by Mohamed Ismail Bukharia | May 14, 2009 | Islam and Muslims
Beware – Two conflicting approaches in reporting evilThe Holy Qur'ân has adopted a unique approach to prevent and curb evil. Firstly, it does not publicise acts of evil. If, for some valid reason, an evil act is publicised, it is done according to...
by Mohamed Ismail Bukharia | May 14, 2009 | Wise Words
Don’t wait until retirement, or until you lose weight, or until the kids are grown, or whatever else to get started on your goals and dreams. Life is a timed event, and when the clock runs out that’s it. There is no overtime! There are so many small steps...
by Mohamed Ismail Bukharia | May 14, 2009 | Smile
When a woman requested a whole rooster at the market where I work, the butcher didn't let on that the bird he presented her was the last one. "Do you have one that's a little larger?" she asked. "Of course," said the butcher. He took the...
by Mohamed Ismail Bukharia | May 13, 2009 | Sunnah Acts
Rifaa'ah bin Raafi' Radhiallahu said, "We were performing Salaah behind Nabi Sallallaahu 'Alaihi Wasallam. When he lifted his head from the Rukoo he said, 'Sami'allaahu Liman Hamidah'. A man behind him recited, 'Rabbanaa Walakal Hamd...
by Mohamed Ismail Bukharia | May 13, 2009 | Health
Seeking medical treatment is necessary for every sickness. However, there are certain sicknesses which need special care. This is specifically so with children. Such sicknesses are: colds, coughs, pain in the eyes, pleurisy, indigestion, diarrhoea, colic pains,...