Faith
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Fatiha Nadeem, Bradford September arrives quietly. The air shifts, the days shorten, and the rhythm of life begins to change. For many, it’s the start of a new academic year – whether it be school, college or university. For others, it’s a return to rigid routines after the looseness of summer. But, in reality, September…
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International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief Bareera Ghaffar, Nottingham The right to religion. The right to practice as one chooses, is a human right. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights in articles 18,19 and 20 depicts how people across the world have a freedom of religion, expression…
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Fatiha Nadeem, Bradford This year, Jalsa was bound to be different as it was my first Jalsa unaccompanied by my mother or grandmother. In fact, for many, an experience is not the same if the people around are different – as was the case for me. However, I knew it would be different and there…
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Ayela Noor (aged 15), Fleet As soon as I enter, I am immediately greeted with smiles. Jalsa has a very positive, friendly environment that makes me feel welcome. I start the day walking around the site, and I see people of all different backgrounds, united by one thing. Islam. It’s beautiful and so inspirational to…
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Sixth Form students Fatiha Nadeem and Saba Anwar reflect on how our perception of Jalsa Salana evolves over time, they explore the spiritual atmosphere and global sisterhood at Jalsa and discuss how we can learn and improve spiritually. They share personal turning points, and finally, consider how we can prepare our hearts to truly benefit…
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Ayesha Naseem Mirza, Walsall As summer approaches, the countdown for Jalsa Salana [Annual Convention] of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK begins to surround everyone, from regular attendees, volunteers, to those watching from home, with the feeling of immense excitement and enthusiasm. It is one of the most important events in the Community calendar and with…
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Today we celebrate Eid ul Adha, also known as the Eid of sacrifices. The concept of sacrifice in Islam related to Eid ul Adha stems from the forefather of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him), namely Prophet Abraham (peace be on him). To give some perspective to the incident of…
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Ayesha Naseem Mirza, Walsall *Huzoor is the term Ahmadi Muslims use to refer to His Holiness, the fifth Caliph/Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community* Letter writing is one of the oldest forms of communication, one that is a very human experience. Every time I can think of finding a pen and paper to write a…
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Tooba Khokhar, Cambridge “Look, therefore, at the marks of Allah’s mercy: how He quickens the earth after its death.”—The Holy Qur’an, chapter 30, verse 51 Spring has once more come to fill with beauty and freshness the landscape of the British isles. The “darling buds of May” bloom as they do every turning of the…
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Iffat Mirza Rashid, Bentley I’m sure we’ve all seen them – those videos that every now and then might pop on our social media, or might be sent to us by friends and families – the ones of one animal taking care of a baby animal of a different species. A cute glimpse into a cat taking…
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