Category: Health and wellbeing
Continuing Education in a Global Pandemic
Kholood Tahir, Morden In the past few months, we have lived through unprecedented times which will indeed make it to the history books . Covid-19 has rattled the world in such a way that people from all walks of life – the elderly, the young, the rich, the poor – are left fearing for their lives. Although viral infections are quite common, what has … Read More Continuing Education in a Global Pandemic
Coronavirus Outbreak: A Divine Sign?
Aroosa Akram, Slough There is no doubt that there is a serious pandemic still running rampant in the U.K. and the world, however this is not the first pandemic and unfortunately it’s unlikely it will be the last. There are ways to prevent a recurrence through measures like better personal hygiene and containing the first few cases to prevent it from spreading but humans … Read More Coronavirus Outbreak: A Divine Sign?
Staying Positive Through Tough Times
Arfa Yassir, Swindon We are going through an extraordinary, unprecedented global crisis; it is the entire world vs COVID-19. These are exceptionally stressful times and without any social activity the situation seems to increase in severity. Adults and children are finding it difficult to go against their nature and disconnect with the outside world. While we face disconnections, it is time we look at … Read More Staying Positive Through Tough Times
The Need for Unity in Times of Crisis
Iffat Mirza, Raynes Park, London Shakespeare’s Henry V famously proclaims: ‘But we in it shall be rememberèd— We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he today that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother; be he ne’er so vile,’[1] The need for unity in a time of crisis has never been questioned. Though in Shakespeare’s rendition of Henry V … Read More The Need for Unity in Times of Crisis
Keeping Physically Healthy
Maleeha Mansur, Hayes There is no doubt about the importance of physical health, not least to reduce the risk of developing various diseases. Keeping physically healthy is a means of enhancing one’s emotional well being, confidence, longevity and of course, fighting off illness. But, is there a role for religion in guiding us about physical health? As described by Chaudhry Muhammad Zafrulla Khan sahib, … Read More Keeping Physically Healthy
A Peaceful Mind
Dr Sarah Waseem, London As we enter a new year, many of us set targets to improve our health. Usually this takes the form of signing up to gyms, weight loss programmes or giving up unhealthy eating habits; few of us however consider how we could improve our mental health. Perhaps that’s understandable, given how much we hear about the consequences of poor physical … Read More A Peaceful Mind
Eat to Live or Live to Eat?
By Rabia Salim, Manchester I am a mother of three fairly young children, and after I had the kids, I realised how great fasting was for setting a routine, getting healthy and simplifying my life. Also there are many Islamic etiquettes of eating that I have passed on to my children. When my oldest would try to eat on the go, my aim was … Read More Eat to Live or Live to Eat?
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