By Arshad Gamiet
Our tawaaf around the Kaaba symbolises effort and action — constant, circular motion — centred around a fixed and immovable truth: the Oneness of Allah. Just like the Kaaba itself stands firm while the world swirls around it, Tawheed stands firm amidst all our individual differences and changing circumstances.
By Arshad Gamiet
Today we celebrate Eidul Adha: The Eid of the Sacrifice. Over the past few days, millions of sheep, goats, cows and camels have been sacrificed and their meat has been shared with the poor, all over the world. Our own Qurbani, the ritual sacrifice that we make today, marks a defining moment that took place many thousands of years ago…
By Arshad Gamiet
Do not make the approval of the world the measure of your faith. If you spend your life seeking validation from those who wish you to abandon your identity, you will never know peace. Anchor yourself instead to the One whose approval truly matters.,,,
Arshad Gamiet
“Dear Brothers and Sisters, I do hope you will enjoy your learning adventure. Remember, as Muslims and Believers, you will have a great advantage over many other students. You will have a spiritual dimension, which informs your search for knowledge, and gives it a context and meaning..”
By Arshad Gamiet
“All around the world, from the vast, snowy steppes of Central Asia to the tropical islands of the Pacific, from the bustling cities of Africa to the quiet villages of Scandinavia, you will find Muslims bowing their heads in prayer, reciting the same Qur’an, facing the same Qiblah, and worshipping the same Lord…”
By Arshad Gamiet
Our world today is loud. It’s judgmental. It’s fast. And everywhere you look, someone is trying to tell you who to hate, who to fear, who to cancel. Social media has made anger and outrage a sport. Everyone wants to be right. No one wants to listen. But Allah gave you a mind. Allah gave you a heart. He gave you His Noble Qur’an—not to memorize and forget—but to live.
By Arshad Gamiet
“Islamophobia is not just a political problem. It is a spiritual test. It is a mirror that reflects our inner strength and the sincerity of our faith. When they mock our hijab, when they insult our Prophet ﷺ, when they fear our mosques and question our loyalty—how do we respond?”
By Arshad Gamiet
Grief is not a sign of weak faith. It is a sign that you have loved deeply, and felt
the fragility of this world. Even Prophet Ya‘qub (peace be upon him) cried
until his eyes turned white from sorrow. But he never stopped hoping in Allah. And Allah never abandoned him…
