Month: April 2019

Most Excellent Exemplar: the Holy Prophet’s Influence in the Modern World

Nooresahar Ahmad, Hartlepool The Holy Prophet’s (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) role in our day-to-day lives as Muslims is obvious and profound. But how often do we step back and consider his influence over the world at large – an influence still prevalent to this day? The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) is a figure unlike … Read More Most Excellent Exemplar: the Holy Prophet’s Influence in the Modern World

Prohibitions in Islam – Alcohol and Gambling

Fezia Haq, Southfields ‘O ye who believe! intoxicants and games of chance… are only an abomination of Satan’s handiwork. So shun each one of them that you may prosper.’ [Chapter 5, Verse 91] ‘No alcohol safe to drink, global study confirms’ [1], read a BBC article in late 2018. Yet it is one of the intoxicants highly publicised in the media, with a study … Read More Prohibitions in Islam – Alcohol and Gambling

Pain and Suffering; Is There A Purpose?

Nabila Khalid, Bolton I have heard too many people deny the existence of God, with the rationale that if there was a ‘good’ God why would a He allow suffering? If suffering is a punishment of our sins, then why do bad things happen to good people? If suffering is due to free will then how does that explain congenital and hereditary conditions? It … Read More Pain and Suffering; Is There A Purpose?

The Importance of Truth in a World of ‘Fake News’

Iffat Mirza, Raynes Park I grew up hearing the saying of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) being repeated to me. ‘Truth saves, falsehood destroys’. I never really questioned it. Of course, the truth saves! It is only very recently, when I have seen the lines between fact and fiction being blurred, that I have taken a more invested … Read More The Importance of Truth in a World of ‘Fake News’