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20th Jul 202521st Jul 2025

Starving Before the World’s Eyes: A Trial for the Ummah, A Victory for the Martyrs

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

19th Jul 202519th Jul 2025

A Sacred Union or a Social Spectacle?

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?

13th Jul 202510th Aug 2025

From Selfies to Soulfulness: Rethinking Muslim Travel

IBN BATTUTA, THE early Muslim traveller, once said: ‘He who lives, sees. He who travels, sees more.’ When I was growing up, travel was rare. The only journeys most of us took were the occasional trips to visit relatives back home. But things have changed. Our generation, now settled in the West, has more disposable … Continue reading From Selfies to Soulfulness: Rethinking Muslim Travel

12th Jul 2025

Democracy and Bangladesh: Not Our Solution

DEMOCRACY HAS LONG been a product of Western political thought. In modern times, it has been marketed as a cure for tyranny, corruption, and extremism. In the Muslim world—familiar as it is with these afflictions—democracy thus often appears as the solution. But after spending 35 years in Britain, the world’s oldest continuous democracy, and witnessing … Continue reading Democracy and Bangladesh: Not Our Solution

11th Jul 202511th Jul 2026

From Srebrenica to Gaza: The Ummah Needs Its Shield

THERE ARE MOMENTS in life that change you forever. Moments that don’t just shift your perspective, but tear through everything you thought you knew, about the world, about justice, and about humanity. Moments that shape your soul. The 11th of July, 1995, was one such moment for me. This was a time before smartphones, before … Continue reading From Srebrenica to Gaza: The Ummah Needs Its Shield

5th Jul 20255th Jul 2025

Ashura and the Legacy of Musa (as): Responsibility, Courage, and Action

TODAY, THE DAY of Ashura marks a monumental moment in human history — the day Allah granted victory to Musa (as) over Pharaoh, putting an end to one of the greatest tyrants the world has ever known. But what made Musa (as) worthy of that victory? What traits did he possess that we can learn … Continue reading Ashura and the Legacy of Musa (as): Responsibility, Courage, and Action

3rd Jul 2025

‘Ashura: Not Just a Fast

“FOR FASTING THE day of ʿAshura, I hope that Allah will accept it as expiation for the year that came before,” said our beloved Prophet ﷺ (Ibn Majah) As the sacred day of ʿAshura draws near, many of us prepare to fast on the 9th (Tasu’a) and 10th of Muharram, seeking the immense reward of having … Continue reading ‘Ashura: Not Just a Fast

29th Jun 202529th Jun 2025

Left Behind on the Island: The Danger of Worldly Distraction

THE PEOPLE OF this world are like passengers on a ship journeying across the sea. During their voyage, the ship halts at a beautiful island. The captain announces that they may go ashore for a short time but warns them not to linger too long. The passengers disembark and wander in various directions. The wisest … Continue reading Left Behind on the Island: The Danger of Worldly Distraction

26th Jun 2025

1447 Years: History, Meaning and Relevance of the Hijrah Today

A QUIET KNOCK on the door. It was late. But Abu Bakr (ra) had been expecting it. He had been ready for this moment ever since the Prophet ﷺ told him that Allah had granted him permission to emigrate. Abu Bakr (ra) had prayed to be chosen as the companion on this momentous and dangerous … Continue reading 1447 Years: History, Meaning and Relevance of the Hijrah Today

23rd Jun 202523rd Jun 2025

From Complaint to Commitment: Building What Allah Commands

SOME IN OUR community express that we were better off under the iron fists of rulers like Saddam, Gaddafi, and Mubarak than under those who have replaced them since the Arab Spring. As they watch, helplessly, the unimaginable horror unfold in Gaza they ask: Surely, the old guard would not have stood by silently in … Continue reading From Complaint to Commitment: Building What Allah Commands