Review: Baby Arabia
The dichotomy between religion and culture is often blurred. What is missed out in such debates between culture and religion is that, culture, in most sociological definitions, means a set of values, beliefs and practices that a group of people adhere to. Thus making religion part of culture. What is cultural is often seen as […]
Interfaith: Following the Best of Examples
Whenever I read of the dire and physically and spiritually trying situations of the Prophet (SAW) and the Companions, I am always astounded. Whenever I read about the good attitude and utter patience of the Prophet (SAW) and the Sahabah throughout their trials and tribulations, I am doubly astounded. It is one thing to always […]
Mecca for the rich: Islam’s holiest site ‘turning into Vegas’
Behind closed doors – in places where the religious police cannot listen in – residents of Mecca are beginning to refer to their city as Las Vegas, and the moniker is not a compliment. Click on the picture to zoom in. Over the past 10 years the holiest site in Islam has undergone a […]
To Heal an Unbroken Heart
We’ve always talked about it. A meet up is never complete until we talked about it. But, yesterday’s talk was different. It was filled with intense emotion, a kind of desperation. Maybe a plea for help. A talk that left me with a sleepless night just thinking about it. Perhaps the clock was ticking too […]
In Islam: Elderly & our Parents
Ibn Abbas: ‘I do not know of any action better for bringing a person near to Allah than dutifulness to his mother.’ ”We have instructed man to honour his parents.” (29:8) Ibn ‘Abbas: “If any Muslim obeys Allah regarding his parents, Allah will open 2 gates of the Garden for him.” Causing one’s parents […]
Ease Africa 2011
16th September was an exciting day for a group of young men and women, who’ve dedicated their hearts and souls into humanity. Ease Africa 2011, a joint-tertiary effort between Muslim students from various societies and bodies to help raise funds as well as awareness with regards to the famine crisis in the East Africa region […]
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 commercial can speak volumes. It can tell someone what to buy and where to shop. What is in vogue and what will hopefully never come back in style. What it can also reveal, however, are attitudes. A […]
Wear the Truth
Muzlimbuzz is pleased to be hooking up with Wear The Truth in some of our contest giveaways. We caught up with the people behind Wear The Truth to find out more about them! [divider] MUZLIMBUZZ: How did the idea behind ‘Wear The Truth’ come about? [box_light]The idea is a reaction to the negative perceptions on […]
The Transience of Time
Ever find yourself shaking your head at some of the grievances of the old? Women and men who find injustice in their growing old, despise the heralds of their impending old age –in the form of graying hairs and aching joints- and would do anything to reclaim the time that has oh-so-quickly passed them by. […]
Short Story: A Parent to Cherish
As I walked down the streets with that inerasable frown, I wished they had never existed. I was in a detestable mood after that huge and loud fight with my parents. My mind was literally getting invaded by hateful thoughts, why do they always disregard my wants? Does ‘no’ have to be the only response? […]
Poem for Ummi
At fifty… she’s a fighter! Calmly killing off calamity – she oozes serenity, her sunshile smile that greets me like a ray of light. She ignites! With words of wisdom, she recites even if my ears are unwilling, she’s still giving because she’s a giver like that – never lacking love, always full of […]
To Mama & Ayah
Salaam Mama & Ayah, Here’s a letter from your daughter reminding you what you’re worth and what you mean to her in this world because sometimes, some words just prefer to be on paper rather than on the tongue. Everyday has been a reminder, this breath I take while I carve these words of love […]
Help Ease Africa for Humanity
Countries in the East Africa region – Ethiopia, Kenya and others have always been facing daily struggles for survival. Essential needs to sustain the human body are deemed to be scarce in these countries for decades, but the situation has taken a turn for the worst recently. [pullquote_left]Somalia has been declared as the worst affected […]
Muslim Students Initiative
As recent as a year ago, or maybe even 6 months ago, Muslim students who were contemplating studying overseas had to do their own research. Be it roughing it out in the Middle East, freezing in London or Bollywood stars-sighting in India, potential students had to seek out their own contacts to hear first-hand the […]
Wayward Son – The Jordan Richter Story
Mustafa Davis, Film Director and Co-Founder of Ta’leef Collective says, “There is cultural imperialism in the Muslim American community that results in many Muslims being forced to commit cultural apostasy, denying who they are and losing themselves in the process.” This seemed to be the grain in the film and in the video “Behind […]
