Fund Raising Dinners & Similar Events – In the light of Islamic Shariah

Fund Raising Dinners & Similar Events In the light of Islamic Shariah NO to fund-raising dinners! The reasons why…   “Poor excluded” 1. The poor are excluded. Many cannot afford it. It is an exclusive affair for the rich and wealthy people. The poor are debarred from attending such functions because they may not be […]

PROBLEMS FACED BY MUSLIM SCHOOLS

PROBLEMS FACED BY MUSLIM SCHOOLS by Mufti Zubair Bayat, South Africa   STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM   The problem faced by some, in fact most Muslim Schools today, is the absence of a true Islamic atmosphere and spirit at these schools. As a result of this, pupils, the end-products of these schools, seem to lack […]

Little Islands In The Midst Of Stormy Oceans

Little Islands In The Midst Of Stormy Oceans     Muslim Schools are complex institutions, comprising many dimensions and facets. From the members of the Boards of Governors, the management, the staff, the pupils and parents, Muslim Schools are institutions that incorporate all strata and shades of people from the community. Unlike other Islamic educational […]

READING: The Lost Legacy of Muslims!

READING: The Lost Legacy of Muslims!   Books ‐ Windows of the mind   “Books are to the mind what windows are to a home!” Imagine living in a home with no windows. How dark, how stale, how dreary! Windows bring light to a home. Windows bring in crisp air to a stale room. Windows […]

Methods of fund-raising for Islamic causes

Methods of fund-raising for Islamic causes by Mufti Zubair Bayat   Dear Mufti Sahib   As-Salaamu-alaikum   Q. Could you please guide us on the method of raising funds for Islamic projects in present times. Are activities such as fund-raising dinners, fun walks, etc. acceptable?   A. For guidance in this matter, we turn to […]

ADOPT A SCHOOL

ADOPT A SCHOOL   As Muslims, we have a sacred responsibility to our fellow countrymen, a responsibility to improve the plight of the down‐trodden and historically oppressed people of our country. We are morally obliged to extend our helping hand to communities living in our very neighbourhood. The Holy Prophet (sallallahu‐alayhi‐wasallam) said: “The creation (humanity) […]

THE EDUCATION TRIANGLE

THE EDUCATION TRIANGLE   Dear Parent   Education is a triangle. The triangle cannot be completed unless it has three sides or three corners. The three corner’s of education are the teacher, the pupil and the parent. Take any one of these three away and education remains incomplete. Therefore, dear parents, do not underrate the important […]