We are collating a list of websites and sellers of Palestinians produce. Buying such products directly positively impacts the Palestinians themselves. Even if you cannot buy Palestine produce, make sure you DO NOT buy produce from Israel.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, one of the world’s longest-running conflicts, has recently escalated. This conflict, deeply rooted in history, has its origins in a greed, power and nationalism. The recent surge in violence has led to a significant loss of life and a worsening humanitarian crisis. The Occupation of Palestine In 1948, foreign settlers supported by the UK and USA, decided to settle in Palestine, displacing Palestinians and causing mass slaughter and migration. This was known as the Nakba, the Catastrophe. The…
We have compiled a list of resources and links to make your home educating journey easier. General BBC Bitesize – Learning materials for all school ages Top Marks – free primary resources and games with amazing links to other FREE resources for all ages. Primary Resources – Free lesson plans, activity ideas, and resources for teaching primary children Open Learn – Free learning from the Open University. There are some amazing free resources here for children aged 13 and over. Have Fun Teaching –…
The method of home education you choose is entirely up to you. You can opt to follow the national curriculum, i.e. traditional learning, or you can employ one of the many methods and styles that have gained popularity over time. Here are some questions for you to think about when thinking about the best method for you and your child. Personal Values Educational Philosophy Home-school Duration Educational Goals Family Circumstances Flexibility To help you decide what might work best for you, here is a…
The purpose of school is to provide education and learning opportunities to all people from a young age so they can acquire knowledge, develop skills, and form positive character traits that will prepare them for future success in life. Individually this gives each person a high standard of literacy and promotes critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. From an economical point of view, it aids in the development of a skilled workforce and increased economic competitiveness. Therefore, in the UK,…
The following guide has been produced for employers and HR departments on Islam in the Workplace.
Gambling is a major sin in Islam, however it is not always apparent whether certain games and competitions constitute gambling. This article will examine the Islamic perspective on gambling.
If we take a closer look at the word used for gambling in these verses, ٱلْمَيْسِرُ, it literally means ‘games of chance.’ This is akin to the English word ‘gamble’. In the hadith, when the Prophet ﷺ speaks of gambling, the word al-Qimaar used. AbdAllāh ibn Umar says: “al-Maysir is the al-Qimar.” The same has been narrated from Mujahid, Sa’id ibn al-Musayyib, Hasan al-Basri, Muhammad ibn Sirin, Ata’ ibn Abi Rabah and others (Tafsir Ibn Jarir, 2/358).
Ibn Abbas defined gambling as “The risk of losing on both sides (or putting something at stake from both sides) (mukhatarah) is gambling.” He also says in the commentary of verse 219 of Surah al-Baqarah: “al-Maysir is al-Qimar. In the days of ignorance (jahiliyyah), an individual would stake/risk his wife and wealth whilst gambling with another person. Then whosoever defeated his opponent would take away his (the defeated person’s) wife and wealth.” (See: Tafsir Ibn Jarir, 2/358).
In the context of risks, trading and gambling are both regarded as speculative risks. In both trading and gambling, one can profit or lose. However, there are key differences which make gambling and trading inherently different. Some of the differences from a Shariah perspective are: 1) Gambling is considered to be the staking of wealth by two or more parties where the winner wins all and the loser loses all. In other words, gambling is winning at the expense of another’s loss. Whereas…
HMC was established to help ensure that all Muslims could be confident that the meat and products they consume are ‘genuinely Halal’. The HMC organisation is an independent, not for profit, registered charity which monitors, inspects and certifies Halal products for the benefit of the Muslim community.
This article highlights one of the biggest halal certification bodies in the UK.
The Halal Food Authority (HFA) is an independent non-profit organisation involved in the supervision, inspection, audit, certification, and compliance of halal principles and practices in the UK food and beverages industry.
This article explores what principles the HFA follow.
Ibraheem Toy House is a family business which started on the kitchen table in 2014 with four products and two suppliers. Since then, Alhumdolillah, we have grown and currently have over 200 different products and 30 suppliers from around the world. Our fundamental View is that children learn best through play and activity, and if the right educational toys and books are provided from a young age then we can instil the correct Islamic ethos and values in our children, Insha’Allah. You…
iToddle sell the Kaaba storage box. My Kaaba Salah mat storage box is a perfect product to store all your Salaah related items like prayer mats, hats, jubbahs, burkas, & books. Made from hard wearing high quality fibreboard which makes the product last longer. Can be fully flat packed once not in use for space saving. Additional uses: For educational purposes to teach children about the importance of Makkah, Hajj & Umrah. Check them out on iToddle.com
Sometimes we’re busy all day, we need time to cool off or maybe we just can’t sleep. Let’s look at some of the practices found in the sunnah and from the righteous before bed.
What’s the difference between these Islamic Terms like Rahma, Barakah, Khair, Hasanat, Ajr, Sawab, Nimah, Fadl, Amal, Al-Afiya, Salam, Salle or Salawat
There are a number of service stations in the UK that have prayer facilities now. In this guide, we’ve listed all the Motorway Service Stations that provide a place to perform wudu and pray salah.
Alcohol is present is many products as a solvent or carrier. You can read more detail here: Fiqh of Ethanol. Alcohol in such products will generally be halal, 1. if it’s ethanol then the below will be considered, 2. if its methanol or another form of alcohol then such products do not intoxicate thus exempt. In summary, the ruling is based on the source of the alcohol not being from dates or grapes, else it would be impure conclusively and…
Alcohol is present in many deodorants and perfumes as a solvent or carrier. You can read the detailed post on the Fiqh of Ethanol. When it comes to perfume, each ingredient has scent molecules of their own particular weight, for example, citrus oils have light molecules that are quite volatile and fade quickly, but heavier base oils like sandalwood and amber are heavier and don’t disperse much. In other words, you’ll only really smell them very close to the skin….