Ombak Rindu: The Review
[quote] “Ombak rindu was superb!” “I ran out of tissue while watching Ombak Rindu! It was awesome!” “Ombak Rindu. Best. Movie. EVER.” [/quote] The statuses above were what I kept seeing in my Facebook news feed for a certain period of time. Okay, maybe I exaggerated on that last one but hey, I was merely […]
Prophetic Timeline
Think you’re the only one with a Timeline (on Facebook)? Take a look at the Prophetic Timeline of our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (S)! A great resource for parents, educators, youths & individuals to learn about the Seerah in an interactive and fun way. No better time to check it out than during Rabiulawal! [divider] ‘SubhanAllah!’ […]
Great Muslimah Fashion Options
Once upon a time, the fashion industry was seen as an adversary to the modest Muslimah style. However, these days it seems like modesty and fashion are working side by side by creating styles that are more Muslimah-friendly. This time I explore the outcome of a combination between two wardrobe essentials – the button-up shirt […]
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 then moved to Pakistan to study Islam at Faisal Mosque, a Saudi-funded mosque with an experience he called “hardcore, austere and uncreative Saudi Islam”. Years later, Michael burned out on the demands of religious dogma […]
The Importance of Loving The Prophet & Following His Example
As we enter into the month of Rabiulawal, this article serves to increase in our mindfulness and awareness of the importance of loving the Prophet (S) and following his blessed example. 1. The Obligation to Increase the Love and Honor of the Prophet Allah asks the Prophet to remind his Nation that it is essential […]
Zheng He: The Muslim Legend
It’s probably your first time hearing about that name “Zheng He”; and you would assume he is a non-Muslim. Read on to find out about this great Muslim legend! Zheng He’s Childhood Born in 1371 in the city of Jinning, in the Yunnan Province, Zheng He was originally named “Ma He”, which stands for the […]
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 very little is decided based on capabilities. Have you ever gotten sidelined in promotion, because you did not wear the shorter skirt, or the glamourous make up? Have you ever felt judged by your fellow […]
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 Life (in the United States), couples who pray together and share religious values are more likely to express affection and love, perform acts of kindness and be less critical of their partners. In the study by […]
The Perfect Muslimah
The perfect Muslimah. She is shy and retiring. She covers from head to toe in voluminous black clothing, uncovering nothing of her face and only one eye to see her way on the road. She walks silently and with gaze downcast. She avoids talking and laughing so as not to allow the sound of her […]
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 and what was the objective?[/box_dark] Paper Medina started off slow and steady some time in October 2011 with poster artcards related to Islamic elements which reminds us of Allah and His Beloved; and they can […]
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 question went something like this: ” How do Muslims, especially those who travel to Western countries, maintain their faith since it is more difficult to practice Islam due to the lack of availability of halal […]
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 Door. Please, Ya Rabb, my plea, do not ignore. I sit here, before you, With a bag full of worries. My pockets are filled with my sins, I have nowhere to hide them anymore. I […]
Tahajjud was once Compulsory
From the book “Excellence & Secrets of the Night Vigil” by Imam Alwee bin Ahmad bin Hassan Alhadad (An English Translation). We thank Abdulkader Ali Esa Alhadad for his permission to publish this on Muzlimbuzz.sg. [divider] “They (the pious) used to sleep but little at night.” Many other verses of the Quran emphasizing the importance […]
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 development, so do human thoughts and intentions display an obvious sway in the ongoing progression of the character and ethical conduct of a person. Like flowers germinate from outwardly inconsequential seeds and hatchlings emerge from […]
Having a Good Opinion of your Muslim brother – Shaykh Yaqoubi
