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Family Farms
We must talk about these things. I am not under any illusion that we can turn the clock back much as some of us may wish. But we need to talk about what can be done to slow down the race towards total breakdown of family and society. It is almost over here in the…
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Ageing Gracefully
To grow old is a blessing that not everyone is granted. To age gracefully is a choice that not everyone makes. But it is a choice that you can make at any time. Since I am 70 this year, 2025, and so have entered the Last Lap Club, I thought I would share some reflections…
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Five Essential Criteria to Train Ulama as Effective Teachers in Islamic Schools
In our time, the effectiveness of Ulama as teachers in Islamic schools is not merely a question of knowledge, but of relevance, impact, and transformation. Having studied the landscape of Islamic education for decades and engaged with countless educators, school leaders, and students, I propose five essential and prioritized criteria to train Ulama to become…
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Challenges for the Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship is the logical psychological progression of the individual which marks his/her maturity as an adult who is willing to take responsibility for themselves and the world around them. Entrepreneurship with the right frame of reference represents all that is good about the human condition because it reflects not only the drive to do something…
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Entrepreneurship Dilemmas & Their Answers
Every time we stand and say, “I am ready!” a challenge will come forward. If we see the challenge and run away then we are back to square one. It is only when we take a step forward towards the challenge that we actively make the choice which will lead to victory. Notice that I…
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Should Muslims Vote?
YOU MUST GO TO VOTE. Whether it is raining or not, whatever be the situation, you MUST GO AND VOTE. Remember this is the only opportunity that you have in a democracy to be heard, to influence your own future and to protect yourself from those who wish to hurt you. Remember, a party is…
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Rasoolullahﷺ the best role model for today
He conquered his enemies not by killing them but by killing enmity. That is the biggest lesson for all humanity today which is mired in misery and suffering thanks to mutual hatred. Forgive and start afresh, a society based on mutual respect and acceptance. That is the message of Prophet Muhammad (May he be blessed).…
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Qualities of the Imam
It is not how much you have, but how much you want, which determines satisfaction and peace of mind.
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I want to start a business
The desire for entrepreneurship is a strong natural urge which in my view is the logical development of leadership in a person, which encourages him/her to become independent and strike out on their own. In days of old, they called it, ‘seeking your fortune’, which ranged from traveling across the world to trade, to buccaneering…
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The Door of Dialogue
It is not an exaggeration to say that at the leadership level the most important thing is not subject knowledge but interpersonal communication skill. The excitement of leadership is that every day comes with the possibility of a new experience. Some of them quite unexpected. Your success depends on how you can turn a potential…