Islam
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Ayesha Mahmood Malik, Surrey, UK Mothers – whether perceived from a secular or a theocratic angle – or measured through a religious or irreligious lens – regardless of cast, colour and creed – the notion of motherhood embodies an innate sense of selfless love and giving that knows no bounds. A mother loves not…
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Basira Ajmal, Bournemouth We are living in the 21st century with a plethora of rights. Every day on social media, TV, or on the street we witness individuals, groups or organizations labelled as activists proclaiming and working for a different set of rights; women rights, children rights, employee rights, free speech rights, refugee rights and…
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Aneela Mahmood, London Freedom is the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants. Then why today do I receive sympathetic stares or judgmental glares when…
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M Rehman, London As Muslims we believe and try to practice in our daily lives what the Holy Qur’an teaches in chapter 2, verse 12: ‘Create not disorder on the…
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Iffat Mirza, London Living in the Western world where many are quick to judge me on my veil and my different lifestyle as well as many preconceived stereotypes being projected on myself by the public is challenging. However, all this fades to nothing. Being a Muslim woman is an honour; It comes with a sense…
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Nabila Khalid, Manchester A person’s identity͛ or more accurately one’s self-concept͛ is defined as their belief about themselves. So who am I? What is my identity? I think of myself to be a career-orientated British Ahmadi Muslim woman. I grew up with a clear vision of studying hard, gaining a degree and establishing a successful career in…
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By Wajeeha Rana, Slough The question of my identity as a Muslim woman has been raised repeatedly, at university and in the work place. This is perhaps because quite evidently, I am identifiable as a Muslim from the way in which I dress, and my choice to wear the hijab is a very prominent symbol…
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Zujaja Khan, London On 20 February 2018, the international community will commemorate the UN World Day of Social Justice, this year’s theme being the migrant worker. It is estimated that there are 258 million international migrants, with 150 million of those being migrant workers. The United Nations defines a migrant worker as a ‘person who…
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Rabia Salim, Manchester In Islam the topic of asking for daily forgiveness is a vast one. Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Promised Messiah, (peace be upon him) stated the purpose of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community as a revival of Islam, and said: “Rather, a community is worthy of being called a true community when it puts…
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