By Siddique • July 1st, 2009

Assalaamu-Alaykum- Peace be Upon you
So once again the Daily Mail and Daily Express have done their bit trying stir up a bit of controversy about the operation of Shariah Councils in Britain.
This time, they have the added backing of a report published by the Civitas think-tank and written by Denis MacEoin.  It all sounds highly [...]

Assalaamu-Alaykum – Peace be Upon you
Well I’m sure you’ve all heard and read about the Romanian families who have decided to quit Northern Ireland as a direct result of the violent racist attacks they endured over the past couple of weeks.  Yes, it seems, that some of the residents of Northern Ireland think that they [...]

Assalaamu-Alaykum – Peace be Upon you
Well as Muslims, we all know the importance and virtuousness of doing our five daily prayers.  As well as being obligatory for those past the age of puberty, we know that they can be a means of forgiveness of our sins, acceptance of our Duas (supplications) and generally a surefire [...]

Assalaamu-Alaykum – Peace be Upon you
Now as we all know for the last few weeks, all we have heard is MPs and their extravagant expense claims. Many are being asked to stand down from their post and many are now being investigated further – whichever way you look at it, it ain’t good!
But one thing [...]

Assalaamu-Alaykum – Peace be Upon you
As I was going to the Masjid (Mosque) to pray Asr yesterday, I met one of my friends from way back.  Quickly walking into the Masjid, I asked him how he was (as you do!), to which he replied with the strangest comment.
He said, ‘Oh you know, work, home, work, [...]

Assalaamu-Alaykum – Peace be Upon you
Someone asked me how I was finding fatherhood; well the answer is it is a bundle of joy.   Each day is unique, each day my little princess does something new, every giggle, and smile just brings you so much joy.
So many mornings I have got up to go to work [...]

Assalaamu-Alaykum – Peace be Upon you
Well life goes on as they say.  After major events in our lives, we start falling back into our routines, get caught up in the little troubles and worries that life throws at us and eventually start losing focus on the bigger picture – at least that happens to me!
And [...]

Assalaamu-Alaykum – Peace be Upon you
Just thought I’d update you guys on the Gaza feedback event happening tomorrow in Batley.
The event will showcase pictures and videos taken by the guys who went on the recently returned Viva Palestina convoy bringing aid to the Palestinian people.
Here are the full details:
Event: ‘A True Message from the Heroes [...]

Assalaamu-Alaykum – Peace be Upon you
In Islam, one of the steps to understanding God and building your relationship with Him is the concept of fearing Him.
Why fear?
Because as we all know, when any human being fears another, they either try to stay away from that person or do what they can to please them so [...]

Assalaamu-Alaykum – Peace be Upon you
It’s so easy to forget all the good things – so easy to forget what makes every day worth living.
And it’s so easy to forget all the bad things – all the bad things which steal the sleep from your eyes and rob you of your faith in humanity.
What a [...]