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 [...]
Faith
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 [...]
The experience of learning the Qur’an by heart
Muslims consider the Qur’an, the religious book of guidance for humankind. Its words bring peace, blessings and tranquillity to the hearts of the believers, both in the [...]
Water & Roses for Imam Husayn(a)
While thousands of Muslims marched through London and different parts of Europe to protest against ISIS and terrorism and to commemorate the event of Karbala on the Day of [...]
The why’s and what’s of death
For many of us, death is a reality we prefer not think too much about. Yes, we know we all have to do die and we are all aware of the verse of the Holy Qur’an that [...]
Insight into Imam Husayn’s struggle
Every year millions of Muslims commemorate the sacrifice of Imam Husayn Ibn Ali(a), the grandson of the Prophet(s) in Karbala during the month of Muharram. The story of his [...]
The Blessing of an Honourable Family
Today there are 7.5 billion human beings on the planet, but when we categorise them so that we can understand them, we think of nations, races and religions. In fact, this [...]
