Islam
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Munazzah Chou, UK The concept of caliphate is the idea of leadership of Muslim society according to the will of God. Many Muslims have embraced the argument that such an institution is the best way of ordering society but the form it should take has been interpreted in many ways. Western writers have referred to…
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For Islam Awareness Week a post featuring the perspective of a mother Sibgha Salim, Raynes Park Each year as Mother’s day approaches, shops begin selling cards, flowers, chocolates and a huge variety of presents. Prices are hiked and businesses make money as usual, ‘Do all these things make a Mum happy?’ I began to wonder.…
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For Islam Awareness Week a post featuring the perspective of a young person Aalia Qureshi, London For many of us, being assertive, confident and easy-going comes naturally, almost like an instinct. But today, I am writing for those of us who feel we do not have a voice. Those of us who have to put…
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Maleeha Mansur, Hayes With the Muslim world in such division and disarray, some would say that much like how Pope Francis has embarked on a project of ‘modernising’ the Catholic Church, perhaps Islam too is in need of a reformation. Many Muslims would indeed be furious at such a proposal, after all, Islam claims to be the last and most…
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Nazma Raichuri, Hounslow East World Book Day (2nd March) is a celebration of books and reading, but most importantly it’s a celebration of unveiling the amazing world of information and wealth of knowledge that great books have to offer. Every true Muslim acquires knowledge as a fundamental principle of their faith, this is expressed through our…
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Tooba Khokhar, Cambridge Lovers share a sacred decree – to seek the Beloved Rumi, ‘One Whisper of the Beloved’ Each man has his own Paradise, woven from dreams and fantasies personal to him. Each mind paints a different picture of the abode of bliss. Within the Islamic tradition however, the true ‘lover’ accepts no Paradise…
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By Navida Sayed Year after year the celebration of Eid ul-Fitr marks the first day of the rest of the year ahead to put into practice the goodwill, piety and self-discipline acquired during Ramadhan. Eid is a joyous day celebrated by young and old dressed in new clothes. People from all diversities flock together wealthy…
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Allah is the Greatest; Allah is the Greatest. There is none worthy of worship except Allah; Allah is the Greatest and all Praise belongs to Him Navida Sayed, London Allahu Akbar, meaning ‘Allah is the Greatest’ is a beautiful phrase encapsulating everything good and great. Allah is the Greatest, Most Compassionate and Ever Merciful. Unfortunately,…
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By Saira Ahmed, Hounslow Ever wondered what it would be like to amalgamate all the museums of the world, all knowledge-past, present and future – and all guidance into one expanse? As you walk from one chamber to the next in awe and inspiration, through beautifully adorned hallways which aid understanding and develop new thoughts,…
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Tooba Khokhar, Cambridge I’m a Muslim. ‘Muslim’ literally means ‘one who submits’ so yes my every day is filled with a hundred different acts of submission. Islam is based on the foundation of submission and as one scholar commented it truly is remarkable how an entire religion with its own social patterns and legal framework…
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