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* Saleha Bakhtiar, London My short story begins with my 14-year-old-self receiving a phone call from an organiser of a Waqfe Nau event. (Waqf-e-Nau scheme in the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is for the parents to dedicate…
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Munazzah Chou, Farnham The institution of Khilafat is a divine system of guidance granted by Allah to a community of believers for their spiritual development. This Divine bounty has been described as the ‘rope of Allah,’ like a guidewire that keeps the intrepid seeker of God on track. Khilafat promotes moral reformation, knowledge and above…
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Iffat Mirza, Raynes Park Even though I consider myself quite introverted, I often give the impression that I am a confident person. Public speaking doesn’t really terrify me, and I can feel quite excited to meet new people. I’ve been told that as a child I was quite shy – I personally have no real…
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Ayesha Naseem, Blackburn In 2005, I attended the Jalsa Salana, (Annual Convention) of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Qadian, India – the town where the Ahmadiyya Community was founded by the Promised Messiah, His Holiness Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (on whom be peace). It was the same year when the current worldwide head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim…
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Amber Amir, Hounslow The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is commemorated on the 2nd of December every year. This day was originally organised by the United Nations General Assembly in 1986 to raise awareness about slavery with the hope to put an end to all kinds of slavery, not just the slavery we…
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Arfa Yassir, Swindon Love, and its pursuit, drives the world. The love of life, family, wealth, luxury, happiness, power, influence, authority, fame and so on. Being able to love and sacrifice something for a greater good is the hallmark of humankind and reminds us that our creation is indeed meaningful. Love flows through the fabric…
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Nida Mansoor, London Thinking about love, naturally our inclinations take us to ideals of perfection. We try to personify our expectations of love, take inspiration from, and draw towards those who reflect those traits. For me, as a Muslim, love in its perfect form is only in The Creator; striving to become one with Him…
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By Navida Sayed, Hounslow Life may never seem the same again after the loss of a parent, spouse, child, grandparent, friend or a close relative. Losing a loved one is undeniably a devastating and grief-stricken time, especially for the family and close friends; the aftermath of losing loved ones result in individuals experiencing a roller…
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Reem Shraiky, Hampshire (Editor’s note: His Holiness Khalifatul Masih V has delivered two inspirational addresses to Ahmadi Muslim women in the last few months. We reflect over these through a series of blogs as we learn from the guidance contained within.) The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) told us more…
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Kholood Tahir Munir, London (Editor’s note: His Holiness Khalifatul Masih V has delivered two inspirational addresses to Ahmadi Muslim women in the last few months. We reflect over these through a series of blogs as we learn from the guidance contained within.) The physical presence of His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his…
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