Islamic Articles

Although Ziyarat Arbaeen as we know it is the visitation of Imam Husain, grandson of the Seal of Prophets, the essence of the visitation is to console and give condolences to his sister Sayyida Zainab (as) over the tragedy of Karbala. The idea is to share her pain and join …

The first part of this series discussed the Balfour Declaration signed by Arthur Balfour a century ago, and how the rights of the Palestinians were usurped because of this very document. The second part of this series explored the roots of Zionism and how the destructive Israeli policies directly correlate to …

Let’s talk Palestine! The past has become an obstacle in the eyes of the so-called mediators of peace, but to forget the past means forgetting the future; hence while it means nothing to some, it means everything in the eyes of the occupied and the oppressed people. Now I do …

In the following month, Zionists and their sympathisers are celebrating 100 years since the Balfour Declaration was signed – a declaration that legitimised the oppression of the Palestinians. A declaration that essentially allowed the Zionist state of Israel to emerge on a land already belonging to Palestinians. A mere 67 …

‘Take until You are satisfied’ ‘Bring out your people from darkness into the light and remind them of the days of Allah. Indeed in that are signs for everyone patient and grateful.’ [Ibrahim: 5] As Ashura approaches us, with its mysteries and its grief’s, we start to reflect on the …

Certain names bear a significance that far transcends the particular persons, places, or objects they denote. A prime example of such a name—arguably, the most outstanding example—is Husayn. Husayn is more than just the given name of the third imam of the Shia faith. Husayn exemplifies an ideology, a way of …

Human history may be seen as a record of the eternal struggle between right and wrong, virtue and vice, good and evil, and righteousness and wickedness. This struggle was decreed by God when Adam, an earthly creature, was sent to earth to engage in this eternal battle. It is through …

The Shi’a in al‑Basra also wrote to al‑Husayn asking him to lead a revolt against Yazid. In al‑Tabari’s version of Abu Mikhnaf’s account, the text of al‑Husayn’s reply is pre­served. If genuine, it represents a very early record of some of the basic articles of the Shi’i doctrine of the …

Imam Husayn (as) was the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon them both, who was martyred by the evil forces of despotism. This is a collection of short quotations about him from a wide variety of Non-Muslim notables from around the world. Peter J. Chelkowski Professor of Middle …

‘And proclaim the Hajj to all the people: they will come to you on foot and on lean camels, coming from distant places’ (22:27) That blessed season has returned once more. The tablecloth of glory begins to open, just as the lunar year comes to a close. The Divine call …

This week, media outlets have been shedding light on Rohingya Muslims that have been facing years of persecution and brutality. However, it amazes me that it’s taken years for them to realise that innocent Muslims are being butchered in broad daylight by the Myanmar government, it’s almost as if this was …

A Special Message to my Muslim Sisters When you scroll down your Instagram feed and see others – don’t compare yourself to them. Embrace your natural beauty and never feel like you have to compete with someone else, or don’t ever feel as if you need to make any alterations …

‘Corruption has appeared throughout the land and sea by [reason of] what the hands of people have earned so He may let them taste part of [the consequence of] what they have done that perhaps they will return [to righteousness]’ (30:41) As followers of the Beloved Messenger striving to prepare …

Usually, the poor who cannot afford to enjoy the pleasures of life are held in contempt or just tolerated by the society. But those who assume a hermits’ simple austerity in spite of wealth and power are the real saints. The Ahlul Bayt of the Prophet adopted a peculiar policy. …

Malcolm X was a revolutionary leader who had an unyielding commitment to freedom and justice. Below we have selected six quotes for us all to reflect upon:   1.”I believe that there will ultimately be a clash between the oppressed and those doing the oppressing.”      2. “You don’t …

No difference between men and women “If we adopt a comprehensive outlook, we see that there is no difference between men and women. Certain privileges have been granted to women and certain other privileges have been granted to men and this is based on their natural characteristics which Allah the …