Most Lenasians are familiar with the figure of a tall man with a red henna dyed beard walking along the town’s roads, wrapped in a shawl, staff in hand. Let us call him Abdullah (Slave of Allah). This is the wondrous story of a great act of charity by Abdullah, himself by no means a wealthy man. More importantly, perhaps, Abdullah’s astounding act is a lesson in the importance of keeping one’s word.A man who gives in charity and does not reveal his good deed, is indeed a person who cares more...

Ebrahim Moosa - Radio Islam International | 29 Rabi ul Akhir 1439/17 January 2018 The recent passing of Nasheed artist Mishary al Aradah has prompted an outpouring of emotions from across the Muslim World. Al Aradah, who hails from Kuwait, passed away in a car accident in neighbouring Saudi Arabia last Sunday. He was just 35. Circumstances around the incident which claimed his life are unclear. The deceased was subsequently transferred to Kuwait, where a huge number of people attended his...

Ebrahim Moosa | 29 Rabi ul Akhir 1439/17 January 2018 It should hardly take much convincing to get one packing for a voyage to al-Quds. The first qiblah, second mosque to be established and third holiest site in Islam is a haven of history and a sanctuary replete with spiritual blessings. For starters, Masjid al-Aqsa is one of the select trio of masaajid one is permitted to head off towards solely for the purpose of prayer, as per the Ahadeeth of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Sayyidina Abu...