The Sunnah of Keeping Your Wife Happy

In Islam we believe nikah to be a blessing bestowed upon us by Allah (SWT). It has been mentioned several times in the Qur’an and holds utmost importance. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) himself says: “Marriage is my sunnah, and whoever does not follow my sunnah has nothing to do with me.” [Sunan Ibn Majah, 1846] It doesn’t mean to just marry and forget about your roles and responsibilities. A man when he marries is said to have completed half of his deen. And along with this, one of the main roles of a person…

Yaum e Ashoura

Ashura (عَاشُورَاء, ) is a day of commemoration in Islam. It occurs annually on the 10th of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. The day of Ashura is well known and has more significance nowadays in the remembrance of Imam Hussein (AS). The battle of Karbala was the military engagement that took place on the 10th of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq. The battle between the relative and companion of Imam Hussein (AS), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), son of Caliph Ali and Sayeda Fatima (R.A.). Today, Saturday 29 July 2023…

Why She Struggles to Smile – Mental Health in Islam

This story is about a woman who felt like the world was against her. But still, she praised Allah (SWT). Still, she decided that she will try her best. Her intentions were pure. Then, she started to feel tired all the time. There was a time when she used to be full of energy but nowadays she won’t get up until the afternoon. At the end of the day, she feels extreme shame wash over her. She had prostrated in her prayer and promised to Allah (SWT) to do so…

The power of duah

Dua is one of the most important tools handed by Allah to humanity, an immensely personal means for us to communicate and connect with the Almighty. The Qur’an is the word of Allah, revealed by our beloved Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him) as guidance for humanity. It is permanent and unchanging, its words permanently etched into eternity. A dua is our conversation with our Creator, the relay of our thoughts and words to Him. We can use any words, ask for anything, for good in this…

KEY TO HAPPINESS IN ISLAM – THE SECRET TO A HAPPY LIFE

In life most of us are in the constant and never ending pursuit of happiness. The thing is society and peer groups push you towards the things that don’t always give you true happiness as we find in Islam.     Have you ever asked yourself, what is true Happiness in Islam? Does your pursuit of happiness align with what the Quran and Sunnah teaches about being a happy and having a meaningful life. Islam teaches us that Happiness comes first and there is no contradiction between your natural urge to…

Eid ul Adha is one of the most important festivals of Muslims, which is being celebrated today, Friday 30 June 2023 in Mauritius. Wishing you all Eid ul Adha Mubarak 

AMBASSADOR OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN PRESENTS CREDENTIALS TO PRESIDENT ROOPUN

The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles, Mr Hassan Ali Bakhshi, presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Prithvirajsing Roopun, this morning, at the State House, in Réduit.    In a statement, Ambassador Bakhshi highlighted that the meeting with the President was very cordial. Discussions, he indicated, focused on the current situation regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, as well as on ways to further strengthen the bilateral relations between Mauritius and Iran.   The meeting also focused on…

Eid ul Adha 2023

The crescent of the moon has not been sighted in Mauritius tonight Monday 19 June 2023 hence Tuesday 20 June 2023 will be the 30th day of Zil Qadh 2023 and Wednesday 21 June 2023 will be the 1st day of Zil Hadj 1444. Eid Ul Adha will be celebrated on Friday 30 June 2023.

Benefits of Dhul-Hijjah Days

    Ibn `Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.” The people asked, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah?” He said, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah, except in the case of a man who went out, giving himself and his wealth up for the cause (of Allah), and came back with nothing.” (Al-Bukhari)  …

No COVID-19 vaccination required for Saudi citizens to travel abroad

  RIYADH — Saudi Arabia allowed citizens to travel outside the Kingdom without taking vaccination against coronavirus. “It was decided to allow citizens to travel outside the Kingdom without taking immunization against coronavirus,” an official source at the Ministry of Interior said on Thursday. “This is based on what the competent health authorities submitted regarding the stabilization of the epidemiological situation at the local and global level, thanks to God, and then to the unlimited support of the wise leadership,” the ministry said in a statement, adding that the competent authorities…