Don’t be scared Allah is with you As we enter the month of Muharram and approach the day of Ashura, it’s a perfect opportunity to reflect on the story of Musa and Fir’aun, considering it was on this day Musa was granted victory over the tyrant Fir’aun. Musa (peace and blessings be upon him) is […]
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From Street Hustler to Hadith Scholar
Shaykh JJ Muhammad Shakur has a phenomenal story. Born and raised in the city of Toronto, Canada, he grew up hustling in the streets trying to make quick money. After a near-death experience in the streets, he had a striking encounter with an elder that saw him embrace Islam in 1998. He went on to […]
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Beneath the Rubble – Deconstructing Israel’s False Narrative
It’s Only Self-Defence With each war crime committed, we routinely hear politicians and media echo the sentiment ‘Israel has a right to defend itself”. Yet further examination shows that Israel plays a very decisive role in the military escalation of violence. From the military attack on peaceful worshippers at Masjid Al Aqsa to the […]
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My Quran Story – Emotional Impact Of The Quran
Witness the profound impact of the Quran in modern society. “My Quran Story” is a four-part documentary capturing the spirit and profound impact of the Quran. We explore in detail the spiritual, emotional and intellectual role the Quran plays in modern society.
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Is Music Really Haram?
Is music really haram? It’s the question almost everyone wants to argue about and the debate that never seems to end. And before you drop the “Haram Police” card and get ready to prepare an essay response in the comments, can I just say that I’m not here to argue the different rulings and opinions […]
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Lockdown and Anxiety
Sydney is going through it’s toughest lockdown yet. We must do what we can to survive. May Allah ﷻ help us all
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How did Indonesia gain the largest Muslim population on Earth?
How does Indonesia have so many Muslims? And more importantly, how did these remote islands right above Australia, almost 8 thousand kilometers away from Arabia, receive the message of Islam and then embrace it with open arms? Let’s find out.
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Five Major Lessons From The Battle of Badr
About the Battle of Badr On the 17th of Ramadan in the second year of Hijrah, the Muslims led by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ partook in their first ever skirmish, known as the Battle of Badr.The Battle which took place on the Arabian Peninsula was instigated by years of persecution suffered by the Muslims at […]
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What is Fitrah/ Zakat Al Fitr?
What is Fitra/ Zakat Al Fitr Fitra or Zakat Al Fitr is an obligatory charity that is distributed at the end of the Fast of Ramadan. It is obligatory for every Muslim, to be paid on their own behalf and on behalf of their dependents (Wife, children, etc), if they have the means to do […]
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Everything you need to know about Ramadan
Everything you need to know about Ramadan In the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar, as soon as the moon is sighted, Muslims are required to fast. The fast begins from the break of dawn until sunset, and is compulsory upon every Muslim. This includes abstinence from food, drink and sexual intercourse. One must […]
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How long do Muslims fast for?
This is how long Muslims fast in a day The holy month of Ramadan is one of the most important events in the Islamic calendar. One of its main practices is the obligation on every able Muslim to fast from before the pre-dawn prayer until after sunset. Ramadan is one of the five core pillars […]