Zakaat

The Purpose of Philanthropy – Zakaat and Community Development

In the Qur’an we are told on numerous occasions ‘pray and give zakaat’, and we are also often reminded about returning back to our Lord with what we have earned. To stitch together these two ideas, we can extract that among the successful in the hereafter will be those that give Zakaat (optional charity) to causes that will write (and keep writing) good deeds on their account. Recently I was making a list of social and community good deeds (amalun salih) that we can either carry out ourselves or contribute to and some of them are

Cultures

Cultures: Mastering Perspective in the Age of Global Proximity, an Islamic Lens

Cultures are a collection of changing modes of human expression that develop differently in different geographical areas and change based on temperature, type of cloth available, language, type of food able to grow and more. Whereas Islam comes with unchangeable rules and a moral compass, and as long as cultural practices do not contradict clear Islamic teachings, they are not only permitted but respected.

The Holy Prophet

The Holy Prophet as a Role Model for Moral Leadership

Passing the torch, of a fire that keeps burning, not only staying lit, but growing with each generation. The more we learn about the tragedy of Karbala, the more we internalise its teachings,, the more deeply we understand and accept the message of Islam, the more we love Muharram and are increasingly eager for it each year. We must ask ourselves how we can ensure that the message of Muharram continues to resonate deeply with the hearts of our youth?

Muharram

Passing the Torch: Reimagining Muharram for a New Generation

Passing the torch, of a fire that keeps burning, not only staying lit, but growing with each generation. The more we learn about the tragedy of Karbala, the more we internalise its teachings,, the more deeply we understand and accept the message of Islam, the more we love Muharram and are increasingly eager for it each year. We must ask ourselves how we can ensure that the message of Muharram continues to resonate deeply with the hearts of our youth?

Muslim Family

The Diversity of the Pilgrims: A Global Muslim Family

Each year, as Dhul Hijjah arrives, Muslims from every continent and walk of life flood into Makkah, drawn by a singular purpose. They arrive not to showcase their differences but to dissolve them, to stand shoulder to shoulder as equals before their Creator, united in the sacred rites of Hajj. At this moment, no one asks about your race, your wealth, your accent, or your passport. The Ummah, in all its diverse colours and cultures, becomes one beating heart.