Islam
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Iffat Mirza, Raynes Park Inner peace is not a destination. It is not as if we can find it one day and remain in the its bliss forevermore. No – reality likes to throw curveballs at us and keep us on our toes. It is important that we view inner peace as a state of…
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Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot I grew up as a Muslim in Britain, was educated here and, in fact, teachers told girls at my school they should strive to be whatever they wanted in their lives, regardless of whether the profession was traditionally thought of as a ‘boy’s’ job. In history, however, it was a different story…
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Sarah Ward Khan, London As I get older, as yes I must face the inevitable, Ijtema* has taken on new shades of meaning for me. In my younger days as a Nasirat* it was all about meeting friends and not forgetting the words I had memorised…
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Iffat Mirza, London The development of the notion of freedom of speech in the West has run parallel to the construction of democracy in its states. Looking at British history, we see that the 18th and 19th centuries were ridden with laws that suppressed any organisation, literature, or activity that was seen as a threat…
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Arfa Niswan Yassir, Swindon It is stated in the Holy Qur’an: صِبْغَةَ اللَّهِ ۖ وَمَنْ أَحْسَنُ مِنَ اللَّهِ صِبْغَةً ۖ وَنَحْنُ لَهُ عَابِدُونَ Translation: “Say, ‘We will adopt the religion of Allah; and who is better than Allah in teaching religion, and Him alone do we worship.’ (2:139) Quranic commentary tells us that this verse is about…
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Reem Shraiky, London And to Allah alone belong all perfect attributes. So, call on Him by these. And leave alone those who deviate from the right way with respect to His attributes. They shall be repaid for what they do. -Al-Araf, verse 181 One of the Divine Attributes of Allah is Al-Wali: The Arabic word…
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Navida Sayed, London There was widespread disquiet following Dutch politician Geert Wilder coming back on the scene yesterday announcing to hold a cartoon competition of our beloved Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). The impact of Mr Wilders’ announcement has somewhat spiralled out of control among people from all walks of life…
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Iffat Mirza, London In every walk of life, freedom and responsibility go hand in hand. The two are inseparable. However, when it comes to freedom of speech people can be quick to forget this. Perhaps it is that they feel protected by the law or bolstered by their own convictions that they forget that actions…
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Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot Things must have been a little too quiet for Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders lately, after all US President Donald Trump has been more a public anti-Muslim irritant since he ran for President. Not one to be overshadowed where Islam and Muslims are concerned Wilders has once more decided to stir…
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Tooba Khokhar, Cambridge He who would know the secret of both worlds, Will find the secret of them both, is Love. —Fariduddin Attar The belief that love is the cornerstone of the universe is a thing embedded deep in the human essence. Love, we are told, is our polestar as essential to our spirits as air…
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