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40 Principles of the Religion - Ep 1

Grounded ·

2026/02/06

Beginning a New Text with Imam al-GhazaliAlhamdulillah, this session marks the beginning of a new text in our weekly Ratib & Reminders gathering. For those based in Perth, you’re warmly invited to join us live at Qaswa House every Thursday from 7:00–9:00 p.m. The gathering is open to everyone — men and women, young and old.After returning to Perth, it was a joy to be back at Ratib and to see the continuity of the program while I was away. We recently completed Arba‘ina Shamil fi Insanil Kamil, the

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Allah the Most Merciful

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2025/12/01

Alhamdulillah, my heart is full.I recently had the honour of serving once again as translator for Habib Kadhim as-Saqqaf — a blessing I never take for granted.In 2022, Allah granted me the opportunity to welcome him to Perth for the very first time, and to serve as his translator during that visit. It remains a very precious moment in my life and one I am always grateful for.And now, on his third visit, I was able to receive him at Qaswa House in full action — with over 200 members of our Qommunity

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Tajweed Tuesday 1 Term 4

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2025/10/21

We’ve entered a new term, and that means a new Surah! This term, we begin our journey with Surah al-Fath, a powerful chapter that opens with Divine reassurance and promise.In this episode, we recite and break down the first three āyāt, focusing on key Tajwīd principles such as:* Nun Mushaddadah: Learn how inna is read with two harakāt of nasalisation (ghunnah) – not rushed, but softly and smoothly from the nasal passage.* Makharij (Points of Articulation): Understand the correct way to pronounce

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Martial Arts & Spiritual Practice

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2025/08/26

Alhamdulillah, I was given the honour of delivering the Friday Khutbah at the Australia Open Pencak Silat International Championship 2024. It was the first time for Australia to host an international silat tournament.When the organiser approached me asking if I can deliver the khutbah at the tournament, my heart skipped a beat. For those of you who know me, will know my love for martial arts.Here’s some snippets from the khutbah. May Allah reward the organisers for their hard work. This is a public

Will we comfortably eat while Gazans are starving?

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2025/08/23

Dear Qommunity,In the 7th year of Prophethood, the Muslim community was pushed to the brink of starvation. The Quraysh had imposed a ruthless boycott—no trade, no marriages, no contact. The Muslims were isolated in a valley outside Makkah, slowly starving.At night, the cries of hungry children pierced the desert silence. These cries broke through the pride of some Quraysh leaders. One of them, Zuhair ibn Abi Umayyah, though not a Muslim, stood before the Quraysh and asked:“Are we going to eat while