by Yūsuf Badāt Demise “To God we Belong and to Him Shall We Return” (Qur’ān 2:156) It was Tuesday the 15th of Dhū al Qa’adah 1438 corresponding to the 8th of August, 2017, after the Esha prayer. Phones were buzzing with messages and calls regarding the sudden news of Shaykh Moulāna Yūsuf Patel’s demise. It…
by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Being Desirous for Endless Virtues and Goodness A believer always seeks the opportunity to excel in doing good and earning blessings. The Prophet of Islam, Muḥammad (peace and blessings upon him) motivating his followers, instructed, اِحْرِصْ عَلَى مَا يَنْفَعُكَ, وَاسْتَعِنْ بِاَللَّهِ, وَلَا تَعْجَزْ “Be desirous for all that which is beneficial…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Can you please tell me if the Qurʾān or ḥadīth (islamic source texts) mention how transsexual people should live? Is it permissible for them to change gender? Are they allowed to marry? I feel for them and do understand they suffer a pain with no bounds. Would appreciate very much…
By Shaykh Sulaiman Moola Humans by nature are prone to plan long-term and prepare in advance. The English proverb is well known, “It wasn’t raining when Noah (peace and blessings upon him) built the ark”. Nowadays, there are so many different retirement policies and packages on the market that the consumer is confused which one…
27 July 2017 – (Letter of Support. – This is NOT a petition) In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful the Most Compassionate This is to note that the presence and participation of Shaykh Sulaiman Moola of South Africa at various events and conferences across Canada and America is of…
By Shaykh Mushtaq Shaikh “O Allah, I beg You for sound health, chastity, integrity, good character, and cheerful submission to fate.”[1] Noble Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam) Introduction No creature is immune from sickness. Humans to animals, fish to birds, all creatures are prone to illnesses throughout their earthly life. From all these creatures,…
By Madrasah Ashraful Uloom Translated by Yūsuf Badāt The Search for the Lost As the crescent of Shawwāl is sighted, many soldiers [of worship and obedience] are lost and missing. They were last seen on ʿEīd Al-Fiṭr day. Following the celebrations, they are no where to be found at the masājid. Their description is such…
Spoken word by Waqas Choudhry We rise every morning in hopes of a good day. Some get ready for work, to get their pay. Life you see, it’s all become a daily routine. One day after another with no bother. “I’ll be late today, don’t wait for me to eat”, we say, she packs me…
By Shaykh Sulaiman Moola Houses are built of brick and stone, but homes are made of love alone. Home is where you hang your “heart” and where the small are great and the great are small. The Messenger (peace and blessings upon him) has said, “Control your tongue, let your house accommodate you and lament…
By Shaykh Omar Subedar – Mathabah Foundation Observing the Taräwëh prayer during the blessed nights of Ramaźhän is an extremely virtuous act. Many benefits have been enumerated in various hadëths regarding its observance. Amongst them is; whoever stands [in prayer during the nights of] Ramaźhän with ëmän and hope [in Allah’s reward], all his past…