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Nooresahar Ahmad, Hampshire I have a distinct memory of a particularly rainy Jalsa that I attended when I was about 14. That year, I was doing water duty, and one of my major tasks was delivering a red cart loaded with water bottles at different tents around the site. I wore tall pink wellington boots…
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Sixth Form students Fatiha Nadeem and Saba Anwar reflect on how our perception of Jalsa Salana evolves over time, they explore the spiritual atmosphere and global sisterhood at Jalsa and discuss how we can learn and improve spiritually. They share personal turning points, and finally, consider how we can prepare our hearts to truly benefit…
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Unaizah Ahmad, Chester Under the soft summer sun of the English countryside, the vibrant green fields of Hadeeqatul Mahdi, Alton, are transformed into a global village every year, where thousands of attendees from various cultures and ethnicities gather to increase religious knowledge, spirituality, and foster a sense of community. The purpose and history of this…
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Ayesha Naseem Mirza, Walsall As summer approaches, the countdown for Jalsa Salana [Annual Convention] of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK begins to surround everyone, from regular attendees, volunteers, to those watching from home, with the feeling of immense excitement and enthusiasm. It is one of the most important events in the Community calendar and with…
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Rameen Masood, Leicester There are stories that continue to speak to us, long after the final page is turned; they whisper something enduring and make us think. Helen Keller’s life is one of those, not merely because of her extraordinary achievements, but because of the questions her journey leaves echoing in our minds. Her journey…
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Sarah Ward In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, In the bleak midwinter, long ago. These words echo in my memory. Words from my childhood and days of singing in the school choir. In amongst the…
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Maria Sadaf, Islamabad Every year on June 20th, the world observes World Refugee Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the plight of millions of refugees across the globe who have been forced to flee their homes due to war, persecution, and natural disasters. As of 2025, the number of forcibly displaced people globally…
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Today we celebrate Eid ul Adha, also known as the Eid of sacrifices. The concept of sacrifice in Islam related to Eid ul Adha stems from the forefather of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him), namely Prophet Abraham (peace be on him). To give some perspective to the incident of…
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Ayesha Naseem Mirza, Walsall *Huzoor is the term Ahmadi Muslims use to refer to His Holiness, the fifth Caliph/Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community* Letter writing is one of the oldest forms of communication, one that is a very human experience. Every time I can think of finding a pen and paper to write a…
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Today we commemorate and give thanks for 117 years of the institution of Khilafat established in the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Fatiha Nadeem and Rameen Masood talk about the blessings, relevance and need for Khilafat in the modern age from personal perspective. They share how the constant and loving guidance of Khilafat helps youth navigate challenges…
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