Faith
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On International Literacy Day, Tooba Khokhar and Yusra Dahri discuss the importance of literacy in Islam. From Qur’anic preservation to women’s scholarship, how did the religion of Islam promote literacy? How has the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community continued this tradition? How does reading shape character, and why does the Holy Qur’an emphasise moral beauty above aesthetic…
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Hala Hadi, Deer Park ‘Times are bad. Children no longer obey their parents, and everyone is writing a book.’ — sometime between 43 BC and 1908 It seems that since the dawn of civilization, mankind has been united by one enduring conviction: that the the youth of the day are not up to par. Today,…
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Jalsa Salana UK has come to a close, with guests departed and workers winding up. Let’s look back on the days of Jalsa and focus on a few messages sent by Lajna. Sofia begins by describing the smaller moments of Jalsa. Much of Jalsa is remembered through what can be seen or heard most clearly.…
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From Pledge to Practice: The Ten Conditions of Bai’at at Jalsa Saira Bhatti and Bareera Ghaffar explore the Ten Conditions of Bai’at as taken in the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and, more specifically, how these principles are exemplified, or should be exemplified, during Jalsa Salana. Worshipping God sincerely, being truthful, controlling our anger, being humble, serving…
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This year Eid al Adha uniquely falls on the same day as Khilafat Day, commemorated every year by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. For Ahmadi Muslims, the connection of this Eid with the institution of Khilafat and the lessons of sacrifice and dedication we glean from the two, cannot be overstated. Ayesha Naseem and Rabah Nasir…
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Tooba Khokhar, Cambridge “Remember Me, I will remember you…” [2:153] Remembrance means to recollect, bring to mind, and reminisce over a thing. So how does one “remember” the Lord of all Creation? In the Holy Qur’an, Prophet Abraham (on whom be peace) poses to God a deeply profound question: “And remember when Abraham said, ‘My…
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Yusra Dahri, Tilford You’ve awoken early. The sun has risen in clear skies. The air is deep and the light is pure. The very breeze breathes through you. This moment is full of clarity and beauty. All the gifts you’ve been given – you feel them in full force. In this moment, you are intensely…
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