Month: March 2016
The Blood Of Innocents
Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot, UK A picnic in the park. What could be a more natural, safe pastime for a family? Something we have all done as children and continue to do with our own children. But there are children from Lahore who will never experience a picnic again after their young lives were cut short by the cowardly act of a suicide bomber. Neither … Read More The Blood Of Innocents
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Soul Searching And Blame
By Sarah Waseem, London, UK At times of personal and national tragedies we try to make sense of loss and suffering. For the global community, the bombings in Belgium have provoked a lot of soul searching and at times finger pointing. Did the police and security services do enough? Could this have been stopped? Were local communities aware of the terrorists in their midst … Read More Soul Searching And Blame
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I Built My House Upon a Rock: A reply to Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
By Sarah Khan, London, UK Nowadays I often feel that I’m standing in a constantly moving pool of quicksand. There are clear seismic shifts in the ground upon which I stand and often they are caused by events entirely unconnected to me and they reverberate through my life as a direct result of my faith. Take my wearing of the headscarf, known as a … Read More I Built My House Upon a Rock: A reply to Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
The Question of Integration
By Laiqa Ahmad Bhatti, Slough, UK Brutality begins at home. It is quite true that some aspect of the recent terror attacks may stem from their home lives as Yasmin Alibhai-Brown has mentioned in her article in the Daily Mail today (24th March). However, just like the terrorists have nothing to do with Islam, neither do these contributing factors have to do anything with … Read More The Question of Integration
End Time Signs?
The Awaited Messiah has come By Navida Sayed, London, UK End time sign forecasters have been doing a great job at creating havoc, panic and feelings of impending doom. Almost every year, as the clock ticks by, people wait for the predicted hour the world will end and Jesus would return to save them. End time signs and theories are predominant amongst many Christian … Read More End Time Signs?
Dear Terrorist…
By Laiqa Ahmad Bhatti, Slough, UK Dear Terrorist How are you? Have you slept well? Has terrorising the world brought you peace? Is God pleased with you? I have been meaning to ask you; do you belong to the faith called Islam? Islam actually means obedience and peace. Do you obey Allah? Do you bring peace? I often hear you say you are doing … Read More Dear Terrorist…
Chocolate Eggs? Bunnies? Hot Cross Buns? It Must be Easter!
By Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot, UK In the weeks leading up to Easter, traditional symbols associated with this event take over this holiday season. Bakeries will promote hot cross buns, either traditionally spiced or newer chocolate versions. Chocolate makers produce chocolate eggs in varying sizes as well as chocolate bunnies. Promotions and cards are displayed with these symbols to get everyone into the spirit of … Read More Chocolate Eggs? Bunnies? Hot Cross Buns? It Must be Easter!
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I’m Not Striking But Hear My Voice
By Dr Maleeha Mansur To the Department of Health I am a junior doctor working in the NHS but I will not be striking today. Why? Because Islam does not let me disrupt the peace of society in order to gain my rights. It is truly saddening to see that our government is not willing to listen and justly negotiate with its workforce. Junior doctors … Read More I’m Not Striking But Hear My Voice
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International Women’s Day
By Mubarika Sami, UK It’s difficult to say exactly when International Women’s Day (IWD) began; its roots can be traced to 1908, when 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding voting rights, better pay and shorter working hours. A year later, the first National Woman’s Day was observed in the US on 28th February in accordance with a declaration by the Socialist Party of … Read More International Women’s Day
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With God In Heart And A Positive Mind
By Sadia Sami, Canada It was in 2008 when my family decided to move to Saskatchewan–one big land with a very, very small Ahmadiyya Muslim branch consisting of 20 people. Despite our branch being small, each individual Ahmadi came with their own unique story of struggles, success, sadness and happiness. However, one story in particular stood out to me from the rest. What started … Read More With God In Heart And A Positive Mind
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She Inspires Me
For International Women’s Day members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim women’s and girls’ auxiliaries have been writing about women who inspire them. Some have chosen figures from history while others write about women in their personal lives who have inspired them. What we learn is that no matter who the women are, whether significant historical figures or personal friends, all women have their own strengths … Read More She Inspires Me
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Show Mum You Love Her One Day A Year?
By Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot “It’s Mother’s Day! Time to buy flowers and chocolates and make a card to show Mum how much I love her!” A quick Google of ‘Mother’s Day’ results in a page of articles such as “What can I buy my mum?” and “Best deals available on flowers”. Going to a supermarket on the Saturday night before Mother’s Day (or Mothering … Read More Show Mum You Love Her One Day A Year?
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