Naseerah Nanabhai, Radio Islam, 11-03-2019 (Twitter: @radioislam)   The Sahabah (RA) played an important role in the preservation of the Quraan and bringing the Quraan to us. It is the great favour of Allah (SWT) that he has revealed the Quraan for the guidance of this ummah. The Quraan is the rope that connects us with Allah (SWT). When you are reading the Quraan you are talking to Allah (SWT) directly. It has been revealed for our guidance. Every...

More than a third of the world’s adult population over the age of 45 are lonely. People who find themselves physically isolated or have small social networks are more likely to feel lonely. Loneliness and social isolation are growing public-health concerns, especially to seniors. Studies have connected loneliness to a range of health issues that threaten well-being including a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, depression, anxiety and early...

On the 27th of February 2019, Sheik Siraj Wahaj from the United States gave a lecture at Mayfair Jummah Masjid in which he focused on answering the following questions: What is the future of South Africa? What do we want it to be? What are you willing to do to make it that? Sheik emphasised that “if you know better you do better.” He spoke about a prophet who was beaten by his people, but made this dua: “Oh Allah, forgive my people because they...

The History of Artisans The word “artisan” is derived from the Italian word “artesano” which means “to be instructed in the art.” An artisan is a skilled worker who has mastered an art. Artisans can be traced all the way back to ancient Egypt as carpenters, sculptors, jewellers amongst others. Presently they include tilers, painters, builders, electricians and various others. In ancient time a master artisan owned a business and educated...

  Faizel Patel, Radio Islam - 03-03-2019 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143)  Ml Ebrahim Bham Renowned Islamic scholar Ml Ebrahim Bham says Allah mentions in the Qur’an that the Almighty will not change the conditions of people until they change their own conditions. Ml Bham was speaking during a gathering in Houghton on Saturday night. He says people must be appreciative of all the favours Allah has bestowed on them. “When you speak of all this ni’mats and...