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Iffat Mirza, Cambridge The word ‘history’ in many languages is the same word as the word ‘story’, thus signalling the question ‘do we ever have a neutral history?’ Or are all histories just narratives that have been spun in order to entrap their prey? Quite often we attribute the horrendous terror attacks of 9/11 as…
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Dur-e-Shewar Anwar, Manchester ‘Islamist’ Separatism – whilst the terminology may be new, and the word ‘Islamist’ dubious at best, and wicked at worst, the contention is old. A political concept, borne of a fundamental lack of understanding of the true teachings of Islam; this term suggests that Islamic teachings and values are in direct opposition…
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Mahrukh Arif-Tayyeb, Newcastle Giving birth is a unique experience – it can also be quite a solitary one. Women spend nine months carrying the little bundle of joy they are expecting: nine long months imagining his face, the sound of his voice, and the touch of his tiny little hands and feet. Everything is exciting…
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Mahrukh Arif-Tayyeb, Newcastle Giving birth is a unique experience – it can also be quite a solitary one. Women spend nine months carrying the little bundle of joy they are expecting: nine long months imagining his face, the sound of his voice, and the touch of his tiny little hands and feet. Everything is exciting…
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Manaal Rehman, London By the grace of Allah, I have been amongst a blessed few to have all of my childhood, teenage age years and early adulthood, surrounded by all four of my grandparents. I had the opportunity to be spoilt by them, loved by them, to know them in their health, be imparted with…
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Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot This year has been a difficult one with Covid-19 causing so much fear and anxiety in people around the world; as the virus dominated the news with reports of infection rates and restrictions, it sometimes felt as if all other news had faded into the background. When we have a common enemy…
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Maha Khan, London Many wonder whether facts and beauty can collide. Whether the workings of science can be intertwined with that of art or vice versa. Throughout history some have concluded that the line between the two subject matters is very much blurred. When discussing such a vast subject matter, one reputable historical figure that…
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Roofia Mubashar, Wimbledon Park Conveying His message is the sacred obligation assigned by God to His Prophets. On the one hand, this divine tradition shows its importance as well as its significance, and on the other, it emphasises that it is the Prophets alone who are the real torchbearers of this sacred trust; every moment…
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Renowned for their fluency in speech and richness of language, the Arabs were the fortunate nation among whom the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was born. The Word of God which was revealed to him captivated the hearts of many who were learned as well as those who were…
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Zujaja Khan, London Honouring the beliefs of others is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Article 18 states: Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private,…
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