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The Virtue of Forgiveness and Compassion

March 1, 2026

To forgive another is perhaps one of the hardest things a person can do. Even harder still is to forgive oneself. Yet, the concept and experience of forgiveness is among the core aspects of what it means to be human, and of Divinity itself.

Zakat and Community Development: Reclaiming a Divine Obligation

February 27, 2026

Reclaiming the institution of Zakat is the only path toward authentic community development. It is not about “dazzling” an audience with rhetoric, but about the simple, stubborn truth that the rights of Allah’s servants are a prelude to His own rights. By institutionalising Zakat, we move away from a culture of sporadic handouts toward a structured system of wealth redistribution that honours the dignity of the receiver and secures the soul of the giver. It is time to wake up to this “call” before the transition from this “one-hour” life to the next becomes a source of eternal regret.

Practicing Ibadah in the Month of Ramadhan

February 22, 2026

Practicing Ibadah in the Month of Ramadhan by Mohammed Khaku

Ibadah is a lifestyle that means going beyond rituals, turning faith into action, and living it out in a practical and genuine way without duplicity.

Gujarati Diaspora Experiences: Muslim Perspective

February 20, 2026

I was recently watching a video of a Gujarati person who had moved to Kerala decades ago and was speaking about the migration of Gujaratis to the state. He vividly spoke about Gujaratis being merchants for centuries, moving to different parts of the world to start businesses. My great-great-grandfather had a similar trajectory, moving from India to Tanzania to start a business and unlock opportunities for his family. I am sure that was the trajectory of the forefathers of many readers of these issues as well, showcasing the weaving of histories and cultures through migration. I always wonder what my great-great-grandfather would have been like, the food he ate, the way he would behave and how our culture morphed and adapted as generations went on.

Islam Incorporated – Part 1

February 5, 2026

Islam Incorporated – Part 1 by Abbas Mohamed Bandali

Islamic values form the core of a Muslim’s character – it is through these values that thoughts form and behavior is shaped. It is also how we influence others, and in turn are influenced by them. These values become the foundation from which we build ourselves, our families, and eventually, societies.

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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