The increase of disunity in the Ummah
Fitna will increase as we get closer to the Day of Judgement. One form of this fitna is sin. Another form of this fitna...
In Islam do wives have to cook, clean and live with...
A man who gets married should continue making khidmah of his parents (i.e. serving them). It is not his wife's duty, if she wishes...
The alchemy of Tassawuf: Turning thorns into roses
A believer with bad character is like a thorn troubling people whilst a believer with good character is like a rose; he gives fragrance...
The demise of Shaykh Abdul Hafeez Makki (RA)
One day we were travelling and at Cape Town airport we saw Shaykh Abdul Hafeez Makki رحمة الله عليه. He was surrounded by young...
3 reasons why should we forgive people
By Shaykh Yunus Patel رحمة الله عليه
We should try and keep in mind the many virtues regarding forgiving those who wrong us. Allah will InshaAllah reward...
Lessons from the life of Sh. Yunus Patel (RA): Dawah at...
If we leave the door of sins open in our lives, the fruits of our deeni efforts will make an exit. Therefore, although we...
Our Spiritual drought
One quality of the awliya is crying out of the fear of Allah. This is not the kind of fear you have for your...
Attribute success to Allah
Below are brief points that have been slightly edited, from the ladies class taught by Shaykh Dawood Seedat حفظه الله.
Monday 10th October/8th of Muharram 1438
When one...
Brief life sketch of Shaykh Yunus Patel (RA) by Shaykh Dawood...
Below is a brief life sketch of Shaykh Yunus Patel رحمة الله عليه, covering Shaykh’s academic studies, Shaykh’s experience with Hajee Bhai Padia رحمة الله عليه and...
The soft hearts of the Yemenis
Nabi ﷺ described the people of Yemen as soft-hearted. In order to maintain a balance, a person needs to know when to adopt a firm...