Salmah Shahnawaz

In the Sri Lanka Aftermath: What does it mean to be a Muslim?

Note: The following article contains the opinions and emotions of the author who is a Sri Lankan citizen and resident. All political opinions are subjective. What does it mean to be a Muslim? This is the question that has plagued me in light of the horrific Easter events. For those of you who are unaware,…...

Top 12 Tips For A Strong Bond With Your Spouse

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EVERY married couple wants to be the cute old couple one sees occasionally, where they are still very much in love and enjoying each other’s company. Getting into a lifelong commitment means that you agree to live with this person, with all their strengths and flaws, and they agree to live with yours. So some…...

Personal Responsibility: Every one of us is a shepherd

Everyone is a Shepherd

Abdullah ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with them both, reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Every one of you is a shepherd and is responsible for his flock. The leader of people is a guardian and is responsible for his subjects. A man is the guardian of his family and he is responsible…...

How To Establish Islam In Your Homes

Islam In Your Homes

FOR a lot of parents, one of the biggest responsibilities of having a child is to raise them righteously. While they draw on their own childhood and what they may read or hear from others, a major part of it is simply a lot of du’aa. A righteous child is one of the biggest blessings,…...

What To Pack For Hajj: A checklist and some tips

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IF you are anything like me, packing is one of the most daunting things you have to do. I can have an empty suitcase staring at me and I will stare right back until I have a panic attack and realise I need to fill it with things. When going for Hajj is one of…...

Marriage Advice In The Quran

Marriage Advice In The Quran

TO find marriage advice in the Quran might appear straightforward, for we have heard the verses in context to marriage multiple times, but there is truly so much more than that. The Quran is an ocean of gems for those who seek them. This is by no means a complete list of advice that the…...

Knowledge That Does Not Benefit

Knowledge That Does Not Benefit

“Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim.” [Al-Tirmidhi] FOR those who are familiar with this hadith, we understand that it talks about religious knowledge. Enough of us make worldly knowledge an obligation – that’s what our education system is there for – but when it comes to learning more about our religion that is…...

Things Every Muslim Home Should Have

Home-Sweet-Home

WHEN I did some research on this topic, what I mostly got was the usual: a Qur’an, a prayer rug, a copy of the translation of the Qur’an, etc. And of course those are important things, but I wanted more. I’m sure almost every Muslim home does have the above mentioned items, and I’m sure…...

Tips For Revising The Qur’an

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THOSE on the journey of memorising the Qur’an know that revising is as hard – if not more difficult – than the actual memorisation. And if you are in between Qur’an buddies or institutes that are dedicated to memorisation, but still want to continue on this journey, these tips are for you – to help…...

How Exactly Is A Hadith Graded Sahih

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Studying the science of hadith can be mind-boggling and confusing at times, but it only brings about a greater awareness about what it was like for the Sahabah and those who followed, and the lengths they went to preserve the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ…....