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As we all eagerly wait to witness Ramadan In sha Allah, we’re more than aware that it is visiting us this year in the months when the days are long and the nights short. One of the first thoughts that’s on everyone’s minds this time, especially those in the West, is how to survive the long
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At the end of every Ramadan there is always mixed feelings of loss that the blessed month has ended alongside the joys of the celebration of Eid. Then it gets to Hajj season and six months to the next Ramadan and we start fearing the return of the month of fasting. Rather than looking forward
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Playing hockey for England and Great Britain, Darren Cheesman has been recognized as one of Britain’s most skilful and exciting players. He is also the owner and lead coach of DC17 Coaching. Combining his experience of being in an elite environment from a very young age and his many achievements in hockey, there is a lot one
Read articleAlhamdulillah – One Word; Countless Blessings!
Gratitude! At the mention of this word, all of us think of many incidents in our life where we have been grateful to someone for their help or even their presence in our life. Gratitude is one of the main factors in the life of a Muslim. Islam speaks highly of practising gratitude. Gratitude to
Read articleHow YOU Can End World Hunger
There is a crisis afoot, perhaps the greatest scandal of our times. There is more than enough food for everyone in the world, yet close to a billion people are starving. How is this even possible? The deeper you look at it, the worse you realize the situation is. Every year £10 billion worth of food
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