#IslamNewMedia
“We’ve all seen the power of social media, and how it helped in the recent uprisings that toppled the Tunisian and Egyptian dictators. And while there has been a lot of talk about that subject, there has hardly been any discussion on perhaps an even more important topic, and that is the impact of new […]
How Hijama (Cupping) Should be Performed
There is no doubt at all on the great benefits of hijama or cupping since it is something that enjoys strong supportive ahadith. Prophet SAW has strongly recommended people to avail the benefits of hijama to stay healthy and protected from many diseases and disorders of the vital body organs. No believer can even think […]
In Search of Blessings – Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a country located off the southern coast of the Indian Sub-continent. A republic and a unitary state governed by a semi-presidential system with its official seat of government in Sir Jayawardenapure-Kotte, the capital. As a result of its geographic situation, Sri Lanka is a strategic naval link between West Asia and South […]
From Will to Inheritance II
“It is not fitting for a Believer, man or woman, when a matter has been decided by Allah and His Messenger to have any option about their decision: if any one disobeys Allah and His Messenger, he is indeed on a clearly wrong Path.” (33:36) If you get to read the inheritance laws laid out […]
Maxi-dresses : Muslimah-friendly gear
Where summer reigns all year long in a country like Singapore, maxi dresses never go out of style! It suits us, Muslimahs, regardless of those who don the Hijab or not. The flowy cut of maxi dresses makes one look chic whilst not exposing the bodyline. On top of that, its comfortable. Maxi dresses come […]
What Future Phones Will Look Like
Telephones, the most wonderful mode of communication in the modern times, thanks to Alexander Graham Bell, has seen a lot of changes over the past decades, evolving from a size as big as a wash basin to a size that can fit in your shirt pocket. The phone where we had to turn a dial […]
Muslim girl stoned to death for joining beauty contest
By now, news of Katya Koren being stoned to death for going against Shariah law are widespread. It has angered Muslims and non-Muslims alike. The Daily Mail reported that 3 Muslim youths were responsible for the murder. One of the three suspects, named as 16-year-old Bihal Gaziev, was quoted as telling police that Katya had […]
Hadith on the Benefits of Rajab
“Rajab is the month of Allah, Sha`bān is my month and Ramadān is the month of my Nation.” Az-Zamakhshari said: [Muharram’s] distinction among the sacred months is due to `Āshūra. The best of the months for the voluntary fast is Muharram, then Rajab then the rest of the sacred months and then Sha`bān. The Prophet […]
Fasting the Month of Rajab
Fasting the months of Rajab and Sha`ban as a nafila or supererogatory worship is recommended, with the intention of following the Sunna of the Prophet (s) by which the merit of this fast has clearly been established.`Abd al-Rahman al-Jazai’ri in his book al-Fiqh `ala al-madhahib al-arba` (Islamic law according to the Four Schools) in the […]
The Dangers of Praise
Positive reinforcement such as praise is an important tool that aids learning and growth of an individual. Whenever someone does a good deed or creates something extraordinary, praise naturally becomes due to acknowledge the individual. This positive reinforcement increases levels of motivation and drive in an individual to continue walking along the same productive track. […]
Radio Muezzin
For both nights this weekend, Radio Muezzin will be performing at Esplanade Theatre at 8pm. In Cairo, the voices of muezzins reverberate throughout the city 5 times a day. They have become embedded in Cairo’s delightful culture. “The Minister for Religious Affairs is currently introducing the centralised muezzin. Via one radio station, only one […]
Having the Best & Worst of Motherhood
I couldn’t sleep, couldn’t socialize, couldn’t watch my favorite program on TV, couldn’t go out to shop freely, couldn’t go to a local store for grocery accept for buying a pack of pampers, couldn’t go the bathroom without the door closed, couldn’t find time to lose the baby fat. But I would wake up in […]
How Clean Can You Keep Yourself?
As itself being a pure religion for all the Muslims, Islam also calls for the purity of the Muslim self. Conforming totally to Islam asks for a complete change in the lifestyle which pertains to thoughts, ideas, conduct and behavior. Where our religion lays out rules for all these implicit characteristics it has not left […]
CAPITAL
On the 26th of May 2011, Muzlimbuzz had the opportunity to attend an art exhibition titled “CAPITAL”. In this exhibition, Seelan Palay & Shikin Ali apply a new visual ensemble to explore ideas of crime and punishment, social and political constructs, and humanitarian values that hang in the balance. Take a look at the pictures that […]
A Friend Indeed: Socializing Can Help Reduce Memory Loss
Studies claim that engaging yourself in social activities and sharing light moments with friends can help you retain your memory and reduce wear and tear of the brain cells, even at old ages. The memory loss problem more often seen in elderly women can be cured simply by socializing more with family and friends, a […]
