Assalamualaykum

Firstly,I need to apologise for not posting for an entire week.I suppose my crowing about feeling full of energy last Monday came back to haunt me.With Ramadaan just around the corner,there is so much to do and so little time to do it.

The death of "pop star"Micheal Jackson has dominated headlines over the last few days.The point of interest for Muslims seems to have been whether reports that he had accepted Islam last year are true or not.

My view is that his condition at the time of death is known to Allah Taala alone.Even those who live their entire lives as Muslims,only Allah knows if they died with Imaan or not.

We should not let the debate as to whether he was a Muslim or not cloud the fact that music is haraam in Islam.Further we should pick up on and highlight especially to the youth the following lessons:

1.The "price"of fame.
2.Fame and wealth does not guarantee happiness.
3.When you leave this world,you leave without your wealth fame or followers.

I would also have liked to link this discussion to the recent reports about the alleged statements Shah Rukh Khan made against our beloved Nabi-e-Kareem S.A.W.However as this discussion is long and its already late I will include it the next post inshallah.

I would really appreciate your suggestions for our Ramadaan programming as preparations are under way.Also be sure to listen to our Míraaj focus programmes throughout the day.We are touching on a few different topics this year as well as exploring a few new angles.

P.s Wife and kids are away for a few days with the in laws.It is only when those close to you are not around, that you realise what a vital role they play in your life.

If my 'better half"reads this she would probably use it as justification to go away more often.




Shukran

Sulaimaan