Faith
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Yusra Dahri, Islamabad This year, we thought that the Jalsa would be defined by the pandemic. Turns out – in true British fashion – it ended up being defined by the weather. Masks were not the talk of the makeshift village, but the humble wellington boot. Social distance doesn’t seem that big of a deal…
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Dur-e-Shewar Anwar, Manchester On the Sunday of the Jalsa Salana UK every year, people across the world gather to once again, pledge their allegiance to Islam, Ahmadiyyat, at the hand of His Holiness, the Caliph of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (may Allah be his Hepler). In homes, families huddle close to whichever screen is tuned…
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Maleeha Mansur, Hayes If one cares to deliberate on gender segregation, the knee jerk reaction is to associate the concept of segregation with oppression, specifically female oppression. However, should one look closer, one sees elements of segregation is many aspects of society in the West. Washrooms, changing rooms and sporting events, to name but a few areas of segregation. Indeed, taking the timely example of sports with the Olympics in full swing, segregation is…
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Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot Jalsa Salana is a special time which has left me with different memories; the people, the colour, the spiritual regeneration, there is so much that appears as snapshots of my Jalsa experience. Thursday – Mud I was working in hospitality, taking guests from the entrance to the accommodation area. Rain was falling, the…
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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.…
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Iffat Mirza, Raynes Park I wish I could in earnest say that I was surprised to read that the top EU court had upheld the decision that employers have the right to dismiss or fire employees should they choose to wear the hijab. However, unfortunately, I am not shocked. The attack on a Muslim woman’s…
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Cemal Inam, Thornton Heath Anyone who has tuned into the news over the last month or so knows that the Israel and Palestine conflict has been at the forefront of the headlines. The Israel and Palestine conflict is not new; rather it has been going on for 73 years and has involved citizens from both…
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Maaham Ahmad, South Wimbledon Anyone who has perused the pages of the Holy Qur’an can determine that it is unlike any other book, it is a vessel of guidance and righteousness for mankind. Within its pages are found the lessons for a society in need of such advice so that they may live with righteousness…
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Amber Amir, Hounslow Every year on the 5th of June, we celebrate World Environment Day. However, what is this day actually about? Well, the basic purpose of this day is to raise awareness about how we can protect the environment. It centres around the actions that we can take as individuals to sustain the world…
