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 […]
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What to do in times of Drought
What you can do in times of Drought Prolonged shortages in water supply or rainfall can affect the environment and our lives drastically. These simple steps are actions we can all follow to help alleviate the hardships we face during times of drought. Salaat Al-Istisqa (Rain prayer) It is Sunnah (recommended act) to pray Salaat […]
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How the new citizenship law affects Muslims in India
Protests against new citizenship law in India On Dec 12, 2019, India passed a Citizenship Amendment Act which sparked outrage and protests all throughout the country. The amendment to the Citizenship Act gives priority to Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians resident in India before 2014, but excludes Muslims, including minority sects. This discriminatory […]
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Urgent Bushfire message for Muslims in Australia
Urgent Bushfire message for Muslims in Australia Australia is burning. Millions of acres of land have been burnt, hundreds of homes have been destroyed and a number of people have died. With unprecedented drought conditions coupled by catastrophic fires, this is the worst bushfire season in Australia’s history. As Muslims, seeing such catastrophes unfold is […]
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Uyghur Muslim reveals horrific treatment in concentration camp
Support Uyghur Refugees: https://launchgood.com/saveUyghur Uyghur Muslim reveals horrific treatment in Chinese concentration camps An Uyghur Muslim woman reveals a horrific account of what it was like inside a Chinese concentration camp, where millions of other Uyghur Muslims are held. Gulbakhar Jelilova recalls the horrors she saw inside the concentration camps, “I saw them take two […]
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The Holiday Muslim
The Holiday Muslim: a short film on what NOT to do when holidays begin When we go on holidays, we tend to relax and take things too easy. This short film is a reminder to never forget Allah, even in the comfort of our holidays. If you enjoy our content and would like to […]
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Why the Holiday season is plagued with Divorce
Why the Holiday season is plagued with Divorce The realities of our domestic circumstances rise to the surface in no better time than during the holiday seasons. Divorce lawyers are kept working overtime during the holidays with a sharp increase of couples filing for divorce. Ironically, holidays are branded as a time of togetherness and […]
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Fame, Fitnah and Music | Podcast with Siedd & Essam
Fame, Fitnah and Music | Podcast with Siedd & Essam In today’s world, there is no escaping music. It floods our radios, newsfeeds and it’s played in almost all public spaces. Yet, despite its immense presence in mainstream culture – to Muslims, music can be something quite contentious. With the increasing promiscuity and vulgarness of […]
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Five habits to protect your home from evil
Five habits to protect your home from evil For Muslims it’s essential we protect our home from shaitan (satan) and make it a place of tranquility and blessings for our family. Follow these 5 important habits to protect your home. 1. Say Bismillah Upon entering and leaving your home always mention the name of Allah. […]
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Why Palestine is important to Muslims
Why Palestine is important to Muslims based on the Quran & Sunnah Palestine is a nation that is embedded in Islamic history and significance. Here are seven reasons why Palestine is important to Muslims according to the Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. 1. It was the home of many Prophets Palestime was […]