Fest
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Poem: Wait
Desperately, helplessly, longingly, I cried. Quietly, patiently, lovingly God replied. I pled and I wept for a clue to
Green tips for the Home!
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Our Rightful Heroines
I came across this video on Misrepresentation of women in the Media. And while it was focused on American television,
Parable on Taqwa: The Young Man & The Bowl of Milk
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Malaysia bans offensive Islamic sex guide
MALAYSIA, (ABC News): Malaysia has banned an Islamic sex guide published by a controversial group that urges Muslim men in polygamous
In Egypt, young and tech-savvy Islamists try to project new image
LOS ANGELES (The LA Times) : The young Salafis, or ultraconservative Muslims, keep their beards and moral piety but project a
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It is through even a short walk in the city, in the many bustling cities of this world, teeming with
Bridging the Gap
A Muslim from a non-Muslim family reconciles faith, culture and family For most Muslims in Singapore, we were born into
The Many Blessings of the Ten Days of Zulhijjah
Once more a period of divine blessing has dawned upon us, bringing with it its zephyrs of divine mercy and
Ten Good Manners for Hajj
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Therapies of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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[box_dark]What: “Religion in a Modern World” Interfaith forum Who: Assistant Prof Eugene Tan, Mr Bhajan Singh, Sister Theresa Seow &
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“Lo! Allah preferred Adam & Noah and the Family of Abraham and the Family of Imran above all His creation.”
Ibn Jawzi on “Dua’s That Not Answered”
“I think part of the test is when a believer supplicates and receives no response, and he repeats the dua
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From Tahrir to Wall Street: The Role of Religion in Protest Movements
I had been marching through the streets of downtown Boston for an hour before I realized that the rhythm and
Practical Tips on “Speak good or remain silent”
“Not a word does one utter, except that there is an angel watching, ready to record it.” (Surah Qaf 50:18)
Arts Feature: Interview with Brotherhood Arts from Malaysia
www.BrotherhoodArts.com [box_dark]1. On your website it says that Brotherhood Arts wants to sell products that “portrayed Islam in colorful ways”. Why
Interview with Director Mustafa Davis
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Obedient Wives Club Publishes Explicit Sex Book
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Iranian actress Marzieh Vafamehr sentenced to 90 lashes, 1 year in jail
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Traditional Chinese Medicine and Prophetic Healing
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Event Review: Peter Gould’s “The Road Less Travelled”
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Tawakkol Karman: Nobel Peace Prize laureate
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The dichotomy between religion and culture is often blurred. What is missed out in such debates between culture and religion
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Whenever I read of the dire and physically and spiritually trying situations of the Prophet (SAW) and the Companions, I
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We’ve always talked about it. A meet up is never complete until we talked about it. But, yesterday’s talk was
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Ibn Abbas: ‘I do not know of any action better for bringing a person near to Allah than dutifulness
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16th September was an exciting day for a group of young men and women, who’ve dedicated their hearts and souls
How to Treat the Elderly
[pullquote_left]Advertising teaches us that aging is something to be abhorred & despised.[/pullquote_left] It really is fascinating how a thirty second
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Ever find yourself shaking your head at some of the grievances of the old? Women and men who find injustice
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As I walked down the streets with that inerasable frown, I wished they had never existed. I was in a
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Salaam Mama & Ayah, Here’s a letter from your daughter reminding you what you’re worth and what you mean to
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Countries in the East Africa region – Ethiopia, Kenya and others have always been facing daily struggles for survival. Essential
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Mustafa Davis, Film Director and Co-Founder of Ta’leef Collective says, “There is cultural imperialism in the Muslim American community that
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The crowds in the mosque during taraweeh, endless supply of air kathira (a drink consisting of kathira, syrup, nuts, malva
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Ramadan Diaries: A Bride’s First Ramadan in Singapore
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I rely on the serene simplicity of spirituality In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. The beautiful diversity of
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Poem: Timeless Time
Time, Knows not any bound nor distinction it ever makes, some maybe wealthy, others may not, some of us are
Will You Change With Me?
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Poem: Reorientation of the Self
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A Lesson in Forgiveness: Rais Bhuiyan’s Attempt to Save His Attacker Fails
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Dip It in Vinegar
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An Exposé Into the Muslim Student Societies In Singapore
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In today’s armed conflicts, the number of victims among civilians is far higher than soldiers. According to UN reports, the
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Benefits of Hijama (Cupping)
Hijama is an ancient bloodletting technique that has been in use in many countries to treat certain diseases or bodily
“Attractive Men Don’t Make the Best Husbands”
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Why do we need 8 hours of sleep?
Sleep is a great blessing bestowed upon us from Allah SWT and those who acquire it are very lucky indeed.
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I had only just repented for the sins of the previous days and returned to my Lord ashamed when, on
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Fasting the months of Rajab and Sha`ban as a nafila or supererogatory worship is recommended, with the intention of following
The Dangers of Praise
Positive reinforcement such as praise is an important tool that aids learning and growth of an individual. Whenever someone does
Radio Muezzin
For both nights this weekend, Radio Muezzin will be performing at Esplanade Theatre at 8pm. In Cairo, the voices
Having the Best & Worst of Motherhood
I couldn’t sleep, couldn’t socialize, couldn’t watch my favorite program on TV, couldn’t go out to shop freely, couldn’t go
How Clean Can You Keep Yourself?
