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Sarah Waseem, London ‘And when My servants ask thee about Me, say: ‘I am near. I answer the prayer of the supplicant when he prays to Me. So they should hearken to Me and believe in Me, that they may follow the right way.’ (2:187) The blessed month of Ramadan is here once again.…
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By Navida Sayed Khilafat is a very important concept in Islam which safeguards permanence of religion. Khilafat, which is also referred to as Caliphate in the western world, began in Islam with the four consecutive Rightly-Guided Khalifas who led Muslims after the Holy Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be on him) death. However Prophet Muhammad (peace be…
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Maleeha Mansur, Hayes, UK Turning fear into peace Every evening in the suburbs of Surrey, two to three dozen families emerge from a humble office – some with tears of joy flowing down their faces, others mesmerised and still absorbing the moments they have just had the fortune to witness. Whilst this incredibly special and…
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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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Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot It was with shock I turned my phone on early this morning and saw Manchester being talked about by everyone. There is always shock when a bombing or attack happens but one involving young people always hurts more. It was with tears my teenage daughter spoke to me after waking and finding…
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Sarah Waseem, London British humour is hard to define but it is what makes us quintessentially British- that mix of irony, sarcasm, understatement and self-deprecation, each asserting itself in subtle flavours like strawberries and cream, at once sweet and yet tart. I believe this stems from being a small island nation with a rich legacy…
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Sarah Ward Khan, London The upcoming general election is likely to involve a wide range of issues: economy, immigration, education and much more. Each individual will prioritise their own issues based on their personal circumstances. I very much doubt that women’s wear is a pressing concern for many. However, recent comments by UKIP leader Paul…
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Saira Ahmed, Hounslow The first Lajna UK Press and Media Workshop has been and gone but the profound emotional effect and words of wisdom still resonate in my mind. I learned in the workshop that my beloved Hazoor, Khalifatul Masih V (may Allah be his Helper), wants me to be an Umme Ammaarah of the…
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Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot “Tea is one of the main stays of civilisation in this country” – George Orwell After the recent Westminster attack, doomsayers told the world that London and her inhabitants were cowed; Londoners, of course, were derisive of this as was shown by the many displays of solidarity. One of my favourites was…
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Tahira Chaudhry, Croydon As I walked home today I encountered a ‘gentleman’ who when crossing paths with me decided rather sadly to look at me with disapproval and then spit in my pathway. In my mind, he was no doubt consumed by some form and mingling of both hatred and a lack of knowledge. I…
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