Author Archives: Wakeel Mclachlan

As this year comes to a close, we pause not to count how much we have done, but to reflect on how we used the time entrusted to us by the Almighty. Time is not measured only by clocks and calendars, but by intentions, actions and mercy shown to others. We are constantly reminded thatContinue reading “The Gift That Never Returns”

Poverty in the world today is not always obvious. It doesn’t only exist on the streets. It hides behind closed doors in ordinary homes. It’s present in families who earn just enough to survive month to month, but not enough to weather a crisis. A lost job, an illness, a sudden price increase results inContinue reading “Why Feeding Others Matters More Than Ever”

We live in a world that measures success by how high we rise: our qualifications, our wealth, our social status, our titles. This life teaches us that “higher” means “better.” Whereas the hereafter teaches us something completely different. In the sight of the Almighty, true elevation happens not when we rise above people, but whenContinue reading “Elevation in This Life and the Next”

As we recently journeyed through the blessed lands of Makkah and Madinah, our hearts are filled with deep reflection and gratitude. Standing in Makkah taught us the essence of submission that before our Creator, we are all equal, walking shoulder to shoulder in humility and unity. Madinah reminded us of compassion that faith is perfectedContinue reading “From Sacred Journeys to Serving Humanity”

When we look at the world around us, we are reminded of the unlimited generosity of our Creator. God, the Most Generous (Al-Karīm), does not withhold His blessings. Rather, His generosity is reflected in every element of nature, teaching us profound lessons about how we should live and serve others. As water flows continuously throughContinue reading “The Generosity of God reflected in nature”

In every society, the future rests in the hands of its youth. They are the leaders, innovators, and caregivers of tomorrow. To prepare them for this responsibility, it is essential to instill values of compassion, service, and empathy. One of the most profound ways to do this is by teaching and training young people aboutContinue reading “Teaching the Youth the Importance of Feeding”

Throughout history, women have been the heartbeat of humanity nurturing families, building communities, and quietly changing the world in ways often overlooked. Their greatness is not defined by a single role but by their ability to bear the weight of challenges and still extend a hand to those in need. The late Maya Angelou onceContinue reading “Women: Nurturers, Leaders, and Lifelines”

In the spirit of Ubuntu, “I am because we are”, Health System Technologies (HST) and Kathea proudly partnered with Falaah Foundation this Mandela Day to bring warmth, nourishment, hope and dignity to those who need it most. From the elderly in under-resourced care homes, to orphaned children, to families struggling in informal settlements, this collaborationContinue reading “Mandela Day 2025: Honouring a Legacy Through Compassion and Collaboration”

In our communities in Cape Town the tradition learnt by the elderly of giving gifts, charity and food to those in need is something we have implemented for many years to commemorate the start of the new lunar year. As the month of Muharram began, a sacred time in the Islamic calendar, the elderly gatheredContinue reading “Muharram – A month of Sacrifice and Service”

Each year, millions of Muslims from every corner of the world gather in Mecca to perform Hajj (Pilgrimage) one of the five pillars of Islam. It is one of the most profound and humbling human gatherings on Earth. But beyond the sacred rituals, Hajj offers deep, universal lessons that extend far beyond Islam. At itsContinue reading “Hajj – The One Journey with Lessons to All”