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Moon-Faced Beloved: Ramadan During Lockdown
Allah’s Apostle said, “When 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.
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.
The Affair of The Believer By Nuzhat Ali
Gratitude and patience need to be a conscious part of us regardless of our situation.
Prayer & Patience By Saadia Mushtaq
These stories teach us that isolation is not something to be fearful of, and to use the time to exercise true patience while getting closer to our Creator.
Truth of life: poem by Sonia Kauser
Lose your faith never... It will keep you going forever
Finding Calm in the Eye of the Storm by Nuzhat Ali
Much like Jonah (AS) who turned away from his responsibility, we are now sitting in our own version of the tummy of the whale.