Tag: God
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
Earth Day 2024: Islamic Perspective on Environmental Stewardship
Natalia Jan, Hounslow South In recent years, the need to safeguard the planet has surged as one of the most talked about issues amongst politicians, academics, activists, the media and the public. People across the world are demanding that we take action against the existential threats of climate change and global warming. Earth Day serves as a poignant reminder of our responsibility to preserve … Read More Earth Day 2024: Islamic Perspective on Environmental Stewardship
Ramadan: A Highlight in our Spiritual Journey
Dr Qurratul-Ain Rehman, London We have just gone through a month of fasting in Ramadan which is, as we all know, much more than just refraining from eating and drinking. Ramadan is the month of generosity, alms and charity. The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be on him) used to give charity “like the fast wind” in the month of Ramadan, as his wife, Hazrat Aisha … Read More Ramadan: A Highlight in our Spiritual Journey
Ramadan: Nourishment for the Soul
Bareera Ghaffar, Birmingham This year Ramadan comes at a time when hearts are heavy, when the soul needs nourishment, and when the world at every corner is crying for help. The holiest month in the Islamic calendar is not solely about abstaining from food and water from dawn to sunset, but rather about deep reflection of oneself and the world we live in. It … Read More Ramadan: Nourishment for the Soul
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Embracing Spiritual Resolutions in the New Year
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 may make New Year’s resolutions. The most popular resolutions … Read More Embracing Spiritual Resolutions in the New Year
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Dear Sister…You’ve got mail!
To celebrate Lajna Ima’illah’s Centenary, Lajna UK has created 19 different postcards to help Lajna members to immerse themselves in their history. These postcards are semi-fictional. Whilst they are based upon real events, locations and time periods, the letters themselves were written by current Lajna members. We handed out these postcards during Jalsa Salana UK 2023, but we hope you enjoy this online version … Read More Dear Sister…You’ve got mail!
Noah’s Son
Yusra Dahri, Tilford I imagine Noah’s son On his treacherous mountain walk Climbing, craving, clinging to rock Until his hands are ripped up and raw. The old part of me, desperate to be strong Can almost hear his thoughts Shaking his head at his father Not trusting him at all: (Why get on a wooden boat When wood is crushed by rock? The mountain … Read More Noah’s Son
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Purpose: How the Holy Qur’an Quelled a Personal Crisis
Yusra Dahri, Tilford My teenage years revolved mostly around one, self-absorbed question: what is my purpose? Now, as a Muslim I knew that my purpose was to worship Allah, but unfortunately I was too absorbed into Western individualism to properly accept this answer. Surely that couldn’t be all? I wanted to have an additional cool, special, custom-made purpose. Something that I, and only I, … Read More Purpose: How the Holy Qur’an Quelled a Personal Crisis
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Lajna: A Recognition of Women’s Potential
Iffat Mirza, Cambridge The future tense is such a beautiful thing that we have in many languages. There is no greater affirmation that being told you can and will do something. The promise of being able to use your abilities to achieve, create, learn, teach etc is a precious thing to recognise in ourselves, others, and our communities. But it is also something that … Read More Lajna: A Recognition of Women’s Potential
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The Journey Onwards and Upwards
Arfa Yassir, Swindon There is a constant chant for rights of women and their empowerment on various platforms. For some the chant is just for the sake of it, and some genuinely believe empowerment can improve health, reduce poverty and inequality. Islam claims to empower women in the true sense, but the popular perception is otherwise. Many think Islam limits progress and opportunities for … Read More The Journey Onwards and Upwards
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Ahmadiyyat: the Revival of Islam
Ayesha Naseem, Blackburn In the pre-Islamic society, women lived in atrocious conditions. It was the advent of Islam, the Holy Qur’an, and the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) that ensured the fundamental rights of women and provided them with the honour and respect that they deserved in society. However, as the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be … Read More Ahmadiyyat: the Revival of Islam
Khilafat: Our Connection To God
Siddiqa Faisal, Hayes In the world of connectivity and information, we always want to be connected and be ‘online’, but the connection which should be the most important is unfortunately forgotten by many. That connection is with God, the Creator, and this forgetfulness is disrupting peace at all levels. Now, the question is how we can achieve this vital connectivity? Fortunately, God has … Read More Khilafat: Our Connection To God
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