As Muslims, we understand the importance of the concept of ummah. The idea of a transnational Islamic identity is reiterated in the Qur’an and Sunnah, and it is relevant on a spiritual, social, and political level. From Ramadan and Eid, to war-torn conflicts and natural disasters, we feel the happiness and pain of our brothers and sisters in faith and make our support and love … Continue reading Walaa & Baraa: Loyalty in Islam
Ramadan, the 9th month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar, is upon us once again. Many find it astonishing that Muslims voluntarily abstain from food & drink from sunrise until sunset every day, for the entire month. This is especially the case when Ramadan falls in a season where the days are both long and hot. Naturally, the question “why do Muslims fast in Ramadan?” is … Continue reading “Why do Muslims fast in Ramadan?”
With Ramadan less than a month away, the excitement has started alhamdulilah. As Muslims prepare for one of the most important occasions in the Islamic calendar, when they will be fasting from dawn until dusk, preparations need to be made; from advanced food prep to Eid gift ideas and of course planning how we will spend the month ahead. But in this preparation, we … Continue reading Making the most of Shabaan
By Iman Amin A while ago I attended a khutba at East London Mosque which was on the topic of Surah Yusuf. The Khateeb presented the verse وَلَئِن شِئْنَا لَنَذْهَبَنَّ بِالَّذِي أَوْحَيْنَا إِلَيْكَ ثُمَّ لَا تَجِدُ لَكَ بِهِ عَلَيْنَا وَكِيلًا And if We please, We should certainly take away that which We have revealed to you, then you would not find for it any protector … Continue reading Could you live without the Qur’an?
By Ustadha Jinan Yousef Most children, and many adults, have had a nightmare(s) at some point. The most comforting thing to do is to turn to those closest to us — those who make us feel safe. The current political climate can be described as a ‘nightmare’ of sorts, one that we cannot simply wake up from. But we can turn to that which gives us … Continue reading Turning to Allah in Times of Fear
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