What does Cameron have to say to Muslims this Ramadan? —
Ramadan 2014: message from David Cameron He highlights in this video that Muslims are the group in the UK that donate the most money mashallah. Please leave comments. Thank you.
Archive for June, 2014
Miracle of Ayat ul Kursi —
A great 7 minute video to watch by Nouman Ali Khan on 9 of the best verses in the Quran. A technical breakdown of the passage with good visual aids mashallah. Please watch, share and leave comments. Jazakallah khayrun.
Why Muslims Fast in Ramadan? —
An insightful reminder from Nouman Ali Khan on why we Muslims fast. Fascinating all encompassed in a few verses from Surah Baqarah. Subhanallah what a gem Ramadan is, this short 10 minute clip reveals to us. Please watch, share and leave comments. Jazakallah khayrun.
Common mistakes in Ramadhan —
Came across the article below. Thought it to be very sound advice. Inshallah read and leave comments. Jazakallah khayrun. Common mistakes in Ramadhan: 1. Drinking “vimto” on a daily basis – Why: It contains high amounts of sugar, additives and colarants – Solution: If you have to, drink it twice a week maximum 2. […]
TEDxIB@York – Amal Ahmed Albaz – 5 before 5 —
The Prophet (pbuh) said: “Take benefit of five before five: your youth before your old age, your health before your sickness, your wealth before your poverty, your free-time before your preoccupation, and your life before your death.” (Hakim) You must be the change you wish to see in the world. Mahatma Gandhi “the people who […]
Why I wear Hijab —
Below is a beautiful 3 minute clip that I urge every woman and man for that matter to watch. It serves as a reminder to some, an eye opener to others. In this video Majede Najar expertly explains what the hijab truly is and means in a way that every person can understand and relate […]
‘Teaching Islam to our Children’ —
This is a great video by Nouman Ali Khan. Comical in parts, I have my favorite bits. One great advice he gives is don’t look for courses to book your kids on, YOU are the course. Sound advice I believe. He points out that we have to start thinking and putting things into place from […]
‘Simple Steps in Quran Reading’ —
I spent a lot of time in islamic bookshops in order to find the best qaida for my child. There were a few good ones but I chose this 3 part series and would recommend it to other parents. The following are some of its benefits: 1. Bold and colourful. 2. Clear and concise explanations. […]
‘My Arabic Alphabet Book’ —
This book is a gem for your toddler. Some of its qualities include: 1. It is bright, colorful and durable. 2. It contains pictures and transliteration. 3. An example of an arabic word is given. This reinforces in the child that Arabic is a meaningful language and the Quran is a book with meaning, not […]
‘How To Teach your Kids Quran’ —
As salamu alaikum This lecture by Qari’ Muhammad ‘Uthman Al-Qasim, I found very helpful during the year I was teaching my four year old son the Qaida (fundamental principles of reading Arabic). The ideas in it I found very beneficial, timeless and relevant to our times. I would recommend all Muslim parents to watch this. The […]