February 2011

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A Unique Arabic Learning Programme

Alayna – Girls Name

Q: Is Alayna a Muslim name for a baby girl and is it permissable to name my daughter Alayna? A. Alayna is not a noun but a preposition. It will not be correct to use it as a name. Moulana Yusuf Laher Checked by: Mufti Siraj Desai Source: http://askmufti.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=729:alayna-as-girls-name&catid=72:miscellaneous&Itemid=82

Something to think about

Nabi (salallahu alaihi wasallam) said: “O my beloved son! If you are able to spend the morning and evening, with no malice in your heart for anyone, then do so.” We must distance ourselves from malice, enmity and animosity. The heart is a mirror. It is a jewel. It should be filled with the remembrance...

Q&A : Shampoo with Benzyl Alcohol

Q: Can one buy a shampoo that contains benzyl alcohol? A. Yes, such shampoo is permissible to use. The alcohol that goes into shampoos, sprays, etc. is not impure. External use is permissible. Mufti Siraj Desai Source: http://askmufti.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=860:shampoo-with-benzyl-alcohol&catid=72:miscellaneous&Itemid=82

A Pond of Milk

Once there was a king who told some of his workers to dig a pond. Once the pond was dug, the king made an announcement to his people saying that one person from each household has to bring a glass of milk during the night and pour it into the pond. So, the pond should be...

Orchards of Love : Islam’s Guide to Marital Bliss

Marriage & You Ar Rihla invites you to attend an educational & informative course outlining the steps you need to take towards finding a suitable marriage partner. Combining guidelines put forth by the Shari’ah with practical examples from the life of Nabi Muhammad SallAllahu alaihi wa Sallam,the Sahaabah and leading Muslim husbands & wives, this...

Ar Rihla Arabic Intensive – Johannesburg

Ar Rihla’s Arabic Intensive A Unique Arabic Learning Experience Register now for Ar Rihla’s first ever “Arabic Intensive” This 5 Day course uses Ar Rihla’s pioneering methodology to introduce you to the intricacies of the Arabic Language. Starting from the very basics of Arabic grammar and terminating with practical aspects of conversation,dictionary usage & reading...