Islam
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As we prepare for Jalsa Salana, Ayesha Naseem and Zona Tariq delve into Islamic history to talk about inspirational accounts of some admirable women from the time of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). From his blessed wives to other female companions, they discuss how their exemplary obedience to Allah,…
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Fatiha Nadeem, Bradford Imagine a world where everyone spoke the same language, wore the same kind of clothes and had similar personalities. At first glance, this may seem ideal, however it would be a world without diversity – a world without the beauty that our differences bring. It is this very beauty that F.R. Tennant,…
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Bareera Ghaffar, Nottingham Nobody sees the inner mechanisms of our minds, only the action. Thus, no one has a full picture of why we do what we do and the motivations behind them – apart from Allah the Almighty. Intention (Niyyah) is a fascinating thing to decipher and Islam places great precedence on this fact;…
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Anila Ahmad, Cardiff A few days ago, I was scrolling online, when a video showed up about a Muslim man debating with a Christian man. It was a debate about whether or not Jesus (peace be on him) was a Muslim or not. As I looked through the comments, people were twisting things around, and eventually, I saw a comment…
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Arfa Yassir, Swindon If we look around, and perhaps introspect, modern lives are built around comfort and convenience. The retail industry thrives on it, from beauty products to household essentials to devices; the consumer wants everything in their life hassle-free, and they are ready to pay for it. Why touch a button? Just say it, and…
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Ayesha Naseem Mirza, Walsall The act of obedience, of any kind and towards anything or anyone, is often seen as submissive. This is why some laws and regulations are also sometimes seen as excessively controlling by the state and are often considered to be against the idea of liberty and freedom of the people. However,…
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Iffat Mirza Rashid, Alton A hard pill to swallow is that, at the end of the day, we really don’t know others as well as we might like to think we do; even those that we love dearly, we may have grown up with them as best friends or as siblings, even under one roof.…
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Rizwana Ali, Halesowen The United Nations International Day of Education, observed annually on 24th January, highlights education as a fundamental human right and a vital driver of peace, development, and social progress. Established by the UN General Assembly in 2018, the day draws attention to the millions of children worldwide, particularly girls, who are still…
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Dr Qurratul-Ain Anni Rehman President Lajna Ima’illah UK 2025 began with wars raging across the globe and we are ending the year with the same. There is no solution to these wars unless the world adopts the Islamic teaching of justice, even for those who bear enmity against us. If the world adopts this principle,…
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Saira Bhatti and Iffat Mirza Rashid reflect over the Divine attribute of Al-Khaliq, the Creator – the One Who creates with perfect knowledge, intention, and design. Through reflections on nature, the human body, and the unseen intricacies of life, they discuss how nothing in existence is random, every detail is a sign of divine artistry.…
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