As itself being a pure religion for all the Muslims, Islam also calls for the purity of the Muslim self.
CAPITAL
On the 26th of May 2011, Muzlimbuzz had the opportunity to attend an art exhibition titled “CAPITAL”. In this exhibition, Seelan
A Friend Indeed: Socializing Can Help Reduce Memory Loss
Studies claim that engaging yourself in social activities and sharing light moments with friends can help you retain your memory
Supplications of the Muslim Traveller
Allah the Almighty created this world and everything in it for His beloved creation, us the “humans”. He made us
Lacy Business
Hey people! Lace is IN! It’s making a comeback on fashion runaways! I know our fellow Muslimah sisters might be
Halal Food: How Halal is Our Treatment?
In an article, The Morality of Mealtime, (Time, Wednesday Mar 20, 2011), Bryan Marsh speaks of a severe attack
World’s Smallest Phone
Well, there were times when people used to carry a phone in their bag packs, but not anymore, because technology
From Will to Inheritance
A man is a guardian to his family. Wills are important to any man possessing some sort of wealth. It
Letter to a Brother
This letter is addressed to one Mohamed Sadiq, who has happily & successfully graduated from Singapore Polytechnic as of 23rd
Mum Gives Botox to 8-year-old Daughter
How much do you expect from your children when they are the perfect looking creatures in the world. As shocking
Why Muslims Should Not Fear Apocalypse
‘God is the Knower of the future, He does not permit anyone to unveil such knowledge’ Qu’ran 72:27 In the
Make it Upsize for me please!
(A) The caloric requirement in a day is set by our own standards of eating (B) The caloric requirement
Inspired by Muhammad – Healthcare
Islam is a religion that teaches us the ideal way of life. The bare basics of acquiring good health &
Mayhem in May – A Muslim Responds
In the name of Allah, the most gracious and the most merciful. I started this article in the name of
Parents allow under-fives to watch ‘unsuitable’ TV shows
An article of the Daly Telegraph, Parents allow under-fives to watch ‘unsuitable’ TV shows, reveals that more than half of
Struggling for Salah
It is an obligation, mandatory for Muslims and one of the five pillars of Islam. It needs to be offered
Scaling the Mountain of God in Egypt
Egypt, an immensely popular tourist destination before some time, has been recently facing a fall in the number of foreign
GE 2011 Election Results at Hougang Stadium
[nggallery id=5] Please click on the pictures to read the captions. Pictures by: Velvet Eye Photography
Maximising the Hemline
Way before it reappeared on the fashion runways, the maxi skirt has long been a staple in the modest muslimah’s
What To Do When You Lose Your Phone
The most common disease in the new generation is losing things, especially their electronic gadgets, like mobile phones, and the
The YouTwitFace* Elections
Much ado has been made about this year’s “watershed” election that seemed, overnight, to have vanquished the average Singaporean’s reputation
Purifying your wealth
As much as the obligations in Islam invite each Muslim towards prosperity, they are equally contributive to the society. Islam
Brideorexia
When people talk about empowering women, the image that pops into my head is not that of a skinny, toothpick
Blessings of the Black Seed 2
If the Prophet SAW has explicitly mentioned the usage of black seed as a cure for everything, we should not
God is in the details
The great advantage of living in a multicultural country is that people get to know each other’s religion and culture.
Chronic ‘Faster’
Besides the obligatory fasting in the month of Ramadan, Prophet Muhammad SAW used to fast on other special days throughout
Appreciating Allah through the lens
Every now and then I find myself playing the role of an insignificant paraphernalia in the gears of this worldly
Standing Tall in Flats
They’re pretty, comfortable and you can stand the whole train ride from Pasir Ris to Joo Koon in them. Some
Alienware: A Laptop that Costs More than A Motorcycle
From abacus to the palmtop, the computers have always given us much more than we asked for, be it communication
Happiness, Materialism and Suicide
Right from time immemorial, happiness is one concept that has baffled and tantalized us as humans. Now, in the 21st
Choosing Home over Office
In today’s world when people go bonkers over women empowerment aka (for most of the people out there) giving women
Muslim Reform Movements in India
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]ndia is home to 161 million Muslims which is the 3rd largest Muslim population in the world after Indonesia &
Hijama – Blessing for Mankind
Many may wonder about the word ‘hijama’ when referred by some therapists to treat diseases or to improve some medical
What’s the deal with marathons?
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]arathons by definition refer to a long-distance foot race, usually 42km. An ultra-marathon, as it is called, spans an 84km
When Religions Get Along [Video]
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My Quarrel with Allah
Eyes clenched shut, I repeated the prayer I’ve made countless times now, in varying structure and in differing words but
Returning Officer Club Mix [Video]
Who said creativity is dead in Singapore? We found this video spoof on Youtube honoring Mr Yam Ah Mee, the
Travelling Etiquette of a Muslim
Today, the need for travel is an overwhelming one; be it for the purpose of education, business or recreation. You
Look like a Muslim J Lo
If you’re 40, a mother of twins and look like Jennifer Lopez, you’ve been blessed by some really good genes.
