Archive for 2008

Weekend Update

Weekend Update

Assalaamu-Alaykum – Peace be Upon you
Just to let you know that the programs last weekend went really well alhumdulillah.
Moulana Ilyas did such an interesting Zakat Seminar in Masjid-e-Hidayah that we’ve asked him to do it again this coming Sunday for those who missed it at Zakaria Masjid.
And on Sunday, Moulana Maseeullah did a practical demonstration [...]

The Benefits of Ramadhaan

The Benefits of Ramadhaan

Assalaamu-Alaykum – Peace be Upon you
Well as the blessed month of Ramdhaan is simmering away nicely, we at Hidayahblog want to know how you are spending yours.
What special things are you doing for Ramadhaan?
Are there any events of interest happening in your area?
How are you finding the long fasts, especially when you are at work?  [...]

Ramadhaan – The Golden Opportunity

Ramadhaan - The Golden Opportunity

Assalaamu-Alaykum – Peace be Upon you
It was after Fajr prayer yesterday that the Imam said that the month of Ramadhaan was like a golden opportunity for the Believer.
He was reading out of a book which equated Ramadhaan to a summer, when the weather is fine, the fruits are in full blossom and all you want [...]

Better Late than Never!

Better Late than Never!

Assalaamu-Alaykum – Peace be Upon you
Ramadhaan Mubarak to all our readers!!
Okay, so I am a little late, but alhumdulillah (all praise belongs to Allah) we have once again found ourselves at the beginning of another special Ramadhaan.
As always, we are beginning to feel the blessings and Allah’s special mercy that this month brings and as [...]

Some Weekend Enlightenment

Some Weekend Enlightenment

Assalaamu-Alaykum – Peace be Upon you
So, I’m back from Malaysia – alhumdulillah (all Praise belongs to Allah) me and my lovely wife had a relaxing yet refreshing time there and thank Allah for making our trip so easy for us.
Anyway, back to business, and although this is a bit last minute, some of you may [...]

Scenes of Perfection

Scenes of Perfection

Assalaamu-Alaykum – Peace be Upon you
Don’t you just love technology?
Here I am, on the Malaysian island of Langkawi, miles away from the nearest city, but still connected to the outside world – still blogging!
I do apologise for my absence over the last week or so, it has been very difficult to get hold of a [...]

The Man with the 86 Wives!

The Man with the 86 Wives!

Assalaamu-Alaykum – Peace be Upon you
I couldn’t believe this when I read it – I just couldn’t!
86 wives!!
Yes, this is about the man in Nigeria who is married to 86 women – unbelievable isn’t it?!
So, the question begs to be asked – is that allowed?
And the answer to that is a resounding NO!
Islam permits a [...]

A Meeting with Matthew

A Meeting with Matthew

Assalaamu-Alaykum – Peace be Upon you
Our excellent decorator and friend Matthew paid us a visit last night.  As usual, we got chatting and over a glass of ginger beer and the BBC News, and discussed topics ranging from the Maldives, Matthew’s new baby, racism and many more.
One thing which sticks in my mind though, is [...]

The Greatest Azaan Ever

The Greatest Azaan Ever

Assalaamu-Alaykum – Peace be Upon you
A few posts back, I blogged about when the Muslims conquered Mecca in the famous Victory of Mecca.
I described the unparalleled justice that the Muslims displayed under command of the Prophet of Allah (PBUH).
Today, I want to describe just one incident from that day.  An incident which occurs on a [...]

The Extinction of Evolution?

The Extinction of Evolution?

Assalaamu-Alaykum – Peace be Upon you
Another day, and yet another ‘theory’ of how we ‘evolved’ makes the headlines and promises to tell us all how it really happened.
This time it’s big – apparently, the first life on earth appeared on the earth 400 billion or so years it was originally thought…..
…..hmm, sounds like more monkey [...]