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Mir Anis and the Legacy of Marsiya

August 4, 2026

The Timeless Joy of Books by Husseinali Walimohamed Datoo

Books have been among my most loyal companions for as long as I can remember. They walked beside me through childhood in Tanzania – in dusty classrooms, quiet evenings at home, and moments of youthful curiosity. Later, during my student years in the United Kingdom, books became gateways to entirely new worlds. I discovered the charm of second-hand bookshops and the unforgettable magic of browsing through Foyles in Holborn, London – once regarded as the largest bookshop in the world – where the scent of paper and ink carried a special kind of joy

The Timeless Joy of Books

June 16, 2026

The Timeless Joy of Books by Husseinali Walimohamed Datoo

Scrutiny of Abu Hurayra’s Narrations Part 1

June 13, 2026

Scrutiny of Abu Hurayra’s Narrations by Sayyid Abd al-Husayn Sharaf al-Din al-Musawi in his book Abu Hurayra

Dispelling Myths about the Month of Safar

July 23, 2025

Dispelling Myths about the Month of Safar by Mohamedarif Mohamed Suleman

In the collection Al-Amali by Sheikh al-Tusi, a powerful statement is recorded: “I don’t like to see any youth among you [the Shi‘ites], but of two types: either a scholar or a student.” This timeless declaration is more than just advice – it is a call to every young person to recognise their role, their responsibility, and their potential. It emphasises that a young age is not a time for stagnation or idle comfort but rather a period rich with opportunity for intellectual and spiritual development.

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.

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M Suleman
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