I’M FORTUNATE THAT where I work, there’s a masjid literally just across the road. It makes it much easier to catch the prayers in congregation during the day. I was thinking the other day: we know the sunnah of entering the masjid with our right foot, and leaving with the left. SubhanAllah, how mindful you … Continue reading From Mercy to Bounty: Reflections from Entering and Leaving the Masjid
RECENTLY, I FOUND myself in the company of seasoned world travellers. As the famed Muslim explorer Ibn Battuta once said: “Travel leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” One by one, people shared their most memorable adventures. The tales were wildly different- traversing Siberia, climbing Everest, crossing the notorious Drake Passage to Antarctica, … Continue reading When Travel Tests You: Finding Iman and Gratitude Through the Unexpected
IN RECENT WEEKS, France, Britain, and Canada have increased their talk about recognising a Palestinian state. Many Muslims might initially see this as a positive development — a long-awaited step towards justice. But as believers, we must think carefully, look beyond political soundbites, and not be deceived by the words of those who, for over … Continue reading The Truth Behind Palestine ‘Recognition’: Why the Two-State Solution is a Trap
A YOUNG MAN came to my clinic this week with a surprising request: he wanted a vasectomy. He wasn’t married. He didn’t have children. He was just 20 years old. His reason? His partner couldn’t tolerate hormonal contraception, and barrier methods felt unreliable. So he decided that the “sensible” thing was to be sterilised. I … Continue reading The 20-Year-Old Who Wanted a Vasectomy: And What It Says About Society
THE ENTIRE CITY of Madinah turned out. From every street, every rooftop, and every window, hearts and eyes strained for a glimpse of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ as he entered the city for the first time. Men and women, elders and children—every soul was present. The air pulsed with joy and anticipation. Song soared … Continue reading The Fall of Tyranny Is Not Enough: We Need the Prophetic Alternative
IT’S BEEN NEARLY a year since the fall of the tyrant Hasina in Bangladesh. If you’re unfamiliar with what happened—or want to revisit those harrowing days—watch the Al Jazeera documentary closely. It’s brutal. It’s heartbreaking. And it’s deeply inspiring. Whether at home or abroad, for many of us, life came to a halt as we … Continue reading 36 Days in July: Lessons From the Fall of a Tyrant
A READER RECENTLY asked me if I could recommend any reading material on the seerah of the Messenger ﷺ for his 8-year-old son. I told him I didn’t have a specific recommendation for that age group. Instead, I shared what I believe is the most powerful way to convey the seerah—not through reading a book, … Continue reading Tell It From the Heart: Teaching the Seerah to Our Children
IN MY LAST post, I ended with the point that Gaza is a test for all the Believers. The people of Gaza are being tested—and they are victorious, even in death. Their patience, resilience, and steadfastness in the face of unimaginable suffering testify to their strength. But we, the rest of the Muslim ummah who … Continue reading Iman, Despair and the Forgotten Duty
BACK IN 1950, scientist Ancel Keys studied the effects of a very low-calorie diet on 36 healthy men for six months. His paper ‘The Biology of Human Starvation’ has helped scientists understand how the body reacts when it doesn’t get enough food. Starvation happens when someone doesn’t get enough food over a long period. This … Continue reading Starving Before the World’s Eyes: A Trial for the Ummah, A Victory for the Martyrs
SUMMER USHERS IN the wedding season — a time of joy, blessings, and new beginnings. Yet, for my family and me, invitations to many Muslim weddings have become a source of discomfort. Increasingly, we find these gatherings to be non-segregated, with men and women freely mixing without regard for the boundaries our deen upholds. As … Continue reading A Sacred Union or a Social Spectacle?
