Author: muslimparentsintraining

IT’S NOT OFTEN that I leave a medical consultation feeling unsettled—not medically, but morally. As a doctor, my duty is clear: to treat without bias, to listen without judgment, to serve all patients equally. As a Muslim, I am bound to justice—true justice, rooted in fairness, mercy, and accountability. But what happens when these two … Continue reading When Conscience and Duty Collide: A Doctor’s Dilemma

IN THE PREVIOUS article, I mentioned a young student from Bangladesh who was experiencing mental distress following the fall of Hasina’s government last year. In that piece, I approached the issue primarily from a political angle, highlighting how systemic oppression is a natural byproduct of secular political systems. But there’s another important perspective we must … Continue reading The Impact of Oppression on Youth: A Call for Islamic Parenting

TODAY, I MET a young woman from Bangladesh. She came to the UK last year to study postgraduate finance, but now struggles with anxiety and depression. As we sat down, I asked her: “Why do you think you’re feeling this way?” Her answer was telling: financial pressure. She hasn’t been able to find work since … Continue reading Beyond Party Politics: The Islamic Political Vision

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