Month: June 2018
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A Personal Journey, An Individual Choice
Christine Sharif, Luton A two day Converts Social & Spiritual Outing took place at Manchester (Mosque) and the Lake District after which a convert to Islam wrote her story. It is hard to fully express the incredible experience of being together with other people from such diverse backgrounds, so many different national and ethnic origins together at one time, yet sharing the same beliefs … Read More A Personal Journey, An Individual Choice
On Freedom of Speech and the Ability to Ponder and Reflect
Arfa Niswan Yassir, Swindon Love and compassion softens your heart whereas selfishness leads you to cross the limits of what is acceptable to many. It is heart wrenching indeed to see the name of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) yet again used politically in an unthinkable manner. If we just stop and think about this issue, it … Read More On Freedom of Speech and the Ability to Ponder and Reflect
Divine Attributes: Al Wali, The Friend
Reem Shraiky, London And to Allah alone belong all perfect attributes. So, call on Him by these. And leave alone those who deviate from the right way with respect to His attributes. They shall be repaid for what they do. -Al-Araf, verse 181 One of the Divine Attributes of Allah is Al-Wali: The Arabic word Wali has various possible meanings and has a very … Read More Divine Attributes: Al Wali, The Friend
Response to Anti-Islam Sentiment
Navida Sayed, London There was widespread disquiet following Dutch politician Geert Wilder coming back on the scene yesterday announcing to hold a cartoon competition of our beloved Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). The impact of Mr Wilders’ announcement has somewhat spiralled out of control among people from all walks of life on social media resulting in individuals instantaneously reacting without … Read More Response to Anti-Islam Sentiment
Rights and Responsibilities of Free Speech
Iffat Mirza, London In every walk of life, freedom and responsibility go hand in hand. The two are inseparable. However, when it comes to freedom of speech people can be quick to forget this. Perhaps it is that they feel protected by the law or bolstered by their own convictions that they forget that actions have consequences. Freedom of speech seems to have become … Read More Rights and Responsibilities of Free Speech
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The Red Rag of Caricatures
Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot Things must have been a little too quiet for Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders lately, after all US President Donald Trump has been more a public anti-Muslim irritant since he ran for President. Not one to be overshadowed where Islam and Muslims are concerned Wilders has once more decided to stir things up by holding a contest to draw the … Read More The Red Rag of Caricatures
Divine Attributes: Al Wadud, The Loving
Tooba Khokhar, Cambridge He who would know the secret of both worlds, Will find the secret of them both, is Love. —Fariduddin Attar The belief that love is the cornerstone of the universe is a thing embedded deep in the human essence. Love, we are told, is our polestar as essential to our spirits as air and water is to our bodies. English Romantic poet … Read More Divine Attributes: Al Wadud, The Loving
Dignity of Hijab and Ill-Advised Solidarity Against it
by Navida Sayed, London. In Islam, modesty and chastity are very important tenets of faith, and are achieved through establishing certain codes of behaviour and dress. However over the last decade the hijab has not only become one of the most widely discussed controversial topics but has resulted in Muslim women dealing with endless challenges and negativity. In pursuit of their own political agendas … Read More Dignity of Hijab and Ill-Advised Solidarity Against it
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Our Response: The Need to Lift the Stigma
Laiqa Bhatti, Surrey Fasting in the month of Ramadhan is obligatory for every man and woman, except for those who are travelling or sick. Also exempt are women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or menstruating. As a mother of two, I have more than once been exempt from fasting for all those reasons. But when reading the recent articles on how Muslim women have been … Read More Our Response: The Need to Lift the Stigma
Divine Attributes: Al Aleem, The All-Knowing
Basma Qazi Chaudhry, Kent It is Ramadan, a holy month which takes us on a journey of spiritual enhancement and is filled with the remembrance of Allah. It is time to speak little, to eat little and to sleep little, as per a famous Persian proverb. It is also time to reflect on the many Attributes of our Creator. The Promised Messiah (on whom … Read More Divine Attributes: Al Aleem, The All-Knowing
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The Illuminating Verse
Arfa Niswan Yassir, Swindon Since the past one month this verse (or should I say part of a Quranic verse) remains somewhere at the back of my mind somehow, and every mention of light or Nur makes me think about it. The verse is as given below: اَللہُ نُوْرُ السَّمٰوٰتِ وَ الْاَرْضِ Surah Al-Nur verse 36: “Allah is the light of the heavens and … Read More The Illuminating Verse
Fact-Check: Fasting and Periods
Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot “O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may become righteous.” In the Holy Qur’an, chapter 2, verse 184 God has given the command to fast and so every year Muslims around the world fast every day during the month of Ramadhan. I’ve recently seen stories on social media … Read More Fact-Check: Fasting and Periods
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