People often forget the importance of the simple yet powerful dua (supplication) – Istighfar i.e., saying “Astaghfirullah” (I seek forgiveness of Allah). It is the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet (ﷺ) to seek istighfaar 100 times daily. If Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), the man to whom the Jannah is guaranteed, seeks forgiveness of Allah at least 100 times a day, where do our …

World Mental Health Day;   Today is World Mental Health Day and it comes amid the COVID-19 pandemic which has drastically affected the lives of people all over the world. The year 2020 has been filled with challenges due to COVID-19 for everyone. Some have been affected more. They include health-care workers who go to work fearing contagion, children who …

This is how Salahuddin retook Jerusalem and shook the world. Salahuddin Yusuf Ibn Ayyub is no doubt one of history’s greatest heroes. Both Muslims and non-Muslims alike praise his amazing accomplishments, as well as his shining qualities of bravery, generosity, and justice. From among his astonishing conquests, the capturing of Jerusalem from the crusaders is one that changed the history …

It was morning of Tuesday, January 12, 1960. History is being made inside the resplendent Satinwood Chamber of the majestic snowy building at Cinnamon Gardens called the Town Hall, resembling the Capital Building of Washington. The First Muslim Mayor of the City of Colombo is being elected.    The oldest Local administration in Asia prided itself by conferring this honour …

Qurban Slaughtering 2020 – Wakfs Board Directives Directives and guidelines to be followed for Eid Ul Alha – Qurbaan ; 1. Required slaughtering permit/s in writing from the relevant Local Authority should be obtained. 2. Required prior permission/approval and/or clearance in writing from the PHI of the area should be obtained. 3. Clearance, if necessary, in writing from the relevant …

 Ref No. ACJU/PRO/2020/003 2020.07.15 / 1441.11.23 An important message from ACJU regarding Uldhiyya this year Uldhiyya is an important Sunnah in Islam. Some scholars have declared that performing Uldhiyya is ‘Waajib’. Almighty Allah says in the Holy Quran “So, offer Salāh (prayer) to your Lord, and sacrifice” (Surah 108 Verse 02). The ACJU appeals the Muslims to perform this act …