VISA Digital Wallet: Pay Your Bills Using Your Handphone
In earlier days, when there existed no international boundaries, no government and no tax laws, prevailed the barter system where
Is Osama Bin Laden a martyr? [Video]
In this video, Ustadh Muhammad Umar from Ramadhan Foundation from the UK presents a very insightful analysis of Osama Bin
Unravelling the Last Sermon
It was the sixty-third year of the Prophet’s life which coincided with the close of the 10th of Hijra
Education Emergency in Pakistan [Video]
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]orruption. Poverty. Terrorism. Inequality.These are ostensibly the most pressing problems affecting Pakistan today, which can conceivably be alleviated through
Fearing the Rizq of Children
“Allah enlarges the sustenance (which He gives) to whichever of His servants He pleases; and He (similarly) grants by (strict)
Muslim Names vs Being Islamic
Oftentimes, the term ‘Islamic’ is wrongly used to mean anything related to Muslims and not necessarily to Islam itself
Wonders of Olive Oil 2
Read: Wonders of Olive Oil 1 [divider] The mention of olives can be seen in several places in the Holy
Tahajjud – The Mark of Piety
Have you ever observed the life of an individual, who is blessed with regularity in night prayer? I had an
Eating Halal in a non-Muslim Country
Travelling to distant, far-off places is desired by almost everybody. Who could resist the temptation of enjoying a relaxing time
2011 Nigerian Elections
The Federal Republic of Nigeria is the most populous black nation on the planet. With a population of over 150
Jumping on the Bandwagon
The one piece suit is back in style after making a short-lived appearance a few years ago. The look is
Playstation Security Breach: The Virtual World Was Never A Safe Place
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here was a time when safes and lockers were used to protect valuables and signatures used to authenticate documents. But
Life After Death
Apart from the various special traits and skills that humans have, curiosity, I believe, is to be blamed for the
Dads for Life [Video]
DadsForLife.sg “Dads For Life” is a national movement that inspires and enables fathers to recognize the importance of their roles
Making a date with dates
The date fruit and the palm are mentioned in several verses of the Holy Quran. In Surah Maryam it says:
What Not To Do When You Are Angry
Being angry is like holding ignited coal with the intent of throwing it at someone, but you are the one
Muslim Essentials for Travel
With the ease of travelling and the rates at which leaving the country is getting cheaper and cheaper, travel has
Fringe Benefits
Tassels are not new to fashion and have been used for thousands of years as symbols of status. This year,
The Reading Phenomenon
In the 21st century, reading from traditional print sources such as books, magazines and journals is in decline as more
Farmville Addiction
The biggest concern of most parents today in the modern world is not drug addiction, not alcohol but something
The Pinnacle of Piety – Taqwa
Taqwa is the consciousness of Allah. Many scholars of Islam have explained the concept of taqwa, but the most appealing
Al-Kindi Ensemble at Esplanade
It was barely a year ago, that while searching for nasheeds over the Internet, I chanced upon a video clip
Sufi Music in India
Initially, Sufi music was associated with the growth of Islamic culture not just in India but all over the world.
Guilty After My Firstborn
Our paradise and hell, the parents… When I was having my first child, the very thing that kept on coming
Blessings of the Black Seed 1
“Allah has sent down both the disease and the cure, and He has appointed a cure for every disease, so
Top 10 Mosques to Visit
An abode of tranquillity, an atmosphere filled with the essence of truly divine worship and a place where you can
Stripping Down to the Bare Basics
Stripes are a classic, timeless look that makes an appearance every spring and 2011 is no different. This year’s stripped
Top 10 Must-Have Muslim Apps
Lets face it. If you’re not using an iPhone, you either have an Android or a Blackberry, or are saving
Being buddies the Muslim way!
Last Ramadan, as my family gulped down our iftar meal, scrambled to the toilet to get ready for tarawih and
Honey, honey
“We have indeed created man in the best of moulds” The Holy Quran (95:4) The body given to man is
A Friday in the Kingdom of Siam
الحمدلله على نعمة الإسلام ؛ وكفى بها نعمة All Praise is due to Allah for the Blessing of Islam, and
Wide, wide world
If the trend a few years ago is everything skinny, this year’s trend is defined by everything not-skinny. Rejoice sisters
A Beetle Reminded me of the Last Day
“Assalaamualaykum warahmatullah, assalaamualaykum warahmatullah,” I muttered under my breath as I looked over my right and left to end my
Making your home Islam-Friendly
Going through many stages of life we often come across situations in which we control ourselves through religious boundaries. At
Wonders of Olive Oil
“Allah is the light of the Heavens and the Earth. An example of His light is like a lantern
Following the Sunnah While on the Roads
The face of the world has so drastically changed since the sixth century in every minute detail that, were we