Archive for the ‘ Islam ’ Category
Eid Mubarak to my readers who are celebrating this day of blessing… or 3 days I was particularly tickled by this humorous Eid greeting, placing emphasis on Eid-ul-Adha by symbolism of a cow as the sacrificial animal, and Barack Obama as political humor with Islamic inference. It was a fun look at Eid and branding[ READ MORE ]
This post is a little late, Great advertising campaign for Nokia middle east being very society focused with the buzz of cultural and religious awareness. Loved this pic, very apt for the fasting month. Nokia users are spoilt for choice variety of religious focused applications, all available in one place[ READ MORE ]
We live in a world that’s abuzz with the pulse of the www feeding our interests and giving us a stepping stone to acquiring knowledge, at our fingertips…. Ramadan has us surfing more religious content. Here are a few gems to keep your eyes busy. Click on the links to view. 1. Hijab Style We [ READ MORE ]
Picture Courtesy of Tasnim Suliman. Be sure to credit her if you link the image to your site A handwritten Quraan from around the 13th century. (Islamic Arts exhibition - Pergamon Museum – Berlin) See Also : Wiki-Pergamon_Museum[ READ MORE ]
During the month of Ramadan radio stations bring to listeners the athaan, community programmes and informative discussions. Listed below are South African Islamic radio stations that facilitate audio streaming to reach you no matter where you are. Durban/KZN Radio Al-Ansaar : Website Listen to Radio Al-Ansaar : Live streaming audio Cape Town Voice of the [ READ MORE ]
Ramadan is the month when the Quraan was revealed to mankind. The Prophet (SAWS) encouraged increased in recitation of the Holy Quraan. This Ramadan I feel drawn to the Quraan, as if it’s calling out to me, yearning to be picked up. Enticing me to reach out. I had just completed Zohr salah (midday prayers) [ READ MORE ]
Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. The word Ramadan is derived from the Arabic word “Ramadha” which literally translates to mean “Intense heat” Heat as in exposure to Allah’s mercy which will burn away sins. Heat as regards rising temperature in the stomach. Heat because when Islamic months where enforced, the month [ READ MORE ]
Ramadan is on the go… Fasting impresses itself onto work and life, obligations. Ramadan marks the increase in supplication and prayer; the dire need to replenish our starving souls, And an attempt to quenching the never ending thirst for knowledge and a strive balance within the spiritual paradigm. Is every one on the same level [ READ MORE ]
A blind man is being escorted across the street by his companions, he is protectively clutching a packet of dates (kajoor) – no doubt his Iftaar purchase. A content smile spreads across face. Even the handicapped submit to Almighty Allah’s command of Saum (fasting) Mawla ya salli wa sallim daa’iman, abadann ‘Ala habeebika khayri khalqi [ READ MORE ]
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