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By Huma Baig Before a health-related trial knocks on our door, we can draw closer to God by following His commands and embodying the way of His Messenger ﷺ whilst helping our body remain in optimal health. Here are five Islamic rulings and sunnah, mentioned in canonical collections of hadith, that may encourage us to […]
Are you slowly moving into Ramadan mode? Here are 6 small steps to get you in the Ramadan mindset. 1. Remember your morning and evening Adhkars 2. Read a few pages of the Qur’an daily 3. Give to charity 4. Fast on Monday’s and Thursday’s as well as the 13th, 14th and 15th day of […]
Ever wonder why many of our plans fail? Well, aside from setting unrealistic goals, the common mistake many of us make is failing to prepare. With Ramadhan being a month filled with significance, joy, hardship and rectification, it’s befitting that we prepare ourselves in as many ways as possible. Preparing mentally, physically and spiritually will […]
Sainsbury’s customers should not eat Taste the Difference Medjool dates with supplier code K0014 EW Sainsbury’s has issued an urgent recall of its Medjool dates over the possibility they may have been contaminated with Hepatitis A. The contaminated dates sold under Sainsbury’s Taste The Difference range in 200g and 500g packs, have the code K0014 […]
Main Image Credit – Hasan Almasi When was Ramadan, Islam’s holy month of fasting, first observed? And how have its practices changed over time? Ramadan is Islam’s holy month of fasting and it’s been observed and celebrated by all Muslims around the world for more than 14 centuries. Ramadan is a time of peace, seeking […]
Words – Muhammad Khan I have been a resident at a mental health rehabilitation unit for almost two years. Before the spread of Covid 19 we didn’t have many restrictions and I could freely visit family or go shopping. Life has changed due to the nationwide lockdown and the start of Ramadhan. I have suffered […]