Ramadhan month should be the beginning, not end, of holiness

After the crescent moon has been sighted, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadhan, many Muslims return back to their routine, which defeats the purpose of fasting.

By Ishaq Jumbe 10 months ago

Lailatul Qadr: The night of power and endless blessings

Lailatul Qadr, is believed to be the night when the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad by Angel Jibril

By Ishaq Jumbe 10 months ago

Fasting during Ramadhan is a private act of devotion to Allah

Fasting during the month of Ramadhan is special being the only pillar of Islam that is a worship practice which cannot be performed with the sole aim of seeking praise.

By Ishaq Jumbe 10 months ago

What to eat after fasting whole day during this holy month

As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, millions of Muslims around the world prepare to observe fasting from dawn until sunset.

By Ishaq Jumbe 10 months ago

What to eat when during Ramadhan

Nutrition enthusiast Sheikh Abdulswamad Ali of Mombasa, says having a balanced diet during Ramadhan is essential to maintaining energy and good health.

By Ishaq Jumbe 10 months ago

The special relationship between month of Ramadhan and Quran

Ramadhan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar holds the esteemed position as the only among the twelve months acknowledged by name in the Quran.

By Ishaq Jumbe 10 months ago

Overeating during Iftar defeats true essence of fasting

True fasting, extends beyond mere abstinence from food and drink; it encompasses guarding one's sight, tongue, hearing, hands, and feet from sin.

By Ishaq Jumbe 11 months ago

Muslim clerics accuse police of not taking action against goons

Muslim clerics' umbrella body have criticised the conduct of police officers during the anti-Finance Bill protests, saying it pushed the country to the precipice of anarchy.

By Ishaq Jumbe 1 year ago

Why fasting during Ramadhan is the most unique form of worship

Allah claims and owns the practice because it is under his direct supervision. It is also the only form of worship conducted without any public show.

By Ishaq Jumbe 1 year ago

Court of Appeal grants ex-British detective custody of son

The Court of Appeal in Mombasa faulted the High Court for granting the mother custody of the minor even after it found her to have bad morals.

By Ishaq Jumbe 1 year ago

Fury over Prophet Mohamed drawing in Grade Two book

Mentor Publishers Managing Director Josephine Wanjuki said they have recalled the book Mentor Encyclopedia Grade II following an uproar from Muslims.

By Ishaq Jumbe 2 years ago

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Why controversy on Eid celebration isn't about to end

Some Muslims defied Deputy Chief Khadi Sukyan Omar and will celebrate Eid prayers today. On Thursday, Omar said moon crescent had been sighted in parts of Mandera and Wajir

By Ishaq Jumbe and Patrick Beja 2 years ago

Tasting the rich blessings of the holy month, Ramadhan

Ramadhan and the Quran go hand in hand, making the recitation of the Quran in this month in particular especially beneficial.

By Ishaq Jumbe 2 years ago

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What we learnt about building, running a real estate business in Kenya

In Coast, it's hardly possible to carry out land transactions without encountering some sort of challenges. Sometimes you have to deal with disputes over boundaries.

By Ishaq Jumbe 2 years ago

Coast giants continue reign at the top

Light Academy in Mombasa posted a mean score of 9.89 to emerge as the best school in the 2022 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination at the Coast.

By Ishaq Jumbe and Renson Mnyamwezi 3 years ago

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Kenyan women stranded and begging in the streets of Lebanon

Many who had escaped employment are sheltered at Caritas Internationalis Lebanon. The thought that their relatives back home expect money forced them onto the streets.

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

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Secrets of a 53-year-old family business

Running a family business requires efficient communication. The family must be on the same page in matters of leadership structure, goals to pursue and what every member has to contribute.

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

School, firms partner to train students on how to choose careers

Initiative equips students with the necessary experience before they settle on which professions to pursue. So far, 46 students have benefitted from programme.

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

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Engineer finds fortune in milk ATMs

Prices of our milk ATMs range between Sh80,000 and Sh250,000 depending on the litres of milk they can hold. The lowest is 100 litres and the highest is 400 litres.

