Month: April 2018

Women of Early Islam: Pioneers of Female Excellence

Iffat Mirza, Raynes Park ‘Deeds Not Words’. This is the slogan that the Suffragette Campaign championed when fighting for the simple right for women to vote in Britain. Indeed, it is certainly true that in cases such as the search for basic rights, actions speak much louder than words, and certainly the actions of many Muslim women down the ages stand as true testimony to … Read More Women of Early Islam: Pioneers of Female Excellence

Can Science Prove The Existence Of God?

Nargis Mandry It is a common misconception that science and religion are essentially incompatible. Scientific knowledge – the study of life and the universe – can only cement faith not weaken it. After hearing a minister preach about the dangers of science, Maria Mitchell, America’s first female astronomer wrote: “Scientific investigations pushed on and on, will reveal new ways in which God works, and … Read More Can Science Prove The Existence Of God?

Delight Of Our Eyes

Munazzah Chou, Farnham, UK Ijaz is the Arabic word Muslims use to describe the inimitability of the Quran and refer to its miraculous beauty. The Quran teaches readers to pray, ‘Our Lord, grant us of our spouses and children the delight of our eyes, and make each of us a leader for the righteous.’ (25:75) With this prayer we ask that our spouses and … Read More Delight Of Our Eyes

The Nation Builders

  Ayesha Mahmood Malik, Surrey, UK Mothers – whether perceived from a secular or a theocratic angle – or measured through a religious or irreligious lens – regardless of cast, colour and creed – the notion of motherhood embodies an innate sense of selfless love and giving that knows no bounds. A mother loves not for want of love in return, she endures and … Read More The Nation Builders