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Fatiha Nadeem, Bradford As a sociology student I know from analysing past and present structures of families, it could be argued that in modern life, family connections often become fractured. Nowadays, the demands of work, education and social commitments leave very little time for meaningful interactions, leading to emotional distance between loved ones (BMC Public
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Tooba Khokhar, Cambridge There was once a time when man worshipped the sun, moon and stars. To these bright orbs, prayers were made and offerings laid out in forests and boughs. Then, God slowly revealed to man of Himself. In a brilliant exposition, the Quran addresses pagan practices in their many forms. We read of an
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Dr Qurratul-Ain Rehman, London It is in our nature to look forward to the future and to wish and hope for something better for ourselves, our families and the world at the start of the New Year. There is also an element of self-reflection on our failings and achievements over the past year and we
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Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot After Jalsa Salana and before winter sets in, the Ahmadiyya Muslim community auxiliaries hold their annual “Ijtema”, where members assemble to learn about their faith and its teachings. To me going to Ijtema holds the same importance as going to Jalsa Salana, something that, while not obligatory the way Eid Prayer is,
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By Dr Aalia Khan, London God’s existence can be seen anywhere and everywhere, for those who are enabled to look. How can we see God’s existence in our day to day lives? Why is it important that we recognise, appreciate and praise His Being? We know about God, Who we call Allah as Muslims, through
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Maha Khan, London With the world becoming devastatingly divided and fuelled by xenophobia, one becomes fearful of raising a family in such environments and wishes to instil peace in the world, little by little. We wonder how and where to begin, searching for answers as to why the world is this way. Like many things
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by Ayesha Mahmood Malik, Surrey Your soul is oftentimes a battlefield, upon which your reason and your judgment wage war against your passion and your appetite. Would that I could be the peacemaker in your soul, that I might turn the discord and the rivalry of your elements into oneness and melody. But how shall
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