REMINDER #14                 Patience…a source of empowerment By Dr Basil Mustafa* We all realise that patience is a necessity of life in addition to being a moral virtue. Moreover, it is an asset which helps humans to withstand hardships and excel in achieving their aspirations. Those who observe [...]

REMINDER #13                 The last sermon of Umar ibn Abd Al-Aziz By Ustath Zuheir Salim* Umar ibn Abd Al-Aziz, may Allah be pleased with him, ruled for two years, and he was considered through them to be a reformer of the second hijri century. He was considered so [...]

REMINDER #12                 Islam is a call for mercy and human development By Dr Salah Eddine Arkadan* The month of Ramadan has, as with other acts of worship, noble messages which one must renew one’s covenant with. These messages are needed to revive in the soul what has [...]

REMINDER #11                 The believers are brothers By Dr Iman Ramadan* I write my letter from the Far East, eyes tearful at the state of the helpless Muslims in many countries. Perhaps my words will reach you through this medium, bringing to you the voice and image from the [...]

REMINDER #10                 What if people fasted truly? By Dr Osama Altikriti (Abu Laith)* Fasting is part of the divine prescription for the development of man so that their uprightness may be in accordance with Allah’s will. It is because of this that fasting was ordained in all divine [...]

REMINDER #9                 A victory in Ramadan By Ustatha Zeinab Moustafa (Um Jehad) Ramadan has always been a month in which victories of all sorts have been achieved. From the victory achieved by every person who fasts properly and perfectly, to the victories achieved in Badr, the conquest [...]

This article was translated from Arabic REMINDER #8                 Ramadan is an opportunity for reflection, review and evaluation By: Ustath Ali Sadreddine Al-Bayanouni (Abu Anas)* {Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves} Dear brothers and sisters, each of us needs from time to time a [...]

This article was translated from Arabic REMINDER #7                 Ramadan is upon you… By Ustath Zuheir Salim* The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:“Whoever does not give up false speech and acting upon it, Allah has no need of him giving up his food [...]