TODDLERS & TAQWA: A Ramadan goal

This year I realised that Ramadan-decor has become a ‘thing’ and I’m not sure how I feel about it. A part of me likes the idea of preparing for this holy month

An Experiential Education

Every year, as Ramadan approaches, we tend to become a little introspective. What will the month hold for us? How much have we really changed since the last one? Will this

Mummy First

Parenthood is hard. Motherhood is even harder. No amount of mental preparation helps you to deal with the actual physical and emotional investment your child will demand

Mumma Knows Nothing

It’s official. I have a rebellious, independent-minded child. This is an unexpected turn of events for me. It’s not that I had expectations of a mild,

You, Me and Him

When we look back at the past, we can often pinpoint certain circumstances or events that stand out as times of awakening, as ‘eye-openers’ that changed our

Artificial Intelligence – The New god?

Could we see Artificial Intelligence declare itself a new god? Where does Islamic theology stand on AI and as it starts to take over many human vocations, could Islamic

It was the Article before Christmas

‘Tis the Season to be jolly…’ Almost anyone living in the West, or having any exposure to it, can finish off that jingle. The world has shrunk and what once was

Hawza Ilmiyya of London begins its fourth academic year

On Saturday 9th September 2017, coinciding with the auspicious event of Ghadeer Khum, the Hawza Ilmiyya of London held its opening ceremony for the 2017-18 academic year.

Sunni and Shi‘a brothers in faith, travel to Iran

My experience of this journey to the Islamic Republic of Iran started with a mild anxiety and fear. By the way the media constantly portrayed Iran, in the back of my mind, I

UK Shi‘a scholars and preachers discuss ways to present Islam

The 25th annual meeting of UK Ulema (clergymen), community leaders and teachers, was held on 16 September, prior to the commencement of the month of Muharram and

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