The importance of ‘invocation’
Invocation (du‘a) is a form of voluntary prayer in which the believer implores God Almighty so that he may be helped during hardship, his sins may be forgiven, his [...]
Faith
Blessings of I‘tikaf; a Spiritual Seclusion
Although Islam focuses on the individual and his relation to God, it also emphasises the individual’s role in society; thus, asceticism has been discouraged. However, [...]
The Sermon of Fadak
This month we celebrate the auspicious birth of Lady Fatima(a), the daughter of Prophet Muhammad(s). Lady Fatima is a paragon of an ideal daughter, wife, and mother. She is [...]
The danger of socialising the religion
Religion is a spiritual attitude and a way of life adorned by voluntary surrender, faith and piety. Social life also is part of human life and therefore religion endorses it [...]
Hijab: A Muslim Woman’s Freedom and Identity
Considering the recent attention Ofsted has drawn to Muslim schoolgirls who wear the hijab, the Islamic covering, it is important to have a proper understanding of hijab and [...]
Spirituality VS psychotherapy
One cannot deny the benefits that a person can obtain by consulting a professional psychiatrist but one should underline the difference between the spiritual aspects of our [...]
The popular and religious practice of istikhara
‘Istikhara’ literally means ‘looking for good’ or ‘asking for good’. In the Muslim world often consists of a religious practice performed [...]
To be a woman
Amongst the many challenges of growing up female in the 21st Century, I have found the greatest to be that of figuring out my identity as a woman. ‘Who am I?’ [...]
Reflections on Peace and Submission
“… become content with the will of your Lord” Sometimes the most profound experiences in life take place after the most challenging of times. Things don’t make sense [...]
Prophet Mohammad(s): The Messenger of peace and prosperity
The prospects for peace, unity and coexistence are inextricably linked to the accomplishment of a certain level of religious, moral and socio-cultural progress. It cannot be [...]
