Author: islamicfocus
Notes on Libya
The North African country of Libya has been in the news of late due to the catastrophic floods of September 2023. Over three thousand people are confi...
Islam in Constantia
The area of Constantia in Cape Town is now an affluent suburb of the city. It was originally the forest used to supply the Dutch settlement in the Cap...
The Expiry Date
In life we have milestones that mark our transition from one phase to another. When we were young it is our school exams, matric and so forth. Often, ...
The Martial Spirit
In this world there is a strong link between cause and effect. This is a system which Allah Ta’ala has put into place for us. Our bodies are a trust f...
Islam and Literacy
We have been created with enquiring minds. Mankind has constantly looked for ways to improve the quality of life and has made steady progress in inven...
Lessons from Surah Mumin
Surah Mumin is the 40th Surah of the Noble Quran. It is the first of seven Surahs that begin with the letters Haa Meem. Collectively they are known as...
Mountains
Mountains are a creation of Allah Ta’ala which are mentioned in the Noble Quran and the Hadith. They played a role as the setting for significant even...