The Mufti Menk Podcast In our latest Podcast, we sit down with the internet’s favourite Islamic Scholar, Mufti Ismail Menk. Mufti Menk originally from Zimbabwe has millions of followers online and frequently travels the world delivering sermons to enlighten and inspire the hearts of all those who listen. In this podcast, we discuss with him […]
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A Muslim’s Guide to the Coronavirus
How should Muslims respond to the Coronavirus The Corona Virus has officially been declared as a worldwide pandemic and many around the world are searching for guidance. As Muslims, here are a few things to keep in mind as we prepare ourselves for the onset of what’s to come. 1. Don’t panic First […]
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The Day My Mother Passed Away
Nothing in the world can prepare you for the loss of your mother. And for siblings, Hannah and Mostafa, the day they lost their mother Salwa, was a day they most certainly won’t forget. While on the surface Salwa El-Gashingi may look like your average Muslim mother, her story shows she was truly a special […]
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What makes a man? | Podcast
What does it mean to be a man? What does it mean to be a man? Does it mean being someone who is physically strong with a large physique? Does it mean having tremendous amounts of wealth? What role does a man play in his family with his wife and with his children? Is it […]
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What made Malcolm X so special?
How Malcolm X changed his whole life around Malcolm X is one of the most important Muslim figures of the 20th century, leaving behind a profound legacy Inspiring Muslims until today to stand up for their rights all around the world. Born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1925 as ‘Malcolm Little’, Malcom X was the son […]
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Marriage, Weddings and Divorce | Podcast with Bilal Dannoun
Marriage, Weddings and Divorce | Podcast with Bilal Dannoun In this Podcast we sit down with “the love doctor”, Sheikh Bilal Dannoun, to discuss all things marriage. We talk about how to get married, what to look for in a spouse, the difference between men and women, having a halal wedding and of course how […]
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The first Muslim Nurse
The first Muslim nurse in history – Rufaida Al-Aslamiyah Many have heard of the Lady with the Lamp, Florence Nightingale, who was the founder of modern day nursing. She came to prominence during the Crimean war in the 1850’s, where she tended to injured soldiers, trained nurses and encouraged social reform. Her contribution to humanity […]
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A waist of time
A waist of time – How diet-obsessed culture is leading to disordered eating amongst women “Mariam look at my tummy, I just can’t make this budge.” “If I just go Keto, I’ll get abs like Sara on instagram.” “I only do plant-based, organic, no gluten, diary…oh and no carbs.” We are constantly bombarded with #thinspiration, […]
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The ONE thing Science can’t answer
The ONE thing Science can’t answer Science has helped us progress in many aspects of our lives, whether that’s in advancing medicine, developing technology or helping us understand the world in which we live. Science utilises our senses to observe and investigate the physical world to determine how mechanisms function in our universe. “It deals […]