Category: War

Khilafat – Our Peace and Guidance

Ayesha Naseem, Blackburn In a time of great unease in the world, fear and a degree of pessimism could easily take over one’s mind, making them worry for the future. At that point, it is very human to want to look for support, security, and comfort. For believers in God, that peace and that solace is to be sought from God Almighty. Fervent prayers … Read More Khilafat – Our Peace and Guidance

What It Meant To Be Insignificant

Iffat Mirza, Cambridge This last Ramadan I had invited some old school friends to break our fast together and have dinner. As we discussed our plans for the rest of the year, events that we had looked forward to for months, tickets bought a year ago, or celebrations coming up, one issue kept coming up: ‘I don’t feel right about it…how can I be … Read More What It Meant To Be Insignificant

Podcast – Optimism and Faith

Iffat Mirza and Bareera Ghaffar talk about how even when faced with horrendous circumstances Islam encourages believers to remain optimistic, rooted in the Quranic principles of hope, faith, and trust in Allah. An optimism intricately tied to the proactive engagement of individuals in fostering personal betterment and ethical conduct.

Never Again?

Sarah Ward  The shot that was heard around the world.  I can envision it even now.  I learned about it in school annually.  One of those pivotal aspects of growing up ‘British’. A young man enjoying his life when he was cruelly assassinated – his life snatched brutally away- we were told.  This act propelled a multitude of nations into a long and bloody … Read More Never Again?

Podcast – Pathways to Peace: Who Is Leading The Way?

Under the banner of Voices For Peace, Podcast 15 features Iffat Mirza and Danila Jonnud discussing the importance of advocating for peace in our unsettled world.

Podcast – Living Through Historical Times

Our podcast 14 is the first podcast we have made against the backdrop of #voicesforpeace, a global campaign launched three months ago by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to bring an end to the war in Gaza and establish peace. Ayesha Naseem and Dur-e-Shewar Anwar discuss living through the historical times of the conflict while being part of writing and documenting the history of these … Read More Podcast – Living Through Historical Times

They Were The Enemy

Danila Jonnud, Hampshire

Gaza – Let Not History Repeat Itself

Maleeha Mansur, Hayes Learning about World War II at school, I remember being perplexed at how it was possible for such large-scale killing to take place. How could the world witness such atrocities and not stop them? Surely, there was more good in the world? Today, I look at the atrocities being inflicted in Gaza and sadly, I understand how the combination of greed, … Read More Gaza – Let Not History Repeat Itself

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Yusra Dahri, Tilford

What I Feared Most

Danila Jonnud, Hampshire When I was young and innocent – well, younger – I remember crying many nights. I was 12 years old, and for the first time, I had learnt in very graphic detail that humans could be really and truly awful. It’s not that I didn’t know already that bad people existed in the world, and that good people could sometimes do … Read More What I Feared Most

The Blood of Children

Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot ‘Thou shalt not kill’; whatever background or religion we belong to or whichever country we come from, the taking of a life is a most terrible crime. That crime is even worse when children, innocent and helpless, are the victims, because of course, what kind of person would take the life of a child? I’ve dwelled on this thought a lot … Read More The Blood of Children

Humanity’s Suicide

This poem is dedicated to our world leaders. If they have a duty to lead, then it is also their duty to be #voicesforpeace