The Modern Muslim For The Modern Life
How can we lead healthier, happier and more fulfilling lives, and flourish as Muslims? How can we be more resilient in an ever-changing world?
Mental health is a poorly understood and highly stigmatised area of health in the Muslim community. Yet, good mental health is key to being more resilient and overcoming hardships. But what is mental health? Mental health can be defined as the …
Muslims around the world have recently welcomed the month of Muharram. But what is the importance of Muharram and why do Muslims celebrate Ashura?
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Historically, it marks the emigration of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Makkah to the city of Medina, known as Hijrah – which marked the beginning of Islam and thereafter, the start …
There’s 2 ways this post will come across 1) You’re reading this as a Muslim and recalling what you go through every year or 2) You’re reading this as a non-Muslim and are curious as to what your Muslim colleagues/friends mean when they say Ramadan is approaching.
After reading this article you’ll either have something that you can forward onto your colleagues and friends or …
How does a continuous source of income without having to do anything sound? No this isn’t a finance article, what we’re referring to is sadaqah jariyah. Keep reading to learn what it is and how one good deed can provide you with a continuous source of rewards. Is there any investment out there that can provide better returns than this!
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Three great comedians recently came together and talked about their careers, being ethnic minorities and what they currently see wrong in society.
Riz Ahmed, Hasan Minhaj and Guz Khan talked about life under lock down, their roller coaster careers and what problems they face in their lives. It was an insightful discussion with many questions being asked and answered which many ethnic minorities themselves face. …
If you had one speech to give to humanity do you know what you’d say? Would you be able to capture all aspects of life and dignity into that one speech? The Prophet (PBUH) achieved this in his last sermon. A speech which was originally delivered to hundreds of worshipers is now delivered to hundreds of millions across the world.
Every so often there are …
Ramadan is the only time of the year when fasting is mandatory but are you aware of other times it’s highly recommended? Originally, I debated if I should publish this article during the month of Ramadan while everyone is still in the spirit of fasting or after once we have a sense of achievement. I settled on the latter as it gives everyone encouragement that …