Education - The Community on Friday

The Ink That Outlives Blood

August 31, 2026

The Ink That Outlives Blood by Ummulbanin Yawerabbas Mahershah

When we speak about sacrifice in Islam, our hearts are naturally drawn to the image of the martyr. There is something deeply powerful about a person who gives their life for truth. It is immediate, visible, and unforgettable.

Theme #29: Reviving the Prophetic Pursuit of Knowledge

August 20, 2026

Theme #29: Reviving the Prophetic Pursuit of Knowledge

This theme grounds discussions in the ethos of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW), who made seeking knowledge (talab al-ilm) a foundational duty. It highlights the shared responsibility: preachers/mullas/maulanas must deliver teachings with depth, research, relevance, and sincerity for real change, while the community must approach knowledge with openness, critical reflection, humility, and action. The goal is real spiritual and communal transformation, not mere ritual.

Measuring Real Change

August 18, 2026

Measuring Real Change by Mohamedarif Suleman

How Preachers Can Evaluate the Effectiveness of Their Teachings

When we gather in the majlis, we are entering a sacred space that was always meant to be more than ritual. It is a place of remembrance, yes, but also a place of transformation. The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his family, taught that gatherings of remembrance must also be gatherings of knowledge. The majlis is meant to awaken our hearts, sharpen our minds, and strengthen our resolve. Yet we must ask ourselves: are our majlises truly fulfilling this prophetic mission, or have they become limited to emotion without change?

ThoughtCast #11

August 17, 2026

ThoughtCast #11

Challenges in Education
by Dr Sibtain Akber Panjwani

Loving and Mastering Math

May 8, 2026

Loving and Mastering Math by Murtaza Akber Hameer

If you ask many students in primary school and high school what they think of Math, they will say it’s hard. In fact, for many their test and exam scores will reflect their sentiments. But is Math really that hard? More harder than Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business and Economics?

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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