Introduction Imam Hasan al-Basri (RH) said: ‘Allah initiated the year with a sacred month (Muharram) and ended it with a sacred month (Zul Hijjah). There is no month after the month of Ramadan greater to Allah than Muharram.’ As Muslims, we celebrate success and blessings by attributing them to Allah SWT, by expressing our gratitude … Read more
The story of Prophet Ibrahim a.s. in his patient obedience to perform the act of sacrificing his son, Prophet Ismail a.s., reminds us of the extraordinary consciousness of Prophet Ibrahim a.s of the Greatness of Allah SWT. The clear understanding by both father and son, of their position as the abdun and slave of their … Read more
[This article is a collaborative article with Quranbit, a free Quran learning project by Masjid Wak Tanjong.] When Masjid Wak Tanjong (MWT) first mooted the idea of learning the Quran via WhatsApp, it did not seem possible or feasible. However, the Malay proverb sikit-sikit, lama-lama jadi bukit (bit by bit, we can make a hill) describes perfectly Quranbit’s … Read more
Performing the Umrah, or minor pilgrimage to Makkah, is a deeply meaningful and spiritual experience. Whether to DIY (Do-it-Yourself) or to go with a travel agency, the intent should still be focused on this spiritual upliftment, rather than just completing rituals or worse, taking it as a holiday travel arrangement. If you are planning to … Read more
“Lives of Those Who Remember Allah” is a retitled version of “Remembering Allah – Your Guide to Purifying the Mind & Soul”. You may purchase the book in the link below. This book walks you through the essence of zikr (Arabic for remembrance) which unites one’s intellectual, emotional and spiritual states. The act of mindfully … Read more
Guest Writer for The Ocean’s Ink My colleagues had to work through the night and into the early hours to contact registrants on our Hajj System so as to offer the additional places to perform this year’s Hajj. The Saudi Hajj Ministry had kindly reinstated our annual quota over the reduced 407 places initially offered … Read more