Category: Children

What Do We Tell The Children?

Iffat Mirza, Cambridge Have you ever seen a young child trip and perhaps graze their knee? Perhaps they burst into tears and perhaps you told them to ‘be brave’. Perhaps that was enough for them to dry their eyes and go back to their games. It is deeply saddening to think – is this what we have to tell the children of Gaza now? … Read More What Do We Tell The Children?

Trust in Khilafat

Khansa Razzaq, Walsall When it comes to my love for Khilafat, I might not be very expressive about it, but I always try to show my love through implementing what my Khalifa, His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper) expects from me as an Ahmadi Muslim. I never claim to be perfect in my faith, but I consider myself lucky to … Read More Trust in Khilafat

For My Blossom

Attiya Shaukat, Leamington Spa Let the sunlight cover you. Say to your Lord, ‘My Allah, let me converse wholly with You’ Flower of mine, of gentle frame. Your name conjures a fragrance I retain.  I watched you from a sapling grow, Protected you from thunder and snow. No matter how strong the Earth’s winds blow. To Allah alone, you must bow down low. I … Read More For My Blossom

A Walk in the Park

Mahrukh Arif-Tayyeb, Newcastle The past few weeks have been so pleasant for anyone living in the UK. Being from the north of the country means we hardly get to enjoy a full sunny day at nearby beaches – even during summer. One day, I decided to take my little one to the park: it was sunny with bit of fresh air pleasantly caressing our … Read More A Walk in the Park

Screen Time Detox in the Month of Ramadan

Navida Sayed, London Mobile phones, iPads, tablets, and laptops significantly transformed people’s lives during the lockdown. Devices and gadgets became the central hub of social communication, education, the workplace and in the home.  While electronic devices were pivotal for social connections and interactions during the pandemic, media outlets recently reported serious concerns over the dangers associated with prolonged screen time and its mental health … Read More Screen Time Detox in the Month of Ramadan

Education: Equal Access for All

Maaham Ahmad, South Wimbledon The pursuit of education is a human right that is crucial to the future advancement of our society. While many of us may take our easy access to education for granted, there are millions of children in our world fighting for their right to simply attend school and acquire the knowledge they need in order to build the future of … Read More Education: Equal Access for All

The Biggest Investment

Sameen Rashid, London Trusts, pension funds, savings accounts, property, even gold…just some of the ways that people have come up with to invest and secure their future. Financial freedom when you are no longer able to work is a blessing indeed, maintaining your independence and your dignity. It is something that many of us aspire to – hence the need to work now and … Read More The Biggest Investment

Defining Mothers

Sarah Ward, London What makes a mother?  Mothers are celebrated and respected across the globe and yet they come in many different styles.  Every mother is unique and interacts with her child in her own way so what are the defining elements which link all of these diverse women together? Love? Every mother loves their child unconditionally.  According to societal norms, a mother falls … Read More Defining Mothers

Mothers On Lockdown

Sameen Rashid, London UK has now followed many other countries in closures of public spaces including schools for the foreseeable future, as the world tries to grapple with COVID-19, or Coronavirus. For some mothers this comes as a relief; now at least their children can be kept safe at home out of harms way. But soon the dread and fear sets in. What are … Read More Mothers On Lockdown