The mental health stigma
By Nadia Hawa
‘ When we treat ourselves holistically using all the resources we have access to, we can recognise and understand what is happening inside of us, and therefore stand better chances of helping ourselves.’
Hajira: Symbol of leadership and community-building
By Dr Aslam Abdullah
“God inspired Prophet Ibrahim to leave her in a barren land. She proved through her dedication, perseverance, struggle, commitment, and faith in God that women can lead community building. Given the opportunity, she can create a whole civilization and community by herself.”
Importance of Contemplation (Tafakkur)
Article published in The Sunday Circle, Kingston Mosque, London, UK
“Allah has given human beings the capability of thinking and reasoning. It is this ability which makes humans different from animals and enables them with free will, compared to all other creatures…”
Zakāt reawakens the spirit of Humanity
By Dr Moin Qazi
“The real spirit of giving lies in doing it without leaving a trace of oneself. Giving with motives attached not only nullifies one’s own happiness but also burdens the receiver. After planting your seeds, you should expect nothing in return. ..”
My learning form every Ramadan
By Dr Moin Qazi
“The essence of Ramadan is to become humble, simple and free from ill will, anger, meanness and hate. It is a one-month refresher course from which we can emerge as the greatest version of ourselves. It is a month of penance, peace, forgiveness, atonement and reconciliation…”
Inspirational Palestinian Women
On this International Women’s Day, we are sharing stories of Palestinian women who embody resistance and steadfastness- Sumud. During its brutal establishment through the destruction of hundreds of Palestinian villages and towns, Zionist militias and, later, Israeli forces committed massacres and used rape to terrorize Indigenous Palestinians and to induce their mass ethnic cleansing–the Nakba. Ever since, apartheid Israel has continued its oppression in an ongoing Nakba, directing its violent misogyny to Indigenous Palestinian women, viewing them as a “demographic threat”…
The Problem of Pain
By Osman Latiff (Uthmān Laṭīf)
” This essay will consider a fundamental outlook in C.S. Lewis’ The Problem of Pain that draws on the Christian outlook towards the reasons behind the existence of pain in the world -as one emanating from the sin of Adam and Eve, as described in the Book of Genesis.”
Turkey-Syria earthquake: Europe, with billions for war, shows its true heartless face
By David Hearst
Middle East Eye
“This is a chance to show the world that the West can rebuild as well as destroy. But this is the last sentiment in the minds of Fortress Europe today. Fortress Europe ringfences its wealth. Its high electrified fences and drone patrols are there to keep the heathen hordes out.
What stronger stimulus could you give to millions of people to look elsewhere for leadership?”