Month: October 2019
Modesty
Aroosa Akram, Slough The Islamic principle of modesty is an essential part of faith and it concerns a Muslim’s physical and mental state. To fully understand the importance of modesty, ‘haya’ (حیاء) in Arabic, let us look at its meaning in some detail. The word ‘haya’ comes from the Arabic word of ‘hayat’ which means life. It also means sense of shame or modesty … Read More Modesty
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The Concept of Sacrifice in Islam
Basma Malik, Roehampton ‘Say, ‘My Prayer and my sacrifice and my life and my death are all for Allah, the Lord of the worlds.’ (6:163) Sacrifice is a concept that is present in religions and cultures from the Hebrews to the Aztecs notably in the form of animal sacrifice. In the religious context, sacrifice is a complex phenomenon and an essential part of worship. … Read More The Concept of Sacrifice in Islam
Lajna Survival Weekend
By Saadiyya Khan, London When I first heard of the opportunity to go on a survival weekend organised by Lajna Health and Fitness department, I immediately thought ‘not for me’; I’m a city girl who lives for home comforts and Netflix. And friends and family said ‘You can’t rough it! Why’d you sign up?’ Two reasons: what appear to be impending challenges of Brexit … Read More Lajna Survival Weekend
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