Author: islamicfocus
Killing Dracula
We’ve heard of Dracula the vampire, and the increasing number of books on vampires has renewed people’s interest. Little do we know the part Muslims p...
Two Lumberjacks
It was the annual lumberjack competition and the final was between an older, experienced lumberjack and a younger, stronger lumberjack. Who could fell...
Maximise Profits
While Muslim consumers are encouraged to support Muslim businesses, here are tips for the businesses to attract customers (and increase profits).
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Commercial Morality
The Quraan states: ‘When the (Friday) prayer is complete, disperse through the land and seek the bounty of Allah (through trade or lawful activity.’ T...
Financial Freedom
Here's how Islam liberates one financially:
1. Matter of Choice. We came into this world sustenance-guaranteed from our creator. However, it is our...
Islamic Finance
There are many terminologies prevalent in the financial world of today, yet these concepts were addressed by Islamic law more than a thousand years ag...
Increase your Wealth
1. Constantly worshiping Allah Ta'ala
The Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said, "Allah says, ‘O son of Adam! Take time out to constantly worship...
Agriculture and Farming
After trade, Sheikh Zakariyya rahimahullah rates agriculture as the best occupation:
Charity. “Should a man plant a tree or busy himself with farmi...
Imam Abdurahman Bassier
Name: Abdurahman Bassier
Born: 1923, Port Elizabeth
Died: 2004, Cape Town
Imam Bassier was born when his father, Imam Abdul Bassier the Imam at B...
Abu Bakr Effendi
Abu Bakr Effendi (born 1835 in Shehrizur, died 1880) was one of the scholars who made an impact on Islam in South Africa. Sheikh Abu Bakr Effendi was ...