Islam
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Maleeha Mansur, Hayes With the Muslim world in such division and disarray, some would say that much like how Pope Francis has embarked on a project of ‘modernising’ the Catholic Church, perhaps Islam too is in need of a reformation. Many Muslims would indeed be furious at such a proposal, after all, Islam claims to be the last and most…
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Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot The Metro newspaper had a story a couple of days ago about a terror response exercise on the river Thames; as events unfolded in Westminster yesterday afternoon it felt surreal as if reality and training were merging. Three members of the public died and dozens are being treated for extensive injuries after…
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Tooba Khokhar, Cambridge Once upon a time, a poet of the British Isles remarked “the flower of sweetest smell is shy and lowly”. He wrote in praise of a beauty that was hidden, a charm that was veiled and a loveliness that sought no advertisement. A flower whose fragrance was all the more sweeter and…
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Sarah Waseem, London By now most people know, The European Court of Justice has ruled that companies can now stipulate that employees may not wear the Islamic headscarf, but only as part of prohibitions including other religious and political symbols. They argue that “an internal rule of an undertaking which prohibits the visible wearing of any…
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Iffat Mirza, Raynes Park, UK When the International Women’s March took place on 21st January 2017 with an estimated 4.8 million participants, it made some wonder what the current status of women and feminism in the modern world is. In the case of Islam many are quick to dismiss it as a backward religion which…
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Nazma Raichuri, Hounslow East World Book Day (2nd March) is a celebration of books and reading, but most importantly it’s a celebration of unveiling the amazing world of information and wealth of knowledge that great books have to offer. Every true Muslim acquires knowledge as a fundamental principle of their faith, this is expressed through our…
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Nazma Raichuri, Hounslow East New Year’s Eve is always a display of global celebrations, with fireworks and other jubilations in many countries. Families and friends get together rounding up the year to celebrate the new hope and new dreams that the coming year will bring. It is also another excuse for some to indulge in…
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Tooba Khokhar, Cambridge Lovers share a sacred decree – to seek the Beloved Rumi, ‘One Whisper of the Beloved’ Each man has his own Paradise, woven from dreams and fantasies personal to him. Each mind paints a different picture of the abode of bliss. Within the Islamic tradition however, the true ‘lover’ accepts no Paradise…
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Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot, UK From time to time in the UK, the subject of integration rears its head and it is almost certain the reporting will be accompanied by photographs of fully veiled Muslim women. It has happened this way with the Casey Review, released on 5th December when headlines talked about how many Muslims…
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– Luton & Bedford Poppy Appeal Fundraising 2016 by Mrs Hamida Iqbal, Luton, UK God says in the Holy Qur’an, chapter 2, verse 198. “.. And whatever good you do, Allah knows it…” And in a tradition of the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him, Abu Musa Ash’ari relates that the Holy Prophet (peace be…
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