Tag Archives: Sailan Muslim Foundation

E-system aims to make Hajj, Umrah simple

JEDDAH: Pilgrims can now finalize Hajj e-system booking procedures through the Hajj offices approved in their respective countries, an official source at the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah told Arab News. He said the ministry is seeking to achieve the required transparency for pilgrims at all levels and types, and that the electronic path shows the costs of the …

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The noble month of Rabi al Awwal

The month of Rabi’-Ul-Awwal is considered to be amongst the most special and significant months, because mankind was blessed with the birth of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Regarding this special event Allah Most High has stated in the Holy Quran “We have sent him (Muhammad saw) as a source of mercy for the A’alimeen (humans, jinns and all else …

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UN: Yemen on the brink of ‘starvation and death’

SANAA, Yemen: The United Nations and more than 20 aid groups said Thursday that the Arab coalition’s tightening of a blockade on war-torn Yemen could bring millions of people closer to “starvation and death.” The announcement comes a day after the U.N.’s humanitarian chief warned that unless the coalition lifts its blockade the nation will face “the largest famine the …

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Another uncertain winter for Syria’s refugees

As winter looms, Syrians who have fled their homes have much to worry about. October brought the defeat of ISIS in Raqqa, and the military campaign to retake that city displaced many thousands of people from their homes. Many have fled to camps in other parts of Syria, camps that were already overflowing after years of civil war and fighting in …

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The higher objectives of the Shariah

After studying the Shariah extensively, scholars derived that all the laws of Shariah fulfil one of the five objectives, benefits or wisdoms: Protection of the Religion (حفظ الدين) Protection of Life (حفظ النفس) Protection of Lineage / Progeny (حفظ النسل) Protection of Intellect (حفظ العقل) Protection of Property / Wealth (حفظ المال) However, they agreed that these “Objectives of Shariah” …

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