The word Islam conjures a disturbing image in the minds of many people outside the Muslim world. It is a fact that many in the West imagine Islam to be a faith far removed from modern life, closed to science and that attaches no value to a good quality of life. The first reason for […]
We have all heard about the recent events in Paris as well as others around the world. Outrageous and disgusting acts by individuals in the name of Islam have been committed in apparent attempts to defend Islam. However, these acts have tarnished the name of the religion and misrepresented it’s true message. The majority of […]
When I think about the respected elderly, the following quote from our holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) comes to my mind; “He isn’t of us who isn’t kind to our youngsters, and shows no respect to our elders.” This is a powerful message which, if applied, helps us in taking steps towards creating a harmonious society. […]
2,500 roses. 25 people. Six locations. One aim: to ‘Love Muhammad.’ On a frosty Sunday, 18th January, a group of young British Muslims set out with raised banners and high spirits in the heart of London. Their one mutual purpose was to spread love in the name of Islam. How? By distributing beautiful roses, each […]
An Analysis of Surah Al-Fatiha – Starting in The Name of The Most Merciful Following the introduction presented regarding the significance and characteristics of Surah Al-Fatiha, here we shall discuss the first verse of this chapter; ‘In the Name of Allah The Beneficent, The Merciful’. All of the chapters in the holy Qur’an except one[1] […]
In a study conducted by the Europe Journal for Oral Health in 2005[1], dentistry was described as a ‘stressful occupation’ where ‘job stress burnout’ was a regular occurrence. I wanted to know what it was really like to be a dentist, so I interviewed one. In the first part of our exciting new spotlight-based-careers series, […]
When the pilgrimage season arrived in the year 9 A.H., Prophet Muhammad (SA) had myriads of pressing duties demanding his immediate attention such that he was unable to leave Medina. He then sent Abu Bakr to Makkah as the leader of a group of three hundred pilgrims to conduct the rites of Hajj. It was […]
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 […]
The concept of emotional satisfaction in a generation of advanced technology and the internet has resulted in complex understandings and definitions of satisfaction. This article will focus on satisfaction in long-term marriage, based on my thesis for MSc Psychology. To define and understand the concept of satisfaction in marriage, I searched and interviewed women who […]
The grand position of an individual can generally be recognised by certain extraordinary events in their life which display the achieved status of that person. In some cases, I believe a person is a divine miracle, which may suggest that this person holds a special rank in the eyes of Allah (swt). But when the […]
