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 Muslim hijab. It showcases Muslimah wear that are fashionable and beautiful, and also sports gear that allow Muslim women to engage in sporting activities without worrying about compromising on their faith.
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 Dawood)[/box_dark] I often notice people who are reserved outside their homes are very carefree and lively inside their homes because home is one place where you are free to do anything without worrying about what […]
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 with disability. Dealing with children’s disability can be a very challenging and frustrating experience but it is a reality of life for some. Allah does not wish to burden parents but to grant them ever […]
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] “One day Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said to his companions: Would that I can see my brothers coming toward me to the pool and welcome them with bowls filled with sweet juices. Before […]
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 2012 Where: Masjid Khadijah Auditorium By: Masjid Khadijah[/box_dark] [quote]“The scholars are the inheritors of the prophets.”- The Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), as related by Tirmidhi[/quote] It was a wet Saturday morning as many […]
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 Building, NUS When: 14th April 2012 By: AWARE, NUS Dept of Malay Studies, Leftwrite Center.[/box_dark] Rethinking Muslim Marriage Contract Seminar was conducted in an intimate atmosphere at The Shaw Foundation Building, NUS, with almost 50 […]
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 summit Everest together as one united people of Singapore”. The Team Singapura Everest has been training religiously almost daily with their objective to summit the Mount Everest in 2015 on Singapore’s 50th birthday. It all […]
Poem: “I Am”
“I AM…” is a poem by Hamza Abdul Malik who is one of our young scholars. Hamza, has memorized the Qur’an in both Warsh and Hafs and has studied Arabic and Shari’ah in Syria, Yemen, and is currently studying in Egypt. He wrote this poem after his wife’s eighty-year old grandmother took Shahada! I AM… […]
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 besides Allah as rivals (to Allah). They love them as they love Allah. But those who believe, are overflowing in their love for Allah. (Surah Al Baqarah:165)[/quote] If I asked you; have you ever felt true […]
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 these trials, the Prophet (S) promised them great rewards from Allah SWT in the afterlife. Anas RA related that the Prophet (S) said: [box_light]There will come a time for people that to hold onto one’s […]
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 rooftop of what was colloquially referred to as the “White Mosque” (I’m sure you can guess why it was named so) about an hour and a half after iftar. The sweetest of breezes would softly […]
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 session: Anybody who came to Al Wehdah expecting to sit down quietly and simply enjoy listening to Nader Khan singing was sadly mistaken. On his second visit to Singapore to perform, Sidi Nader started the […]
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 Petala Cinta (7 folds of love). Unlike the movie Ombak Rindu (Waves of longing), this movie was not as hyped about. When I first saw the movie title on my twitter timeline, I did not […]
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 of Western brands, or ample disposable income, but children across the Gulf region are getting fatter. Recent studies tag 20 percent of children in Dubai as overweight, and another 12% as obese. Their Gulf nations’ […]
Event Review: “Come As You Are” with Shaykh Abdul Aziz Fredricks
[box_dark]What: Talk “Come As You Are” Who: Shaykh Abdul Aziz Fredricks Where: Sultan Mosque Auditorium When: 3rd April 2012 By: Sout Ilaahi[/box_dark] One would certainly be welcomed by the flashing smile he had throughout the session, and the simplicity of his speech made all that wisdom a little easier to absorb. “Come As You Are” […]
