October, 2024 - The Community on Friday

The Prophet Muhammad and His Leadership Qualities

October 20, 2024

The leadership qualities of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) have been a source of inspiration for centuries, not just for Muslims but for people of various backgrounds seeking to understand effective leadership. His ability to build a community, govern with justice, and lead by example in a manner that fostered unity, peace, and prosperity is a testament to his exceptional leadership skills. This article explores the leadership principles demonstrated by the Prophet, particularly in community building and governance.

Colour, Creed and Caste

October 19, 2024

Maturity of Six Year Old Boy.. by Abdulhussain Muhammed Tejani

Beyond Regret

October 13, 2024

Beyond regret by Mohamedarif Mohamed Suleman

“Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the Earth and the alternation of night and day are signs for those who reflect.” – the Holy Qurán (Sura Aali Imran:190) – Allah invites us in this verse to contemplate the wonders of His creation and to seek wisdom from the signs that surround us. It emphasises the importance of reflection and the valuable lessons that can be learned from the world around us and the experiences we go through in life.

Interfaith Relations and the Prophet’s Approach to Non-Muslims

October 13, 2024

Interfaith relations: Prophet Muhammad was sent as a final messenger, a seal of Prophethood. His task was to establish Islam as the ultimate and final faith.

10 Life Changing Lessons From Zeno

October 11, 2024

The life changing teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno of Elea contain powerful wisdom that can help us lead more meaningful and fulfilling lives, even centuries after his paradoxes were first conceived. By focusing our minds on the present moment, embracing simplicity, exuding persistence and patience on our journeys, and finding tranquility through stillness, we can reduce anxiety about the future, extract more joy from each day, and discover contentment from within. Zeno may have lived over 2,000 years ago, but his profound lessons on being mindful, tenacious, and grateful continue to offer insightful keys to optimizing the human experience. This blog post will dive into ten critical studies from Zeno that can help enrich our lives with purpose and simplicity. By implementing Zeno’s enduring wisdom, we can shift our mindsets and discover more meaning on our winding journeys, in both motion and stillness.

This publication originally started as print magazine in Nairobi under the auspices of the Haydari Madrasah. Later on, with greater demand for online material and demand to suppress costs as well as reach a wider audience, TC on Friday, became an online "Friday supplement". In the early 2000s, the forum received the support of The World Federation, giving their blessings to the publication as well as helping in its broadcast.

Again, with passage of time, changes are imminent as we now move to a more interactive state - a blog. To this end, I seek the support of all members who can contribute their valuable time and written material to the forum, which is being read all across the world.

Thank you

M Suleman
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