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.’
Deeds equal to the rewards of Hajj
By Shaykh Omar Suleiman
Did you know that there are some deeds that are so beloved to Allah, that they carry the same reward as going on Hajj? Many people may not have the opportunity to perform the Hajj, because of situations beyond their control: Ill health, lack of money, or not being listed on the quota allocated to their country, for example. But they can still gain the same rewards…..
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.”
AI and Chat GPT: Spiritual resilience and Ethics
By Omar Suleiman
“With the advent of AI and ChatGPT, how do Muslims approach convenience and rapid technological innovation with the proper spiritual resilience and framework needed to thrive? This timely khutbah raises important questions about the uses and abuses of of emerging technology.”
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…”
Dispelling Anxiety
By Ibn Hazm Al Andalusi
“Anyone who uses his energy for the sake of the vanities of the world is like someone who exchanges gemstones for gravel. There is no nobility in anyone who lacks faith. The wise man knows that the only fitting reward for his soul is a place in Paradise.”
The New You
By Dr Omar Suleiman
If you’ve fasted during Ramaḍān with a firm intention that after Ramaḍān you will not slip back into your bad old habits, then Allāh will accept you in His Garden, Al Jannah, without any reckoning beforehand. But if you return to your sinful behaviour, then Allāh will not accept your fasting, and you’ll be the loser…
Eidul Fitr 2023
By Arshad Gamiet
“In the midst of our Eid celebrations, let us also not forget how differently Eid is being celebrated right now in Gaza,in Kashmir, India, in Iraq, in Syria, Yemen, among the Rohinya Muslims in Myanmar (Burma), the Uighurs in China and other places of conflict around the world. Allah has given us the blessing of safety and security over here. We sometimes forget how lucky we are….(To read further, please click on the picture above)”