Interview with Shafiq Morton
Alhamdulillah, I was blessed to have had the chance to interview award-winning journalist and author, Shafiq Morton. He was in Singapore recently to launch his new book “Surfing Behind the Walls – My Palestinian Journey”. In the video below, you can watch part of the interview that I had with him. In it, he answers […]
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 2012 Who: Professor Ermin Sinanovic By: Centre for Research on Islamic and Malay Affairs (RIMA)[/box_dark] Too often in the diversity of communities we have here has the word “minority” and “integration” been misused and misunderstood. During this […]
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. Name: Sheikh Ahmad Muhammad Saad Ash-Shafi’ie Al-Azhari Al-Hasani Family & Lineage: Lineage goes back to the Prophet (salla Allahu alayh wa sallam) through Sayyidna Al-Hasan ibn Ali (radia Allahu anhu) in the northern Egyptian governorate of […]
“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 is the “Kids of the Ummah” iPad App. He aims, through his products, to be able to promote learning to children in a fun way embracing the many cultures of the Islamic community all over […]
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 Alhabshi & Ust Tarmizi Wahid By: Safinah Institute “Living Your True Potential” was the theme of Safinah Talks 11, the bi-monthly series of talks organised by Safinah Institute. Equal parts religious lecture and motivational […]
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 be among those contending for a medal. Breaking her own national record in the 100 meters will be enough of a prize. Noor al-Malki will compete for Qatar in the Olympics, which overlap with Ramadan. […]
Poem: Lower Your Gaze
“There once was a lad who couldnt lower his gaze, Destraught and disappointed he tried many ways, Finally he decided to go to a shaykh well known, And ask him advice for his desperation had grown The shaykh said to him, indeed but you’ve come to ask About something great, first though I have a […]
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 third year, the fourth, indeed the tenth year, pass them by whilst neither of them have called themselves to account with sincerity. They do not examine their states with the passage of time. What have […]
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 you kill this man?” “Why would I?” “What if I told you this man killed your family. Would you kill him now?” That was the question posed to the audience from brother Fadzuli Wahab, owner […]
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 name a few. What most Muslim women fail to recognize is the restrictions of using these various beauty treatments. Many claim that it is acceptable for them to adopt such beauty treatments if they are […]
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. One of them said it smells so bad. The other said it looks so ugly. Moses AS, however, looked and said: ‘Mashallah, its teeth are so white.’ The gratefulness of the ears is to hear […]
Approaching Allah
“At this very moment, while you are reading these words, recognise that the Fashioner and Shaper SWT has indeed called you to His precincts, and sent you words like these, so that you may approach Him and do so covetously. What approaching Allah, and seeking His presence and nearness means, is that al-Haqq SWT has […]
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 Harbour. The group of 90 people staged the confronting flash-mob protest to raise awareness of the Syria conflict. Activists dressed in army fatigues aimed fake guns at women and children participants huddled in defenceless positions, re-enacting […]
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 severity and harshness. When it comes to the way we raise our children this can often be true, but usually due to our cultural backgrounds more than our faith. My parents and grandparents grew up […]
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 passengers glare pointedly at their sitting counterparts and at the sign above the seats requiring them to be given up to those whose need is greater. The man does not bat an eyelash at the […]
