Lenasia Muslim Association

Masjid Himayatul Islam: Renovations

Masjid Himayatul Islam, commonly known as Rainbow Masjid, situated in Lark street, Lenasia Ext 1 is one of the oldest Masaajid in Lenasia. The early settlers in Lenasia took the initiative of selecting this plot in what was commonly known as Rainbow Valley for the people of Lenasia to fulfill their daily Salaah with Jama’ah. Alhamdu Lillah, this Masjid has been a focal point for the residents...

Advice of Imaam Maalik (R.A.)

Nasihah (Advice):Imam Malik (Rahimahullah) said; ”I noticed people who seemed to be faultless and were considered to be good people, but they began disclosing the faults of others. As a result of that, people started finding faults in them. And I noticed people who seemed to be bad and sinful people. But they refrained from exposing other’s faults. As a result of that, Allah concealed their...

Sadaqatul Fitr

During this Mubaarak month where we strive to attain the pleasure of Allah, we are also reminded of showing empathy with the poor. Fasting ought to bring a thought of the poor and underprivileged to us. For one month we do without food and drink from dawn to dusk. How do the poor servants of Allah cope with the trials of poverty from day to day? Sadaqatul Fitr has been made Waajib on the head of the...

Ramadhaan: The Most Profound Blessing

Ramadhaan has dawned upon us with all its glory and blessings. This special GIFT from Allah Ta’ala is unique to the Ummah of Muhammed (S.A.W.) . It has the Night of Power (Lailatul Qadr). The fasting person’s Duas are accepted by Allah Ta’ala. Jannah is adorned for the Ummah of Muhammed (S.A.W.). The creations make Dua for this Ummah. The blessing of Taraaweeh is unique to this month. Much...

Now Available Fiqhul Islam Shaafi’ee Book 4

Fiqhul Islam Shaafi’ee book 4 is now available. This kitaab comprises of the following necessary aspects of our Deen: Athaan Salaah Salaatul Jumu’ah Salaatul Eidain Salaatul Janazah Nawaafil Salaah Qurbani Aqeeqah Rules pertaining to women Please contact Siraaj Surtee to place your orders. Tel 0118542486 or 083996200 You may also visit our BOOKSHOP and order online.

Parents to sign ‘behaviour contracts’ in drive to keep order in classroom

Parents will be expected to sign new contracts promising to make sure children behave before applying for schools, the Government has said. By Graeme Paton, Education Editor Published: 6:56PM GMT 11 Feb 2010 Mother and fathers will be asked to agree with school policies on behaviour, attendance and uniform under new plans. The move – being introduced in the autumn – is designed to ensure families...

Muslim women in the slums: poorest of the poor

A study of the maternity care and births in Mumbai slums By Kashif-ul-Huda TwoCircles.net, 10 July 2009 A large number of Muslims of India live in poverty and they are the majority of the poorest of the poor living in slums. This is according to a study conducted in 2006 in Mumbai. The details of the study were published earlier this month. Mumbai is home to millions of residents and more than...

The LMA offers bursaries for teacher-training

The Ummah needs professionally qualified teachers. It needs professionally and Islamically qualified Ulema. The LMA sponsors studies at tertiary levels in the field of education.

LMA squash courts closed

Three decades with a sad end and a bright future. In the days when the Indian community was deprived of sporting needs and fitness centres under the notorious apartheid rule, the L.M.A came to the rescue and built squash courts which were extensively used to the benefit of the Lenz community. Over the years this need seemed to wither with fitness centres attracting the younger generation. Realising...