Islam
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*Huzoor is the term Ahmadi Muslims use to refer to His Holiness, the fifth Caliph/Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Yusra Dahri, Tilford Last year, I wrote an article entitled ‘Our Khalifa in the Quiet: the Greatness of Humility’ about His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad – my grandfather. It was my first time writing an…
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Ayesha Naseem, Blackburn Humans are curious beings. We are always looking for things to do, issues to talk about, and whether we openly ask them or we don’t, we also always question. Searching, questioning, and having the desire for learning is an ability given to us by Allah the Almighty. And among everything He has…
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*Huzoor is the term Ahmadi Muslims use to refer to His Holiness, the fifth Caliph/Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community* Arfa Yassir, Swindon Human migration across the continents has been ever increasing owing to industrialisation, persecution, wars; further augmented by improved modern transportation [1] with obvious cultural and social implications for migrating families. Generations of…
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Iffat Mirza, Raynes Park Each individual has a handful of experiences which turn out to be imperative towards their understanding of the world. One such moment, for me, was at the age of 16 or 17 when I attended an event organised at the mosque by the Ahmadiyya Women’s Student’s Association where women of various…
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Arfa Yassir, Swindon Salvation may be described as the state of balance and harmony of our spiritual being. Since our spiritual beings transcend the boundaries of this life, such harmony is carried to the afterlife, as well. Islam teaches this state can be achieved, or the process can start at least, in this life. Spiritual…
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Iffat Mirza, Raynes Park As it is the second Ashra, or ten days, of Ramadan, it is time to consider the Forgiveness. The concept of forgiveness is one of the most fascinating ideas to ponder over. The act of forgiveness implies not only so much about the forgiver but also the forgiven. As such, I…
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Iffat Mirza, Raynes Park Over the last couple of years of my life I’ve come to two personal realisations. Firstly, that metaphors, I think, make life worth living. The second is that the existence of the sea is incredibly cathartic for me. Metaphors allow our inability to explain certain emotions, thoughts, or ideas to become…
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Ayesha Naseem, Blackburn A day dedicated to hillwalking, or to a walk in a park full of lush trees, flowers, alongside the noise of chirping birds in the background, or maybe a day out to the beach to hear and feel the waves of the sea. A scenery many would describe as calming. For some…
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Eisha Sohail, Farnham International Women’s Day, marked annually on the 8th of March, is a worldwide celebration of the social, economic, and cultural achievements of women and a call for gender equality. From politics to healthcare, women are advancing in their position within society and away from negative aspects of patriarchy, and this day is…
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Kaafiya Bhatti, London Khilafat is not a new concept, it has existed from the time Allah, the Creator of everything, first sent His Prophets to guide humankind to the right path. The truth of Khilafat is clearly mentioned in the Holy Quran. In Ayat-ul-Istikhlaf, a verse of Surah Al Nur, it is stated: “Allah has…
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