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 […]