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Ramadan Reminders: Imam Zaid Shakir
Watch another video of our series π‘πšπ¦πšππšπ§ π‘πžπ¦π’π§ππžπ«π¬ featuring Imam Zaid Shakir (Co-founder of Zaytuna College in Berkeley, California)
Ramadan Reminders: Dr. Shuruq Naguib
Watch the first video of our series π‘πšπ¦πšππšπ§ π‘πžπ¦π’π§ππžπ«π¬ featuring Dr. Shuruq Naguib (Chair, Muslim Women's Council) "Ramadan is a time of renewal"
Reflecting on a year of the lockdown
Today is the anniversary none of us wanted to see.
Moon-Faced Beloved: Ramadan During Lockdown
Allah’s Apostle said, β€œWhen Ramadan begins, the gates of Paradise are opened.”
Nuzhat Ali, our beloved sister, friend & colleague, has sadly passed away
Our beloved sister, friend & colleague Nuzhat has returned to our Lord.
We are looking for our next Think Tank Project Coordinator!
The Think Tank Project Coordinator will be responsible for delivering the Think Tank programme.
Scottish mother stopped wearing her Hijab due to Islamophobia
Dawn Maqsood, born and raised in a Christian household reverted to Islam at the age of 26, said she was obliged to remove her Hijab due to people's treatment towards her.
Reverting to Islam as an adult
Donna, now Hanan Sandercock, reverted to Islam when she was 28 years old.
Jon Snow and fatherhood
Never having met his own grandfathers for being dead long before he was born, Jon Snow writes about having a grandson.
Another year, another lockdown
Today was the first working day of 2021 for most of us. The start of a new year, which (albeit naively) we hoped and prayed would miraculously rid the world of this awful pandemic.
Few tips to help be more productive
We have lived new experiences and new emotions, we have lost loved ones and learned to appreciate what really matters.
Christmas and Islam
The birthday of Prophet Jesus, known as Isa in the Quran, is celebrated by all Christians. Being a Christian holiday Muslims don't celebrate it.
Season's greetings and a Happy New Year
The Muslim Women's Council team wishes you all a safe, healthy and happy festive season and New Year.
Raise your voice by Sonia Kauser
You are always the one to blame Feel like you are trapped in a game
Knowing One Another By Dr Shuruq Naguib
The collective shouldering of burdens and duties by different members of society must be based on norms and practices which uphold justice and equality.
Anxiety By Arooj Kiani
8 things to do to help relieve your anxiety
Maintaining the spirit of Ramadan By Arooj Kiani
But for how long will I stay in this mindset before I fade back into my old ways?
Reflection By Nuzhat Ali
If not changing is not an option, then what will change look like?
Strengthening My Faith By Fatima Ayub
The process of coping with lockdown has strengthened my faith.
Leaving the Belly of the Whale By Selina Ullah
As we leave the belly of the whale and bid farewell to the blessed month of Ramadan let us leave with a realisation that Ramadan in lockdown has been a double blessing for many of us.