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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

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