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Rameen Masood, Leicester Empowerment. It’s a word thrown around in the news and all around us far too often. It rolls effortlessly from the tongues of politicians and world leaders, each promising sweeping reform and brighter futures, yet all too frequently leaving behind little more than meticulously crafted speeches. In an age that prides itself…
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From Pledge to Practice: The Ten Conditions of Bai’at at Jalsa Saira Bhatti and Bareera Ghaffar explore the Ten Conditions of Bai’at as taken in the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and, more specifically, how these principles are exemplified, or should be exemplified, during Jalsa Salana. Worshipping God sincerely, being truthful, controlling our anger, being humble, serving…
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Maria Sadaf, Islamabad This year, as Ahmadis across Britain prepare for Jalsa Salana UK 2026, taking place from 24 to 26 July at Hadeeqatul Mahdi in Alton, Hampshire, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on how far this once small spiritual gathering has travelled to get here. It began, as it always does in…
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As we prepare for Jalsa Salana, Ayesha Naseem and Zona Tariq delve into Islamic history to talk about inspirational accounts of some admirable women from the time of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). From his blessed wives to other female companions, they discuss how their exemplary obedience to Allah,…
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Iffat Mirza Rashid, Alton Even someone who is as apathetic towards football as I am cannot ignore the hype and excitement of the football World Cup that comes around every few years. It infiltrates every aspect of English life, from shop window décor, to the adverts we see, to the family and friend meetups which…
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This year Eid al Adha uniquely falls on the same day as Khilafat Day, commemorated every year by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. For Ahmadi Muslims, the connection of this Eid with the institution of Khilafat and the lessons of sacrifice and dedication we glean from the two, cannot be overstated. Ayesha Naseem and Rabah Nasir…
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Tooba Khokhar, Cambridge All language is translation. We translate our thoughts into words, just as we interpret the expressions of others. In a sense, no two individuals truly speak the ‘same’ language. In Persian, the term hamzabān refers to a person who speaks the same language as you. However, it carries a deeper meaning too.…
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Rameen Masood, Leicester Some time ago, I saw a patient staring silently at an MRI scan of his brain. The consultant pointed carefully at the pale contours on the screen, explaining where the stroke had occurred and what deficits it might leave behind. Yet what struck me most was not the scan itself, but the…
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Dr Amtul Kafi Yadullah Bhunnoo, London There is a peculiar irony in how the world treats Muslim women. They are everywhere in the news yet never truly heard. Their images fuel debates on integration and Western values. Opinion pieces are written about them, rarely by them. The contradiction? The same society that claims to want to save them shuts every door in their face. The statistics are stark. Muslim women…
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Bareera Ghaffar, Nottingham Islam is a holistic religion. Each part of man’s journey is outlined and road mapped through the Holy Qur’an which relates the lives of the Prophets of God (peace be on them). At the centre of it, is man’s yearning for God and the peace that is felt within. This need for…
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