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By Wajeeha Rana, Slough The question of my identity as a Muslim woman has been raised repeatedly, at university and in the work place. This is perhaps because quite evidently, I am identifiable as a Muslim from the way in which I dress, and my choice to wear the hijab is a very prominent symbol
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Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot, UK “In olden days, a glimpse of stocking Was looked on as something shocking. But now, God knows, Anything goes.” Actually I believe Cole Porter couldn’t have conceived just how apt his lyric would be today when anything really goes. The subject of how dressed people are these days comes up with
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by Aalia Qureshi, London, UK Thoughts of a Teenager Once again, the dazzling, long-awaited season of summer among its incessant delights has at long last reached us. Another year has passed us by in the blink of an eye. And this can mean only one thing for the Ahmadiyya Community; the blessed Jalsa Salana – Annual
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Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot, UK What is happening to the world these days? Terror attacks murdered people all through Ramadhan and in the last few days there has been so much going on that there is no time to digest things. The political turmoil in Britain would be enough on its own but the change of
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By Navida Sayed Year after year the celebration of Eid ul-Fitr marks the first day of the rest of the year ahead to put into practice the goodwill, piety and self-discipline acquired during Ramadhan. Eid is a joyous day celebrated by young and old dressed in new clothes. People from all diversities flock together wealthy
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Maleeha Mansur, Hayes, UK If I may ask, how do you define integration? You see, the Swiss seem to think it is dependent on participation in swimming sessions and shaking hands. How absurd, you wonder. Absurd and appalled would be a summary of my reaction upon hearing of two young Muslim teenage girls having their
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Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot, UK As Ramadhan progresses those fasting will have got into a routine to pass the day from before dawn to night. Proper nutrition is essential to ensure there are no negative effects brought on by fasting, especially in these long days with eighteen hour fasts. The fast is opened at sunset and
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Riyya Ahmad, age 12, Aldershot, UK It’s finally here, the month of fasting for Muslims worldwide. Ramadan is the month where we remember the people who are less fortunate than us. Most of all it’s the time to remember Allah. As a young Muslim school girl I do not have to keep a full fast.
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Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot, UK The phrase “Ramadhan Mubarak” and good wishes for a blessed Ramadhan are quite commonplace now and heard from Muslims and non-Muslims. Gone are the days when those in the West may not have realised that Ramadhan was taking place and these days politicians, sports teams and celebrities will all send messages
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Laiqa Bhatti, Slough, UK For Muslims worldwide, it’s that time of year again. Ramadhan. Eagerly anticipated, Muslims all over the world spend a whole month fasting followed by Eid, a day where many families get together and enjoy spending time with each other. While Ramadhan may be associated with the abstinence of food and drink
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