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Mass Wedding for Widows and Divorcees Religious authorities in Kano, a strict Muslim state in Nigeria held a mass wedding at Kano Central Mosque for 100 couples as part of government plans to match make 1,000 widows and divorcees. (DailyMail, 16 May 2012)

Alawis Attack Sunnis 5 killed and 20 injured in clashes in Lebanon between Alawite supporters of Syrian President Assad and Sunnis, who back the Syrian opposition. The violence erupted after Sunni cleric Shadi al-Moulawi was arrested on terrorism charge for helping Syrian refugees. (BBC, 14 May 2012)

EU Attacks Somalia EU naval forces conducted their first raid on alleged pirate bases on the Somali mainland. They used helicopters in conjunction with two warships. (BBC, 15 May 2012)

Footballer Refuses Alcohol Yaya Toure, a Muslim who does not drink alcohol, refused a ceremonial magnum of champagne for his man-of-the-match performance that led manchester City to their first English Premier League title in decades. (Daily Star, 9 May 2012)

US Teaching Total War on Islam A course taught at a US military college advocated a total war against Muslims. The course at the Joint Forces Staff College in Virginia also suggested nuclear attacks on holy Muslim cities such as Makkah and Madinah and taught that there is no 'moderate Islam' and that international laws protecting civilians in armed conflicts were 'no longer relevant.' (BBC, 11 May 2012)

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18 May 2012 | Taqwa: Imam Abdul Mouti Saban | Mansoor: Moulana Abdullah Khatib | Darul Uloom: Sheikh Mukhtaar Rabban | West End: Moulana Nazier Desai | Huda, Korsten: Sheikh Abdul Aziz Hilowle in Somali | Humphries Street: Moulana Hussain Muhammad | Grace Street: | Fuqara: Moulana Irfan Makda | Azhar: Mufti Aadil Moosagie | Bloemendaal: Moulana Nazeem Moosagie | Rudolph Street: Moulana Salmaan Moosagie | Saabireen: Moulana Luqmaan Adams | Qudama, UTH: Imam Faadhil Salie | Korsten Jamaat Khana: Moulana Abdul Malik Beydon | Mumineen, UTH: Mufti Siraj Desai | Haq, UTH: Imam Liaquat Ali Tiry | Kuyga: Moulana Yusuf Desai | Pier Street: Imam Fuad Simons | Booysens Park: Imam Abdullah Rabban | Overbaakens: Moulana Junaid Adam | UPE: Moulana Talha Ahmed | Al Bayaan, Jackson Street: Sheikh Shakir Adam in Somali | Ibn Taymiyya: | Motherwell: Sheikh Iman Nakhoma | New Brighton: | [All venues subject to change without notice]
2012 May 19: Imam Abdul Moutie Saban Marriage Event. 6pm. Movement Hall. Tickets R120 per person. Tel: 084 457 2222 or 084 526 9901 | 21: Moulana Abdul Mueed, son of Hajee Farouk rahimahullah of Sukkur, Pakistan. Musjid Abu Bakr. After Esha | 25: Hafiz Abu Bakr, renowned Nasheed reciter: Juma, Musjid Mumineen, Uitenhage | After Esha Musjid Mansoor | 26: Al Azhar Winter Fair | Jun 23-24: Youth of Islam Winter Camp. Darul Uloom Abu Bakr. Sat Zuhr-Sun Zuhr. Activities, sleepover, Ulama interaction | Jul 4: Moulana Muhammad Vanker. Mansoor (TBC) | Jul: Mufti Ebrahim Desai. Business Seminar (TBC)
1. Families Against Drugs. Meetings: Mondays 7:30pm, Family Support Meetings: Wednesdays 7:30pm. Al Ansar Building, Bell Road | 2. Adult Revert Classes for Ladies. 7-8:15pm Wednesdays. West End Shopping Complex. 082 823 2209 | 3. Al Fidaa Helpline: 0861 000 349
Livingstone: Feb 9: ICU: Mustafa De Maar | ICU: Nazral Islam | 3A: Muhammad Abdi | Mercantile: ICU: Ghanan Benjamin (Courtesy of Al Fidaa)
Sep 2011: 2: Imam Abdullah Sirkhotte | Oct 10: Hassen Kajee | 31: Zuleikha Coffee | Nov 4: Abdolatief Dolley | 10: Brahma Abrahams | 14: Arshad Dolley | Dec 23: Sulaiman Asvat | 25: Muhammad Connelly | 30: Ruqaya Potgieter | Jan 2012: 22: Zaynab Adams | 27: Dawood Jappie | 28: Sakinah Raiman | Feb 14: Nadeema Farrath | 15: Moosa Abrahams | 18: Sayed Gangat | 20: Zaahir Hassiem | 20: Armien Rajaal | 21: Yusuf Connelly | Mar 7: Rukaya Abrahams | 14: Amien Nordien | 17: Ismail Isaacs | 31: Hafiz Rafique Haupt | Apr 1: Zaahid Lombard

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Things which make the Devil Flee 1

Lightning

1. Dua on Leaving Home ‘Whoever says (when he leaves his house): ‘Bismillah tawakaltu alallah, la hawla wa la quwata illaa bilah (In the Name of Allah, I place my trust upon Allah, There is no power nor movement except by Allah’ it is said to him: ‘You have been sufficed, you have been protected and you have been guided.’ Then one of the devils turns to another and says, ‘How can you get to a man who has been sufficed, protected and guided.’ (Abu Dawud)

Islamic Finance

Finance

There are many terminologies prevalent in the financial world of today, yet these concepts were addressed by Islamic law more than a thousand years ago. The Quran, Hadith and books of jurisprudence are rich with financial schemes, instruments and products far beyond what is present today.

Islam in Panama

Panama Canal

There are 24,000 Muslims in Panama or 0.7% of the population. The first Muslims came to Panama as slaves from Africa brought by the Spaniards, to work the gold mines in 1552.

British Brutality

Brutality

The war on Muslims is revealing supposedly new limits to the brutality of the west. In fact, they have a track record of centuries of barbarity:

The Candle

Candle

One evening a man took a small candle from a box and began to climb a long winding stair- way. ‘Where are we going?’ asked the candle.

Romance

To make a beautiful marriage, we need to implement the romance of the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam.

1. Know their feelings. The Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam told his wife Aisha radhiallahu anha that he knew she was pleased with him when she said: By the God of Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wa sallam, and when she was angry she used to say: By the God of Ebrahim. Spouses need to be aware of each other’s feelings. This will help to resolve differences.

Honouring a Guest

Food

Islam regards the honouring of one’s guest as a righteous deed for which there is reward: ‘There is no person like a person who takes the reigns and fights for the sake of Allah, avoiding people’s evil, and a person among his sheep in the outskirts giving a meal to his guest, honouring his right.’ (Ahmad)

Getting Kids to Listen

Kids

How many times have you told your kids to change their clothes/brush their teeth/do their homework? For most of us, this is a normal part of life. We ask, and ask, and ask, and if we are lucky, our kids cooperate after the fourth request or after a loud scolding.

Imam's Salary

Money

Here are some points from studies on how much Imam’s earn in the USA. Many of these points are applicable in South Africa as well:

Al Fidaa Skills Centre

Skills Centre

Al Fidaa Foundation, a registered NPO, PBO and BEE organization, is making strides in empowering the impoverished in South Africa’s poorest province.

Virtues of the Ulama

Azhar

Virtues of the Ulama (scholars of Islam):

Love. ‘Be an Alim (scholar of Islam) or a student. And if you are unable to do so, then love the Ulama and do not bear hatred and malice against them.’ (Majma)

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