The True Influencer
I would like to start this article with a little experiment. I would like you to face your child and ask them to touch their nose while you, yourself touch your chin. You will find that they will imitate your actions rather than hear your…
Women and Mental Health
Women and Mental Health “You are worth the quiet moment You are worth the deeper breath you are worth the time it takes To slow down, be still and rest” As a young lady, I have experienced painful change that most women…
Women’s Day
Women’s Day A formidable body of Allah’s creation: Womenkind. They are precious, honoured and worthy. They too are under attack by a society that seeks to make them forget this fact. On August 9th, Women’s Day, we are reminded. In lieu of the re-insurgence…
The Queen Who Wields Mighty Powers
Mothers Day Introduction May the 07th 2019, Ramadan 1440, the month everyone is excited to go hungry and thirsty without a care is around the corner. All any Muslim cares are about the blessings, mercy and forgiveness that comes with this beautiful month. Ramadan comes…
Youth Day
The History of Youth Day Its importance to South African Youth today. In a dünya swamped with injustice, one of the few consequences that steers one’s morals backinto alignment and flares long-overdue action is the death of fellow mankind’s offspring. Such wasthe effect of…
Finding Solace
Finding Solace I am a lost being, But within these fragranced doors I am no longer lost My heart is tiresome, But within these fragranced doors, My heart is rejuvenated, My soul tranquil And my mind Sound with the melodies, Of profound knowledge …
Longing a Sanctuary
Longing a Sanctuary Dear Madina… I long the sweet fragrance of musk, As I entered upon your doors I long the sweet sounding voices of my teachers, The presence of Allah’s light and mercy And the love for Rasulillah (S), Heartfelt as I sat…
Family Ties
What is the Family Unit? We are living in an era where the concept of family has extended in various forms. It could consist of an unmarried couple and their offspring, a single mother or a homosexual couple to name a few. However, in Islam…
Aisha (RA): The scholar
Yasmina Samaai is a first year BA student at Madina Institute. Having completed her social work degree in 2018, she is looking forward to bringing her Islamic Studies into her social work. Aisha (RA): The scholar To mention the name of Aisha (ra), one would…
The marriage of Khadija (RA)and the Prophet (SAW)
Yasmina Samaai is a first year BA student at Madina Institute. Having completed her social work degree in 2018, she is looking forward to bringing her Islamic Studies into her social work. The marriage of Khadija (RA) and the Prophet (SAW) Many would agree if…