Author: islamicfocus
Diwan of Hazrat Ali radhiallahu anhu
People are searching for the meaning of life and the reality of existence. These questions have occupied great minds through the centuries. Today is n...
Recognising Allah Ta’ala
When Hazrat Ali radhiallahu anhu listed the six main blessings of Allah Ta’ala upon us from among the innumerable bounties, he put Imaan or belief in ...
Searching for Salahuddeen
The Palestinian crisis is now over 100 years old. Inevitably, when the topic comes up, we hear of two names:
Umar ibn Khattab radhiallahu anhu wh...
Islam and Homosexuality
There are several challenges that are facing Muslims which were not even an issue a generation or two back. One of the most serious of these is that o...
Islam in Ukraine
The Ukraine conflict has been dominating the mainstream news of late to such an extent that you cannot avoid it. Every major news outlet is covering t...
Water Crisis
The Eastern Cape and in particular Port Elizabeth is facing an imminent water crisis (June 2022). If no good rains fall soon, forecasts show that some...
Afghanistan in History
Afghanistan is in the news of late due to the American withdrawal and the victory of the Taliban. Contrary to the western image being portrayed of a b...
Influencers
Through the course of our lives, we are subject to the influence of people around us. In our early days our parents shape our character and behavior, ...