“If travelling was free, You’d never see me again…” How many times have you heard that phrase? It is a motto that has struck the world and taken many into its claws.
Muharramaat
Keeping Silent
Silence is often praised in Islam, for the famous hadith, ‘whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak good or keep silent’ has become a slogan, though many times it is repeated without action, and many continue to allow their tongues to flap. And in such a situation,
Muharramat Gossiping and Backbiting
Knowing what is right and wrong is essential knowledge. Sometimes, our conscience can distinguish between the two, and at other times we need a gentle reminder. Acting upon the knowledge we gain is obligatory, as not doing so may incur sinfulness on our part. This series of articles will Inshallah enlighten you on ‘Forbidden Matters, which some people take lightly’ primarily based on the book Muharramat by Sheikh Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid.
Muharramat Perfume
Perfumes, scents, fragrances, ittar, oud, bakhoor, I’m sure we all have a favourite. Be it sweet, warm, fruity, floral, fresh, earthy or exotic, we all enjoy smelling good. None of us wants to leave the house reeking, sweaty and smelly, or having picked the days dinner in the seams of our clothes.
Non Mahram
With the upcoming so-called Valentine’s Day, I thought it would be important to address the topic, from a different perspective. We all are fully aware, I’m sure, of the prohibition of imitating the disbelievers, and joining in their celebrations,
Onions and Garlic
You probably know, what I am about to say about onions and garlic. If you do, then why not take heed? If you don’t know, then I ask this question, how many times have you prayed in congregation or beside someone, and just as you inhale, they exhale, or even worse they burp, at that precise moment.