Naseerah Nanabhai | naseerahnanabhai@gmail.com 1 min read | 12:30 PM CAT Studies reveal that we spend approximately...
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Why secondhand textbooks are the best way to save money
Mumtaz Moosa Saley | mumtazs@me.com 23 November 2022 | 12:45 PM CAT 1 min read When it comes to parenting, there is no...

The unsung heroes of our community
Mumtaz Moosa Saley | mumtazs@me.com 23 November 2022 | 12:00 PM CAT 1 min read A few weeks back, whilst interacting on...
What to do if you have been involved in a fender bender?
By Mumtaz Moosa Saley 03:11:2020 Surprisingly, many people ask on social media about the steps to take when they have been involved in a minor motor vehicle accident. From my experience, I have learnt a few tips and tricks. Let me tell you about one of my recent...
[LISTEN] Ml Sulaiman Moola: Praise is like a Perfume. Refreshing, Provided You Don’t Swallow it
Faizel Patel – 03/11/2020 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) Esteemed and renowned Islamic scholar Ml Sulaiman Moola says there is consensus among people that it is premature and wrong to pronounce a judgment or praise a person’s character after meeting them for the first...
Lessons from the Prophet (pbuh)
By Naadiya Adams 02:11:2020 The month of Rabbi-ul Awwal brings with it a commemoration for our beloved Prophet ﷺ and the life he led, as this month marks both his birth and his passing. Jamiatul Ulama South Africa’s Moulana Ebrahim Bham talks about some lessons we...
Do You Suffer from Hay Fever? You May be Troubled by “Insneezia”
Faizel Patel – 02/11/2020 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) As the warmer temperature encourages the release of pollen in the air, more than 11.4 million hay fever sufferers are losing sleep over a phenomenon known as “insneezia”. Nicole Jennings, spokesperson for Pharma...
Walk, walk, walk . . . to health
By Mumtaz Moosa Saley 28:10:2020 I walked every day for 30 days - this is what happened. We all walk every day, but in the last two years, I never walked to exercise. I have always been that person who would say I don’t have enough time yet spend mindless hours on...
Why we need quality sleep and how to achieve it
Naseerah Nanabhai 27-10-2020 A good night’s sleep is essential for mental and physical health. A lack of adequate sleep leads to decreased cognitive abilities, can weaken focus and cause irritability. Not only do we require an adequate number of hours but also...
[LISTEN] Mufti Yusuf Moosagie: “There Must be a Balance between Hope and Fear in Allah”
Faizel Patel – 26/10/2020 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) Esteemed Islamic scholar Mufti Yusuf Moosagie says there must be a balance between hope and fear in Allah. Mufti Moosagie was reflecting on a dua that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) would make after salaah seeking...
‘Libertaire, Egalitaire, Fraternitaire’, or So They Say
Yesterday, the shocking news of two Muslim women who had been stabbed in Paris, France,(briefly) hit the headlines. They had been stabbed by two other women, screaming “Dirty Arab!” and “Go back to your country!” near the Eiffel Tower. While the incident has been...
Apple Cider Vinegar- Uses and Benefits
Naseerah Nanabhai 22-10-2020 Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been used for centuries and has a long history as a home remedy. It is made from crushed, distilled and fermented apples. Acetic acid is the active component of apple cider vinegar and is responsible for its...
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