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- About[raw][/raw]It was a proud moment for the Muslim community of Bosmont on that 8th day of April 1966. The event was no small accomplishment if one considers that the Bosmont Mosque Islamic Centre was formed only two years earlier, during a period of great uncertainty as a result of the disruption of established communities. It was during the sixties that people of colour were forced to move from areas such as Albertville, Vrededorp(Fietas) and other areas in and around the inner-city to be settled in the new designated areas Bosmont and Eldorado Park. The Muslim community who settled in Bosmont pooled their resources and with additional aid from the late Achmed Mia purchased the site on which today stands the Masjid and Madrassah buildings. We proudly acclaim their accomplishment or erecting the first place of worship in the new townshipMasjid Established in 1966 Bosmont Masjid has been the centre of the Bosmont Muslim community providing a variety of religious and social services. The Masjid can accomodate approximately 800 male and 300 female worshipers.Madrassah The madrassah is situated securely in the Masjid complex and provides islamic education to learners of…
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Monthly Archive for: ‘November, 2010’
Why should I study Islam?
Why Should I Study Islam? by Muhammad Alshareef Many years ago in Uzbekistan, a baby boy was born blind. His mother, the strong mu’minah that she was, did not lose sight of He who had the power to cure him. She prayed and prayed for her son’s sight, and within a few years the boy regained his eyesight. But furthermore, …
Humanity’s Teacher: 21 Teaching Techniques of the Prophet
Humanity’s Teacher: 21 Teaching Techniques of the Prophet* by Muhammad Alshareef Bismillah. Alhamdulillah. Was salatu was salamu ‘ala Rasoolillah. Amma ba’d. In sha Allah we are going to be learning about the greatest teacher humanity has ever known – RasulAllah sal Allaahu alayhi wa sallam. Indeed, when we look through the Qur’an and the Sunnah, Allah subhaanahu wa ta ‘aala …
Memoirs from the life of Imam Ahmad
Memoirs from the Life of Imam Ahmad by Muhammad Alshareef In an interesting book, Wadaa’ ar-Rasul li ‘Ummatihi, Shaykh Al-Qahtaani recalls the final words that RasulAllah sal Allaahu alayhi wa sallam said on his deathbed. After living a life of jihaad, da’wah, and ibaadah, RasulAllah sal Allaahu alayhi wa sallam gathered the people around him on his deathbed and said, …
Warning signs of Riya
Warning Signs of Riyâ’ by Abû Ammâr Yasir al-Qadhî Certain actions do not directy fall under riyâ’ but are the preliminary steps leading to it. They are like signs. warning of the impending arrival of riyâ’. If a person finds himself involved in any of these actions, he should honestly question his motives in doing them in order to avoid …
The causes of Riya
The Causes of Riyâ’ by Abû Ammâr Yasir al-Qadhî The primary cause of riyâ’ is a weakness in خmân. When a person does not have strong faith in Allâh, he will prefer the admiration of people over the pleasure of Allâh. This weakness in îmân causes a person to ignore the blessings and rewards of the Hereafter, and increases a …
Definition of Riya-
The Definition of Riyâ’ by Abû Ammâr Yasir al-Qadhî Linguistically, riyâ’ comes from the root ra ‘â . which means “to see. to behold, to view.” The derived word riyâ ‘ means “eyeservice; hypocrisy, dissimulation; dissemblance.’”[1] From a Sharî’ah point of view, it means “to perform acts which are pleasing to Allâh. with the intention of pleasing other than Allâh”. …
Advice From an Older Brother – Yasir Qadhi
Advice From an Older Brother From a lecture given at MIST Nationals 2006 by Abu Ammaar Yasir Qadhi Friday July 21st, 2006 “I would like to start by congratulating everyone for making it to the First MIST National Conference. You are the participants and are the future of this ummah. I would like to take this opportunity to give everyone …
Understanding the controversies regarding moonsighting – by Yasir Qadi
Out of all the symbols that Muslims could have chosen to symbolize the unity of Islam, it is indeed ironic that they chose the crescent, which for many signifies the greatest manifestation of division amongst Muslims, at least in Western lands! Yes, it’s that time of the year again when brothers and sisters frantically begin calling family and friends, asking, …
Biography of Ibn Kathir
Biography of Hafiz Ibn Kathir Author of Tafsir Ibn Kathir By the Honored Shaykh `Abdul-Qadir Al-Arna’ut, may Allah protect him. He is the respected Imam, Abu Al-Fida’, `Imad Ad-Din Isma il bin ‘Umar bin Kathir Al-Qurashi Al-Busrawi – Busraian in origin; Dimashqi in training, learning and residence. Ibn Kathir was born in the city of Busra in 701 H. His …
Muharram
THE MONTH OF MUHARRAM The Rasul of Allah Ta’aala has described the fasts of this month as the best fasts after the month of Ramadaan. In a Hadith Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) is reported to have said: “The best of fasts besides the month of Ramadaan is the fasting of Allah’s month of Muharram and the best of Salaats besides …
