By Aisha Mohsin “Materialism is an identity crisis” How intelligently does Mr. Bryant McGill put the whole idea into perspective? Before we discuss why materialism is an identity crisis, we must ponder over what identity actually means and what are the factors leading to its crisis. What is Identity? Identity is defined as “a sense of self” or “the distinguishing character/personality of an individual”. We … Continue reading Materialism is an identity crisis
Iman Amin How eager we were seeking reward during Ramadan, and how quickly its days left us. Yet as we hear of friends and relatives departing for the pilgrimage to Makkah, another blessed time has commenced. The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It is regarding these treasured days, that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is reported to have said: … Continue reading Making the most of Arafah
Once again, some of the most blessed nights of the year are upon us, the last ten nights of Ramadan. Among them, the greatest jewel, Laylatul Qadr, the night of power, the night the Quran was revealed, is waiting for us to reap its rewards. But after 20 days of fasting, working or studying full time, caring for our families, and trying to make the … Continue reading Seeking Laylatul Qadr – a guide for the last 10 nights of Ramadan
By Iman Amin Television is a huge vehicle of culture; one that has had an incredible impact on society and has become a basic necessity in every family home. What started out as a means of light entertainment with only a few channels available to choose from, has now become 24 hour access to hundreds of channels, with the average person spending a ridiculous nine … Continue reading Why Netflix is destroying your taqwa
Ramadan is known as the month when Muslims go without food and drink during daylight hours. So it is understandable that Ramadan is somehow linked to food and what we are eating, or rather not eating. But despite the annual protestations at masaajid and talks that Ramadan is not intrinsically about food, come iftar, we can unwittingly fall into making it just that. The idea … Continue reading On foodie culture
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