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2020 – What a year
The uncertainty surrounding a constantly evolving situation peeled open layers that would otherwise remain hidden. Realities of the human condition were exposed, some, attracting criticism, but the majority being admirable and praiseworthy. Despite the social...
Good Touch, Bad Touch
(Blog Notes from December's Boost your Iman Series) We live in a world where it has become increasingly challenging to keep our children safe from all forms of molestation. While we as believers should place our trust in Allah and seek HIS protection over them, we...
A Step towards Education Success for this World and the Next
A Step towards Education Success for this world and the next If we were to all agree on one thing, I think it would be that the times we are living in today are beyond insane. It seems as though the more people move away from Allah, and religion in general, the more...
Keep Breathing
KEEP BREATHING! Workshop Delivered by Sister Aisha Kaddour (The Tranquil Soul). It’s a sunny spring morning and all is quiet. A salty caramel candle burns, scenting the air with calming deliciousness. I can barely contain my excitement as I settle down to listen to...
Postnatal Anxiety and Depression Awareness (PANDA) Week
SubhanAllah, it's intriguing to find how the fears of taboo and stigma blanket so many of our shared experiences. Cliche as it sounds, were we to 'open up a bit', we would be astounded to find that albeit feeling so, we never really were 'alone' in our struggle. The...
The Light of the World is Born
Many customs have been accepted without question primarily because they have been passed onto us from our ancestors. But to question these practices is not only to challenge, but to understand, learn and guide those around us, Bi'ithnillah. Mashayekh explain that...
A new Islamic Year
A new Islamic Year is upon us - 1443AH. While celebrating this 'occasion' is not Islamically proven to be an authentic practice, one may wonder how the Islamic Calendar came into play in the first place. Before its introduction, different calculating systems...
Daffodil Day
I always wondered, why daffodils? It's about the way they bloom. Often able to survive harsh weather conditions, these resilient bulbs grow underground and blossom during Spring, where the flourishing of nature is at its peak. They signify rebirth and renewal. And...
Finding Peace & Tranquility in Birth
In Sister Jemimah’s words, “No woman with the Rahmah (mercy) that Allah has placed in us would want to harm their child.” Using the fear tactic to get a would-be mother to consent to something she is uncomfortable with is wrong.
Rollercoaster of Faith: Thoughts and Reflections
Assalaamu alaykum! AlhamduliLLah, after months of MIA being closed to the public due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the Centre has again opened to receive visitors. I find this very exciting because we can now attend lectures and programmes in person- while practising...