Shaykh Yusuf Al Qardhawy passed away at the age of 96 today, September 26, 2022. He was trained in Al Azhar in his academic journey, where he was awarded his B.A in Arabic language, his M.A in the studies of Quran and Sunnah, and obtained his PhD with first class distinction. His great concern on the hardships of the Ummah is reflected in his PhD … Continue reading A Tribute to Shaykh Yusuf Al Qardhawy
An act that is most beloved to Allah SWT, we ask Him for it at least 17 times per day in our prayers, one who has it will find peace and calamity in anything that he does, it is none other than the concept of Istiqamah. What is istiqamah? Istiqamah (استقامة) is an arabic word which is derived from the verb “Istaqaama” (إِسْتَقَامَ) meaning: to … Continue reading Istiqamah & How To Attain It
Dari sudut linguistik, perkataan ‘Madrasah’ seperti sedia maklum membawa maksud tempat belajar terutama sekali ilmu tentang perihal agama. Jika diamati, menimba ilmu yang bermanfaat pula merupakan salah satu bentuk ibadah yang mampu mendekatkan diri insan dengan Rabbnya. Dalam kita meniti jalan menghampiri bulan yang sarat dengan rahsia-rahsia tertentu, apakah harapan kita? Dalam kita menelusuri maknawi salah satu asma’ Allah ‘Al-Mujib’ (Yang Maha Mengabulkan), mungkin dapat … Continue reading Madrasah Ramadhan: Bersediakah kita?
Most of us know how to ride a bicycle. We find contentment and usefulness in such a vehicle that allows us to reach a destination faster, preserve our health, and also feel the breeze along a sunny day at the beach. But reflecting upon the bicycle, we will find that the act of cycling itself can be equated to how we should manifest our faith. … Continue reading Fear & Hope
Death is seen not as the termination of life, rather the continuation of life in another form. In Islam, Allah has made this worldly life as a test and a preparation ground for the afterlife; and with death, this worldly life comes to an end. Thus, every person has only one chance to prepare themselves for the life to come, on the day Allah will … Continue reading Death
My late father’s passing came unexpectedly. Right till this moment, my breath still feels heavy occasionally when I think about him. From the past several months of managing his passing and continuing living, I will say that healing had never been the goal, it is rather the process. And living with his absence is that which mattered more. Because I do not know what it … Continue reading Healing When Losing a Loved One
On the 29th of August 2021, Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Lee Hsien Loong officially announced the permissibility of wearing the Hijab for Singaporean Muslim women in the healthcare sector. It is after a brief statement by the Prime Minister earlier on the possibility for the Government to decide on Tudung wearing on April 10. This announcement is due to the countless engagements and dialogues … Continue reading Tudung, Elbow & Nurse
Perkataan ‘adab’ pada masa kini seringkali disempitkan kepada ruang lingkup moral dan etika. Lanjutan itu, ‘adab’ dikaitkan dengan perihal kod etika – cara seseorang bertutur, bergaul, bermuamalah dengan orang yang lebih tua, tinggi status sosialnya. Dari sudut etimologi kata, perkataan ‘adab’ berasal daripada bahasa Arab yang dibawa masuk dalam kosa kata bahasa Melayu. Menurut Kamus Dewan Edisi Keempat, perkataan ‘adab’ membawa maksud tingkah laku serta … Continue reading Adab: Beradabkah kita?
His name was Abu Husayn Muslim ibn Hajjaj ibn Muslim ibn Ward ibn Kausyaz Al-Qusyairi An-Naisaburi. He was a descendant from one of the well-known Arab tribes which is Bani Qusyair. He was born in the year 206H, 12 years after Imam Al-Bukhari. A hafiz, muhaddith and an imam of the ahlussunnah, he started seeking knowledge at a very young age and travelled to different … Continue reading Imam Muslim
Sabr is something easily said, yet seldomly practised. Sabr; the act of being patient or practising patience is the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious. The ability to control one’s actions, speech and other body parts from recklessly reacting to something or someone that might offend or bring disrepute is Sabr. Sabr is listed in the Quran … Continue reading 6 Ayats reflecting on Sabr
