Join Sheikh Bilal Ismail as he explains the Wish of Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) and relates it to the State of Ummah today. About the speaker: Sheikh Bilal Ismail was born in Durban, South Africa. He is the founder and Director of the Imam Development […]
Depression is a mental health condition characterized by intense negative emotions such as sadness, pessimism, or despondency to a point that it interferes with how one goes about their day. Many people face sadness or sorrow in life. Although both grief and depression involve intense […]
A Journey through the Islamic faith book provides a short introduction to the beliefs, teachings and social practices of a religion that encompasses a fifth of the world`s population. This guide is an informative publication on the Islamic faith, history and civilization, and helps to […]
It is natural for human beings to seek happiness and success: things that bring us joy and bliss. We constantly ask questions like, “What makes us happy?” “How can we truly be happy?” “What is success?” and “Is Happiness interlinked with success?”, as we rethink […]
One of the important characteristics of a Muslim is that he remains in a positive state of mind, whatever the circumstances. He tries for the best and look for wisdom. A Muslim is never in despair, not even in most difficult moments. That is because […]
Leaving a powerful legacy is a dream and aspiration for many of us. But dreaming is no longer enough, we’re constantly losing time. We do, however, have the capacity to immortalize our efforts through the right daily efforts. “When a man dies, his deeds come […]
People often forget the importance of the simple yet powerful Dua Istighfar i.e., saying “Astaghfirullah”. It is the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet (SAW) to seek Istighfar 100 times daily. In the Holy Quran, Istighfar is seen as portraying the strength and support of Allah […]
When was the last time you poured your heart out to God? When was the last time you cried out to Him in hope and desperation? What better gift can the lover give to their beloved than an open line of communication? Isn’t it time […]
The Islamic character is one that is sound and upright; in terms of its principles, fundamentals and etiquette it is based on submission and adherence to the teachings of Islam, in obedience to Allah and His Messenger. It is the character that learns its etiquette […]
In the Quran, the marriage relationship is described as one with “tranquility,” “love” and “mercy.” Elsewhere in the Quran, husband and wife are described as “garments” for each other (2:187). This metaphor is used because garments offer protection, comfort, modesty, and warmth. Above all, the […]