Khutbah Reflections: Treating Our Parents with Respect and Good Manners
The khutbah on 1st March 2013 was about a topic that is close to my heart: Parents. These are the people who fed us, clothed us, raised us, and taught us right from wrong. They gave so much of themselves for us without expecting reciprocation but most of all; they taught us the meaning of […]
Five Simple and Workable Muslim Fashion Tips
It’s a pretty sad state of affairs that most automatically assume it would be difficult, if not nigh-on impossible to dress fashionably as a Muslim – the reality really couldn’t be more to the contrary. In fact, there are so many ways and means to adopt a little creativity and dynamism without ever crossing the […]
Polish-produced nail polish that ‘breathes’ becomes surprise hit with Muslim women
With prayers five times a day, and a pre-prayer ritual that requires washing the hands and arms, traditional fingernail polish has been mostly off limits because it prevents water from making contact with the nails. A new “breathable” nail polish by a Polish company, Inglot, is changing that. The company and some Muslims say the […]
Pakistan Takes An Initiative to Stop Radicalism in Madrasas Around
The surge of promoting religious extremism by the local madrasas in Pakistan is now being handled by the Pakistani authorities in a slightly different way. The religious seminary and school in Muridke, a town close to the Indian border in the province of Punjab, has been labelled as a training camp and a base for […]
Food Review – Qiji
When you hear the name “Qiji”, I’m pretty sure majority of us will think of their very popular Nasi Lemak combo sets as they are quite well-known for it. However, today I am not going to do a review on the Nasi lemak in Qiji but instead, onto a different dish – their Egg Noodle […]
Khutbah Reflections: Lessons from the story of Sayyidina Salman Al-Farisi (RA)
The khutbah on 22nd February 2013 was about yet another Companion of Rasulullah(S); Salman Al-Farisi. What sets him apart from the rest of the Companions was that he was Persian while the rest of the Companions were Arabs. However if we were to look beyond ethnicity, this was a man of unwavering determination in his […]
Guest Post by SGHijabGirl, Nadya on Blazers
Say hello to blazers. Let me tell you why. Most girls I know often fear that blazers will make them stand out, they feel too overdressed and it really doesn’t help that we live in the tropics. Personally, I think they’re such gorgeous pieces of clothing, especially on a woman. Its structured, comes in a […]
Join the Food Revolution
You don’t have to be a medical expert to notice that among the Muslim community living in Singapore, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol is quite common. One thing which seriously needs to be tackled in our community is the attention we fail to pay to greatest gift given to us by Allah, our […]
Singapore gay couple seeks to abolish gay sex law
SINGAPORE – A gay couple in Singapore seeking to abolish a long-standing law banning gay sex had their case heard in court recently, just days after a former department store manager sued his boss for alleged discrimination against homosexuals. The first full hearing was heard on 15th February 2013 in a case brought by Mr […]
‘Muslim Art’ and why you should support Muslim Filmmaker Lena Khan
“Hodja Effendi,” the classic short tale begins, “last night I was passing by your house and I heard a lot of commotion. What was all that racket?” “Nothing serious. My wife just threw my coat down the stairs,” the wise man replied. “But Effendi, how could a coat falling down the stairs make that much noise?” […]
Tips for Budding Writers by Local Writer Nirrosette
In an earlier article, we got ourselves acquainted with a rising local Malay novelist, Munirah Jaafar, who at the young age of 20 has already made waves with two published books under her pen name, ‘Nirrosette’. Selected as an ambassador for Bulan Bahasa 2012, the eloquent writer will be publishing her third book this year […]
Poem: Please Be Reminded
Allah is the most forgiving and His Forgiveness knows no limit The default form that you are sins after sins that you commit Yet He is still there Aren’t you ashamed? You say you won’t do it again but are you serious about it His Forgiveness isn’t for us to take for granted You give […]
Khutbah Reflections: Emulating the Diligence in Pursuing Islamic Knowledge – Lessons from the Story of Abdul Rahman Bin ‘Auf
While the khutbah on 1st February 2013 spoke about the Companions in general, the one on 8th February 2013 spoke about a particular Companion by the name of Sayyidina Abdul Rahman Bin ‘Auf. He was one of the first people to embrace Islam and had given up much of his wealth for the benefit of […]
Event Review: Being! Guidance from the Prophet (S) on The Meaning of Life
[box_light]Being! Guidance from the Prophet(S) on The Meaning of Life What: Being! Guidance from the Prophet(S) on the Meaning of Life Where: Al-Markaz 58 Bussorah St 199474 Who: Brother Muhsin Hamzah When: 3 February 2013 By: Being![/box_light] The first thing that came to mind when I read the title of this event was, “This is […]
Saudi Preacher Gets Fine & Short Jail Term for Raping & Killing Daughter
(Image: YouTube screen shot) RIYADH (AFP) – A Saudi preacher who raped his five-year-old daughter and tortured her to death has been sentenced to pay “blood money” to the mother after having served a short jail term, activists said on Saturday. Lama al-Ghamdi was admitted to hospital on December 25, 2011 with multiple injuries, including […]
