Whilst growing up we are pushed to recite Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim before starting any task or chore and especially before eating. But how many of us understand the meaning behind the phrase? Even for those of us who know the translation, when saying it, how much sincerity is there in our utterance. What is the […]
Many people seem to misunderstand this pillar of Islam, either because of the numbers involved or simply because it is not taught anymore. This comprehensive guide will help you work out whether Zakat is fardh upon you or not. Zakat is the term used for the obligatory charity in Islam. It means to purify, i.e. […]
What is Hijab To some this may be yet another Hijab post but this one is different, I want to look at the Hijab in the modern world. I also want to explore the emphasis of the word Hijab, how it’s commonly only referred to as the headscarf. What is the Hijab Candy Wrapper Fashionable […]
I ran into a stranger as he passed by, “Oh excuse me please” went my reply. He said “please excuse me too, I wasn’t watching for you”. We were very polite, this stranger and I, We went on our way and we said goodbye. But at home a different story is told, How we treat […]
Haircuts in Islam An unusual topic for me to discuss, but one Muslims generally overlook. Although not the strictest of rulings, there are hadith that stress keeping an adequate hair style. You can argue there’s far more important things to worry about but purity is in all aspects of your life. The main underlying factor is […]
1. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Kind speech and feeding (the hungry) guarantee you Paradise.” (al-Tabarani) 2. “And speak nicely to people.” (Qur’an, 2:83) 3. “When you are greeted with a greeting, greet in return with what is better than it, or (at least) return it equally.” (Qur’an, 4:86) Ibn Abbas commented on this […]
Written by me when I was a kid ^_^ Im Just Kashif i live everyday like my last i’ve learned to accept and forget my past, i like to run it helps me relieve stress especially a day before a test, i am 6’1 which makes me somewhat tall it means i’m good at basketball, i […]
Ever wondered Why You Look Different in Photos Than You Do in the Mirror? Yesterday evening, before you went out, you’re pretty sure you looked real good. So who the hell is this schlub in the Facebook album from last night, tagged with your name? It’s a phenomenon nestled somewhere between universal annoyance and urban […]
What is Hijab To some this may be yet another Hijab post but this one is different, I want to look at the Hijab in the modern world. I also want to explore the emphasis of the word Hijab, how it’s commonly only referred to as the headscarf. What is the Hijab Candy Wrapper Fashionable […]
I ran into a stranger as he passed by, “Oh excuse me please” went my reply. He said “please excuse me too, I wasn’t watching for you”. We were very polite, this stranger and I, We went on our way and we said goodbye. But at home a different story is told, How we treat […]
Survival of the Fittest Darwin has wrote about the ‘Survival of the Fittest’, I’ve realised its not only that, that is necessary. Those who survive, succeed, get ahead or gain victory are those who have a more need, a want and a must coupled with a passionate desire to reach the goal. I drew the above picture to express a little […]
The Money Flower Here is a flower made from bank notes and a coin. It is metaphorical of life. Without plants, humans can not survive, without money humans can not survive. Money is like Oxygen in this era. Many believe that money defines who you are and subsequently your place in society – but money, […]
It is not only humanity that was liberated by the coming of Islam but Animals too. Animals had rights, owning an animal never meant it was absolutely your property any more. Britain’s oldest animal shelter was formed in the nineteenth century, whilst 1200 years ago Muslims set up the first animal welfare centres. There is […]
Power naps Unlike 85% of all mammalian species, humans sleep just once a day. According to medical professionals people in the UK are struggling to get enough sleep which is leaving them tired during the working day. Sleep is restorative and necessary but sometimes we don’t get enough so power naps are recommended. Power naps […]