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As it is World Mental Health day I wish to write about how my faith in Islam has helped me to cope with and live through many mental health struggles. Over the past 13 years my life has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs. I’ve been in and out of hospital be it on […]
It is essential to look at the story of Karbala and the lessons we can learn from Imam Hussain. Hussain, the holy prohet’s beloved grandson, lived and exemplary life from which we can all learn and attempt to emulate. Forbid evil and enjoin good When Imam Hussain sacrificed his life and the lives of his […]
Make dua in the rain Anas Bin Malik reported, ‘Whilst we were with the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) rain fell upon us. The Messenger than exposed part of his garment so that rain fell on his body. When we asked him why he did so, he replied ‘Because it has just come from the Exalted […]
Since the great migration (hijra) from Makkah to Madīnah, Muslims have been using the Islamic (hijri) calendar as the standard measure of time. The creation of the Islamic calendar was a great feat. It took a culture and transformed it into a civilisation. The calendar plays an important role in dictating dates for major acts […]
Ramadan is almost upon us! Only a few more days to go and we will feel alive again. To welcome this blessed month, we’ve put together a list of our top 5 suggestions to make the most of this month. First up – Jeem Life Journal Inspiring peace, purpose and productivity, the Jeem Journal is […]
Handmade cupcake and cake specialist Lola’s Cupcakes are set to launch a brand new range of two Eid cupcakes and an Eid layer cake towards the end of the Holy month of Ramadan, on May 1st. An Eid range is a first for Lola’s, who are keen to introduce novel flavour offerings to new audiences. […]
