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Change is what we Need

Change is what we Need

Assalaamu-Alaykum - Peace be Upon you
We have a new black president and as we all know his motto was “change is what we need”. Personally congratulations to him, it shows what a person can acheive if he / she is determined to reach their goal.  But why do we as human beings always say that [...]

Personal ‘Deen’ Review

Personal 'Deen' Review

Assalaamu-Alaykum - Peace be Upon you

This time of year at work people are trying to make sure that all their personal development plans have been completed or updated…
Yeah, we all know what it’s like when the boss asks annoying questions, but we all know that the purpose is that we improve - so let’s [...]

4 Months for Me to Grow Up!

4 Months for Me to Grow Up!

Its now been 22 weeks and I tell you my smile has not shortened one bit but actually got bigger and bigger. (blimey 22 weeks already)

Its amazing how fast time flies by and the time is dawning upon me to grow up lol.
But I must say how cool it is. Been 2 weeks and [...]

Does Islam celebrate Father’s Day?

Does Islam celebrate Father's Day?

Assalaamu-Alaykum - Peace be Upon you
‘Father’s Day is a celebration inaugurated in the early twentieth century to complement Mother’s Day in celebrating fatherhood and male parenting, and to honour and commemorate fathers and forefathers. Father’s Day is celebrated on a variety of dates worldwide and typically involves gift-giving to fathers and family-oriented activities…’ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father’s_Day [...]

Food Delicious Food!!

Food Delicious Food!!

Assalamu-Alaykum - Peace be Upon you
You walk inside your house that and that delicious smell of freshly cooked food hits you making your mouth water. Or when you walk past the local takeaway and and catch a whiff of a nice “chip butty” or big fat greasy cheeseburger.
Just think on [...]

The Day My Life Changed

The Day My Life Changed

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The day of my marriage:
I was sat there next to the Imam as he read the Khutba (sermon), read the names of the witnesses and then turned to me and asked if I accept the person as my wife. I will never forget that moment…that deep black hole feeling [...]

Time To Go Green!

Time To Go Green!

Assalaamu-Alaykum (Peace be Upon you)
All around us is the beautiful world which Allah has provided us with.
 Just take the vast ‘ceiling’ which is our sky.  Simply sit there and stare and you won’t find any cracks.  And what about those amazing fluffy clouds?!  Look at them long enough and you’ll see whatever you want to see!
Beautiful blue seas [...]

House For Sale

House For Sale

This is no ordinary house!!
“Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah builds for them a house in Paradise.” [Sahih al-Bukhari]
Abdullah ibin Qais Al-Ash’ari (Radiallahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet (PBUH) said:
A tent (in Paradise) is like a hollow pearl which is thirty miles in height. On every corner of the tent the believers will [...]

T’s New Year Resolution…

T's New Year Resolution...

New year new start???
Ahh a new year! So what does this new year bring for us?
For many people it’s a fresh start to their life, to try and accomplish new things, etc. Indeed, many people will have made a new year’s resolution; to lose weight, or to get a new job, spend [...]

Just Another Cyclone?

Just Another Cyclone?

Who is he that will Loan to Allah a beautiful loan? for (Allah) will increase it manifold to his credit, and he will have (besides) a liberal Reward. (Qur’an 57:11)

Assalaamu-Alaykum (Peace be Upon you)
As we have all been made aware, there has been a cyclone that has hit Bangladesh which has made [...]