“When will it be right to be Muslim and gay?”
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“We only die once” – Turkey’s Call to Arms to protect Jerusalem
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Donating Blood
In this piece, Ustadh Faizaan Mahmood reminds us of the significance of saving lives. On this note, have you ever thought about donating blood?
How are the Devils Chained if I Still Feel Normal?
In Episode 13, Shaykh Ali Hammuda explores how Ramadan has been set up to allow believers to become the best version of themselves.
Suella, don’t blame ‘political correctness’ for YOUR failures
The Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, claims that grooming gangs are “almost all British Pakistani”; Dr. Salman Butt issues a strong rebuke.
Offering a Job
In this piece, Ustadh Faizaan Mahmood recommends that we help others find work during Ramadan and beyond, particularly if we or someone we know runs a business.
Explained: The 3 Levels of Fasting
In Episode 12, Shaykh Ali Hammuda explores the 3 levels of fasting and how to reach the highest rank through inward and outward fasting.
Why Are People Feasting After Fasting?!
In Episode 11, Shaykh Ali Hammuda reflects on whether a person who enjoys satiety can enjoy a soft heart.
Lending Money
In this piece, Ustadh Faizaan Mahmood calls on us to be more open to lending money to those in need – during Ramadan and beyond – as it may come to our aid on the Day of Judgment.
The Objectives of Fasting
In this partial translation of Maqāṣid al-Ṣawm (The Objectives of Fasting), Shaykh Abu Rumaysah Refi Shafi shares a number of key insights into Ramadan.
Leaving off Possessions
In this piece, Ustadh Faizaan Mahmood argues that seeing ourselves and worldly possessions as travellers could unlock a renewed sense of purpose, especially as we travel through Ramadan.
Why the Qur’ān Will Forever Be the Heart of Ramadan
In Episode 10, Shaykh Ali Hammuda explores how the Qur'ān is uniquely connected to the other Divine revelations.
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