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10 articles from 14th Edition – 2023
14th Edition – 2023January 2025
Non-Halal FOOD ADDITIVES – E Numbers
FOOD ADDITIVES – E Numbers Source: IFANCA HALAL STANDARD E Numbers are a specific numbering system to identify food additives used in food industry. These E Numbers are not formulated based on Sources of Food additives. Same E Number is assigned to a food additive de rived from a Halal source or Haraam source. Halal […]
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14th Edition – 2023January 2025
Guide to Halal Catering
CATERER’S GUIDE The following guide to help Food and Function caterers and coordinators understand the special dietary requirements of their Muslim customers “Oh you who believe eat of lawful things that we have provided you with, and be grateful to Allah if it is indeed he whom you worship” Al-Baqarah 2:172 What does Halal mean? ❖ Halal […]
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14th Edition – 2023January 2025
Muslim Kids/Youth Activities
Muslim Kids/Youth Most Islamic centres have some form of activities for children. Please contact your nearest centre. Islamic Books/garments : See Page New Muslim Tips AUCKLAND Schools State Integrated/Contributing Muslim Schools Al Madinah School (Year 1 – 13), 8 Westney Road, Mangere, Auckland. P: 09 275 5195 https://www.al-madinah.school.nz/ Iqra School (Year 1-6), 5-9 Hugh Brown Drive, New […]
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14th Edition – 2023January 2025
Muslim Youth Groups
Every Islamic Centre has some form of activities for Youth, please visit a local centre for more information. Aotearoa Muslim Youth – Youth engagement at its best. 100% youth focus. Recommend all young parents and youth to join. 65c Tidal Road Auckland. 022 317 1144, amy.muslim.youth@gmail.com: https://www.facebook.com/AotearoaMuslimYouthNZ/ Al Manar Trust, Various activities, Summer Youth Camp – https://almanar.co.nz/muslim-camp/ Br.Hamza […]
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14th Edition – 2023January 2025
Jumah Prayer Times
Jumah Prayer Times CURRENT TIMES AND VENUES FOR JUMAH SALAH IN MAJOR CITIES For other cities please see in Islamic Centres In the situation of pandemic and government guidelines, please contact the Islamic centers regarding Masjid access and Jumah prayer times.AUCKLAND MASJID/CENTRE ADDRESS/VENUE Winter Summer (Day Light Saving) Sisters North Birkenhead Islamic Center, 79 […]
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14th Edition – 2023January 2025
Divorce in Islam
Divorce in Islam Abdullah ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The most hateful of lawful matters to Allah is divorce.” Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 2172. First try to reconcile if after the options have been exhausted and both parties are treated with respect and […]
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14th Edition – 2023January 2025
NZ Wills and Islamic Inheritance- Part 2
NZ Wills and Islamic Inheritance- Part 2 by M Abdur Rahman, Barrister & Solicitor I refer to my article published in 2018 in the Kiwi Muslim Directory, NZ Wills and Islamic Inheritance – Part 1. A Muslim should abide by the Qur’anic order and should not do what he or she wants. In Surah An […]
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14th Edition – 2023January 2025
The Changing Patterns Of Family Life: a blessing or curse ?
The Changing Patterns Of Family Life: a blessing or curse ? Old-fashioned” and “conservative” …these are the labels given for people who raise concerns about collapsing family systems in our society. As families break down in divorce, single-parent homes are alarmingly increasing. People are just parting away for reasons that could have been resolved […]
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14th Edition – 2023January 2025
Council Local Elections – My reflections, importance of voting and what this means to us
Council Local Elections – My reflections, importance of voting and what this means to us Assalamualaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh As the saying goes “if you are not at the table, you are on the menu”. What does it mean to have representation , it means a lot plus more , to have a […]
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14th Edition – 2023January 2025
Tips for New Muslims
Tips for New Muslims Are you a new Muslim who has just converted to Islam? If so, here are a few tips to try and make things a bit easier for you in your new life as a Muslim… By New Muslim Project, Auckland Do’s Do take things slowly. Think of learning about and practicing […]
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