The Plan Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem We planned and planned for the end of Juz Amma. At first, it was to happen in March, then April. Those months came and went, and we were still struggling with Surah Al Inshiqaq, then Mutaffifeen. A trip to Dallas was deferred,...
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful As-Salāmu `Alaykum | Peace be upon you The South African Qur'aan Union presents its 5th National Qur'aan Awards. The event will run over the period 23- 25 September 2011 at Masjid Ighwa Tul Islam, 22 Cornflower Street, Bridgetown(Mosque), Cape Town Two...
Bismillah Assalaamu 'alaykum wa Rahmatullah Dear friends, Ahlan wa Sahlan - Welcome ! Alhamdulillah, it's been awhile since I last blogged & it was wonderful reading all of your Ramadaan & 'Eid messages -Shukran Katheer! Mashaa Allah, I really enjoyed my Ramadaan and I hope that you did too. For...
Bimsillah Assalaamu 'alaykum wa Rahmatullah Beloved sisters, I hope that this message reaches you whilst you are eagerly anticipating and spiritually preparing for the arrival of the blessed month. Just a short note to let you know that I'll be taking a blogging break (digital i'tikaaf) for the month...
Assalaamu 'alaykum wa Rahmatullah, Last week, the global ummah lost an illustrious scholar, Durban-based Moulana Yunus Patel (rahimahullah). He was known for his love of Qur'aan & was an inspiring role model to both young and old, the world over. May Allah Ta'ala grant him maghfirat...
Bismillah Assalaamu 'alaykum wa Rahmatullah Dear sisters: As we draw closer to the month of Ramadhaan, there is an amazing, spiritual vibe in homes, communities and societies. Believers everywhere are preparing for this month that promises tremendous spiritual potential & inspires an awakening from deep within. NOW is the...
The eminent Egyptian holy Qur'an reciter, Sheikh Abul Ainain Shu'aisha, has passed away at the age of 89. Sheikh Shu'aisha, who was the secretary general of Egypt's Union of Qur'an Reciters and Memorizers, died on Thursday in the capital city of Cairo, International Quran News Agency...
Bismillah Assalaamu 'alaykum wa Rahmatullah Dear sisters, Alhamdulillah! Recently I've received numerous questions from mothers regarding their children's Qur'aan journeys. Today, I intend sharing one of the basic questions, together with my response. Please email Fee Qalbee or post your comments with ideas and suggestions on the topic, too. May...
Bismillah Assalaamu 'alaykum wa Rahmatullah Dear sisters, This week, I'd love to share with you some inspiring hifdh help to students memorising the Qur'aan, as mentioned in a talk by Shaykh Osama Abdul-Azeem of Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt. As with any hifdh advise & recommendations, the most important...
Sometimes it's as easy as A, B, C Somedays it's like a visit to the dentist But when a couple of verses finally stick It makes you feel on top of the world It's not for fame nor fortune that we memorize But for that feeling of accomplishment That we're following...