Disregarding Iddah
Monday, 21st September 2015
The laws of Talaaq & Iddah(the waiting period) are among the most emphasized laws in of Islam. It has been mentioned with unprecedented detail in the Quraan. Yet, the reality on the ground is that there is a great deal of ignorance and negligence about these laws. Very few divorcees observe proper Iddahs these days. Iddah is divine system of Allah which helps a person deal with the trauma of divorce and becomes a means of a person attaining Barakah in life post-divorce.
Unresolved Family Conflict
Unresolved Family Conflict
Wednesday, 16th September 2015
I have observed that when there is conflict between family members – effort should be made immediately to resolve the conflict. The longer you delay, the more difficult it becomes to reconcile. Furthermore, try to keep the conflict as confidential as possible, because when lots of people know - it also makes it difficult to reconcile. Most people who leave family conflict unresolved live very lonely and bitter lives.
May Allah grant as love and understanding!
Eye Witness Account of Crane Falling on Haram
Sunday, 13th September 2015
Strong winds and heavy rain caused a crane to fall into the Grand Mosque killing at least 107 Hujjaaj and injuring more than 230.
Mohamed Bhamjee - who is currently performing Hajj - shares his experience of Friday the 11th of September with Radio Islam's Mufti Moosagie.
He says: "As the Muslim world reflects on Friday's incident, for me it was a real experience. I was part of the crowd that witnessed the crane fall - while standing a mere 50 meters away from the actual site. Five minutes before that I was on the very spot. It was chaos - a loud crashing noise, people running, rain pelting down, people screaming "Allah hu Akbar". It still sends shivers down my spine, having seen the crane fall with the corner of my eye. It happened so fast. Within seconds the bodies of those who lost their lives and those injured were lying in front of us. I was totally terrified and shaken. All I can say is that it was the plan of Allah that this happened. At this time we make Dua to Allah to grant the families of the Marhumeen - Sabrun Jameel and a complete and speedy recovery to those injured. Aameen."
