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Basma Qazi Chaudhry, Kent It is Ramadan, a holy month which takes us on a journey of spiritual enhancement and is filled with the remembrance of Allah. It is time to speak little, to eat little and to sleep little, as per a famous Persian proverb. It is also time to reflect on the many
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For Muslim men and women the Islamic month of Ramadan is a time for spiritual rejuvenation, rekindling the spiritual spark in our hearts, to refresh our love for our Sustainer – Allah the Exalted. It is time for spiritual purification. While fasting our bodies take less food, but our souls aim to be nourished profusely
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Zujaja Khan, London In 1981, Palestinian-American scholar Edward Saïd published his book Covering Islam, in which he analysed media representations of Islam during the late twentieth century. In particular, he looked at the Iranian hostage crisis that took place from 1979 to 1981. Saïd wrote that, It is only a slight overstatement to say that
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Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot Mary, mother of Jesus, can often be seen portrayed in paintings as a serene figure with her head always covered and has always been a revered figure for Christians, to such an extent that in some denominations her figure can be found in churches and even prayers are said to her. Children
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Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot At my school in West London there was a uniform policy of skirts, blouses and blazers. Trousers were not allowed at all until after I left when the great number of girls from the Indian sub-continent led to a change so trousers and in fact a traditional shalwar kameez in standard navy
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Mishal Aziz, Raynes Park, London Today, 16th November, marks International Tolerance Day. Tolerance means the ability to endure subjection to something without a negative reaction. In today’s world where communities are so diverse and multi-cultural, we need tolerance more than ever in order to maintain peace in society. Many non-Muslims object that the Holy Prophet
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Iffat Mirza, Raynes Park, London In the modern world, the word Islam unfortunately, and most wrongly, carries the connotation of intolerance and violence. The truth could not be further from this unjust and ill-informed accusation. The word Islam is quite literally the Arabic word for peace and also for submission. From just this it is
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Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot, UK In a recent example of interfaith dialogue, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, worldwide leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community met with Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury on 10th October 2017 where he spoke about the need for tolerance in society and for mutual respect to be displayed by all people and
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Salima Alouache Bhunnoo, London I send you my Salam, just so you can face your fears. On the carpet of our mosques, come with us, discuss and exchange, witness a little humanity. Come and see the love and faith, We are called brothers and sisters our voices blend in prayer, In moments of grace and
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