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

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Hijama Therapy: It involves drawing blood with suction cups

Hijama Therapy involves making incisions into the skin and drawing blood with suction cups.

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

Marketers seek to deepen sector's capacity as the society turns 60

MSK is pushing for best practices to boost the profession's profile and effectiveness.

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

Marketers seek to deepen sector's capacity as the society turns 60

MSK is pushing for best practices to boost the profession's profile and effectiveness.

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

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Late UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed's historical link to Kenya

The late United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan lay the foundation stone of one of the most sought after institutions in the Coast region.

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

Man from the UK on a mission to feed poor during holy month

For Jamal Hassan, offering charity is something that gives him a special personal fulfillment.

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

Why Muslims should observe Ramadhan in a pious approach

In the post-Covid-19 era, Ramadhan 2022 is going to be the first holy month in two years with all the trappings of unrestricted Islamic rituals.

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

Muslims start Ramadhan after new moon is sighted in Wajir

Ramadhan is the ninth and holiest month in the Muslim calendar. It starts after the sighting of a new moon.

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

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Do spices help you rise to the occasion?

Tucked away along Mombasa’s Mackinnon Market main thoroughfare is ‘Quality Spices,’ a joint for men seeking to add mojo to their intimacy.

By Ishaq Jumbe 3 years ago

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Covid-19 patient detained in hospital over Sh11.6 million bill

A family in Nairobi is locked up in a tussle with a hospital over its kin it claims has been detained over a medical bill of Sh11.6 million

By Ishaq Jumbe 4 years ago

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From the beach to city, deras are favourite attire

Deras have been praised for their ability to preserve a woman’s dignity and respect.

By Ishaq Jumbe 4 years ago

Coast mourns veteran politician Nassir who represented Mombasa at LegCo

A member of the Legislative Council of Kenya (LegCo) Sheikh Abdillahi Nassir has died.

By Ishaq Jumbe 4 years ago

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Bango maestro Mzee Ngala, 86, says he still has a lot to offer

Mzee Joseph Ngala Katana began his music career after dropping out of Form Two.

By Ishaq Jumbe 4 years ago

Uhuru to unveil country's first modern shipyard during Coast tour

At least 70 per cent of the new facility will be owned by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).

By Ishaq Jumbe 4 years ago

Little Theatre excites, brings life and fun to Mombasa nightlife

By Ishaq Jumbe 4 years ago

Mombasa's Little Theater effort to reclaim lost glory

It is Wednesday evening, and the Little Theatre Club in Mombasa is a hive of activities.

By Ishaq Jumbe 4 years ago

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Want to start and run a debt-free business? Here’s how

Dominic Mureithi, a trained food chemist had always been passionate about business. However, he wanted to do it debt-free.

By Ishaq Jumbe 4 years ago

Kenyans have no access to clean water and sanitation

Only 59 per cent of Kenyans have access to basic drinking water and 30 per cent have access to basic sanitation.

By Ishaq Jumbe 4 years ago

How former hawker found success in timber business

Kathambi rose from a hawker to owning a timber yard, which has since evolved into a building materials supplier.

By Ishaq Jumbe 4 years ago

Why Muslims slaughter animals on Eid-Ul-Adha

The feast of the sacrifice marks the final day of the annual Muslim pilgrimage called Hajj, where Muslims travel to Mecca.

By Benard Sanga and Ishaq Jumbe 4 years ago

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Justice: Is time ripe to appoint female Kadhis?

Tweets by Nusrat Mohammed rekindle 2011 debate on whether time is ripe for the JSC to appoint women Kadhis as happens in Egypt, Tunisia and Sudan.

By Benard Sanga and Ishaq Jumbe 4 years ago

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How I got the ruler of Dubai to invest in my business idea

Suleiman Shahbal would do his best not to disappoint his grandparents who used the proceeds from their spare parts dealership and charcoal sales.

By Ishaq Jumbe 4 years ago