Religion & Society
Fornication and Adultery, should we accept these behaviours as normal?
In the Voice of Islam show 1 that this blog is based on, some of the areas discussed were, has fornication become commonplace in western culture and is adultery seen as a minor failing. What impact is this having on society? what can be done to change it? and what advice does Islam have to […]
East and West
The occident and the orient, the west and the east, us against them. Nowhere is this reality better explained than in Edward Said’s Orientalism. Published in 1978, Said paints an incredibly vivid image and brings to life a detailed history whilst drawing on his own life, “a Palestinian going to school in Egypt, with an […]
Social Integration
Like any relation, it is the effort from two or more sides, that results in understanding. One of the most common reasons for opposing migration, a separate topic but very much related to integration, is a difference in culture, religion, and day-to-day practices. Both sides believe that their way of life, their values and morals […]
Engaging Faith Communities: The Need of the Hour
This week, The Voice of Islam’s team brought our listeners live coverage from the G20 Interfaith Forum, taking place in Abu Dhabi on the 12th and 13th of December. The event was based on the theme of “Engaging Faith Communities: G20 Agendas and Beyond” and took place under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad […]
Family in Modern Society
One of the most striking features of Muslim society is the importance that is given to family life. With changing cultural norms and the development of new personal priorities, I question whether there is still room left for family in modern society. Is the concept of a traditional family unit as relevant today as compared […]
Role of Faith in Social Integrations
As a Pakistani Ahmadi Muslim based in South London, the topic at hand is quite personal and close to my heart. To be honest, nine years ago when I moved to London, I did not give it much thought but when my first-born started school, it proved to be a penny drop moment for me and brought me to certain realisations. I grappled with a variety of questions. Will integration come natural to my British, Pakistani son? Would he be […]
Role of Mothers in Islam
As women and girls, we always hear the words “She’s her mothers’ daughter”. Mothers… the people who keep our secrets, our superheroes, our best friends, our biggest support systems, our cheerleaders, our happy place, our comfort zones. Mother’s Day is a day celebrated around the world in appreciation. It was also the day I lost […]
The Concept Of Fasting Is Not Just Unique To Islam
Intermittent fasting is one of the latest fads and is a buzzword these days. To remove any religious connotation from it, some people like to call it “Scheduled meals” or a “Pattern of eating.” As a matter of fact, trends such as intermittent fasting, Keto, Atkins diet etc make it evident that fasting is not limited to religions, let alone to just one religion! Fasting is spread across different spectra of trends, cultures and religions albeit in different […]
Eid ul Fitr
As a child growing up in the ‘70s London, Eid was not a well-known festival outside of the Muslim community, which itself was quite small.1 However, I remember being extremely excited and always waited with anticipation for the day to arrive. I had observed my parents and older members of my family fasting during the month of Ramadan. The period […]
To Halal or Not
That indeed is the question. For a Muslim, this refers to the consumption of clean and pure food, as required by Islamic dietary laws. This is trivial if one resides in a primarily Islamic country. However, such was not the case in many Western countries. Only during the latter part of the 20th century, due to increased immigration […]
Role of Mothers in Islam
As women and girls, we always hear the words “She’s her mothers’ daughter”. Mothers… the people who keep our secrets, our superheroes, our best friends, our biggest support systems, our cheerleaders, our happy place, our comfort zones. Mother’s Day is a day celebrated around the world in appreciation. It was also the day I lost […]
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