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 started missing Fajr prayers, and the humility we had acquired during the month has started leaving us. We are back into the modern life style that dictates us to be busy with the ornaments of […]
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 the 99 Beautiful Names of Allah and talk about why that particular Name is significant to them, or how they have seen that Name manifest in their lives. If you would like to submit your […]
Dina Tokio: A Hijab Fashionista & What Comes With It
Hijab Fashionista and vlogger, Dina Torkia or better known as Dina Tokio hails from UK. Founder and owner of clothing line, Lazy Doll, her popularity increased when she participated in the TV show ‘Style the Nation’ in 2011 that was telecasted in the UK. Her YouTube videos had gone viral since, with over 17,000 subscriptions […]
The Ultimate Raya Rant – What Makes My Raya Rumble
Celebrating Hari Raya in the city definitely is my favourite part of the year! It’s a time of flashing technicolour lights, searing hot sambal goreng and little green bombs exploding with dollar notes. Now, I don’t want to be anyone’s downer but it’s not always rainbows and sunshine when it comes to visiting family and […]
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 of destruction in the UNESCO-listed city is pulverising part of the history of Islam in Africa, which includes a centuries-old message of tolerance. “They are striking at the heart of what Timbuktu stands for … […]
Veiling for Allah, not Fashion
Repeat “I am ‘Abd Allah.” out loud at least 5 times! You see, from breaking the words ‘Abd & Allah, subsequently one will end up saying “I am Abdillah.” or “I am Abdullah.” which sounds like a name! What are we saying, nevertheless? Well, the term ‘Abd itself means slave, so when you say “I […]
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? In a world that recently seems to love to hate Muslims, here was a Methodist Pastor who willingly embarked on a month-long fast in solidarity with the Muslims. He wrote his reflections almost daily and […]
Eid Prayers Worldwide
Here are some pictures from Eid Prayers worldwide that we got from United Muslims World’s Facebook Page. [imagebrowser id=8]
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 and spicy, oily food that have now invaded our tummies. Below is a list of common Hari Raya sicknesses and its corresponding Prophetic cures. [divider] 1. Indigestion/Upset Stomach Vinegar helps to ease indigestion by stimulating […]
Strengthening the Bond: Family in Islam – Yasmin Mogahed
The following was taken from Sister Yasmin Mogahed’s Facebook Page: Notes that a brother shared from my talk at MCA last weekend on “Strengthening the Bond: Family in Islam”: The Prophet (saw) said: “The best of you are those who are best to their family.” – The litmus test is not how you treat the […]
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 bequeathed. And when a thing for which you ask is slow to come, Then known that often through delay are gifts received. Find solace in privation and respect its due, For only by […]
99 Names Series: Al-Wadud (The Most Affectionate/Loving)
Muzlimbuzz is starting a series called “The 99 Names of Allah” where writers & readers reflect on one Name from the 99 Beautiful Names of Allah and talk about why that particular Name is significant to them, or how they have seen that Name manifest in their lives. If you would like to submit your […]
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. I am using the power of electronic media to denounce electronic media. I am using it so that you don’t have to, at least until Ramadhan’s over. This is my literary kamikaze, my swan song […]
Give And Let Give
A few days ago while I was walking home from an evening with happy friends and good food thanks to Geylang Bazaar’s annual ode to deep-frying, I experienced something that made me think about the simplest of acts and the most fundamental of all pleasures – giving and receiving. I was walking along a stretch […]
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 will I be amongst the one forgotten Because I forgot Because I forgot That this life is a passing journey I embrace it whole heartedly when I should turn my heart towards eternity Because I […]
