When was the last time you prayed? Not a question we usually ask each other, but one we should probably start asking ourselves, especially given its many benefits. Prayer is important in many religions and collective prayer is also encouraged, as seen with Friday prayers in Islam, Sunday church gatherings, as well as gatherings at […]
Most if not all of us know someone who has taken drugs at least once in their life or we may have even taken them ourselves. Unfortunately it’s a common problem and many youngsters in school are falling into it. Most commonly the first drug people try is marijuana also known as cannabis or “weed”.[1] […]
On 25th March I visited Istanbul for the first time and was overwhelmed with the beauty of this city. I was taking a group of 30 pupils on a school trip abroad, a trip that was planned six months ago. We had a guided tour that was enriched with historical commentary of the Ottoman Empire. […]
I was recently on a weekend camping trip in the Lake District with a group of friends, hiking, barbeques and staying up late into the night. On one of the nights we sat camped around a medium-sized camp fire, admiring the bright embers and burning wood. We began sharing reflections and stories and one of […]
Continuing our discussion about the infinite general and specific mercy of Allah (swt) and how we should also exhibit such compassion to those around us, the following verse places the human being between fear and hope (Khawf wa Raja’). Up to this verse the individual becomes hopeful in the mercy of Allah (swt); but before […]
1 Gnarled branches of trees, dry, cold, sharp Frost tipped, barren Fill them! Fill them! With deep green leaves Thick green leaves, with deep veins Branches and leaves, cradling nests Containing large, healthy eggs 2 They turn to each other Heads lowered, muttering About the woman they think can’t conceive Leave her alone! She is […]
Halfway up a mountain and in desperate need of a sugar boost, I discovered the sweets in my rucksack pocket were ‘haram’ – the word used by Muslims to describe that which is forbidden by God. I decided not to eat them, as 12 out of 13 of my companions could not have shared them […]
Today I am so sad because I see so much injustice in the world I wish people would stand by the truth. I question why do they lie? Are they not scared to meet their Lord when they die? They care more about name, fame and being in no pain They have forget they will […]
Let me tell you about a man Who would do anything to silence that guide from within That guide we call conscience which chastises us Every time we commit a sin He surrounded himself with distractions Even travelled to distant lands To silence his conscience he used every weapon And implemented every plan He shot […]
Feel free to ask me why
When I walk
I walk with dignity
When I speak
I do not lie
I am a Muslim woman
Not all of me you’ll see
