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December 22, 2025

Trust in Allah (SWT)

By Minahil Hasan Trust in Allah (SWT): A Lesson from Hajrah (AS)’s Story. She couldn’t believe the sight in front of her. A stream of fresh water was gushing from the ground where she had laid her baby.  Just the thing she was looking for! [Some time ago] He had brought his wife and only child to barren land and was now leaving them there alone. His wife ran after him asking him why he was doing this to her and his child. He did not reply, instead, he kept walking away without turning back. His wife called from behind him, “Are you fulfilling a commandment by Allah by leaving us here?” He replied with a nod. She then let him leave and did not follow him. Even though her husband’s reply satisfied her, that didn’t mean she wasn’t worried.  Where was she supposed to feed her child from and what if he became thirsty? How were they supposed to stay alive on this barren land? Not long after, her child began to cry. He was thirsty! In the hope of help, she decided to call out to anyone she could see. Putting her child on the ground, between two hills, at a point from where she could see him, she started running and calling for help to anyone who could hear her. Up one hill, then down it, and then up the other one while keeping an eye on her son. Her son continued crying on the ground.
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December 22, 2025

Do you fear death?

By Maria Javaid. This is a two-part series on the concept of death. This is the first part. Check out Part Two here! Death: the destroyer of pleasures; the inevitable end. There comes a time in life where we realize that death is an inescapable reality. This realization strikes some when they are still young and lively, others when their oldness is signaling that their time is near and yet others, just a few moments before their death. Nevertheless, the sooner we meet this realization, the better we spend our lives, as long as our concept about afterlife is based on accountability rather than meaningless oblivion. The remembrance of death can be channeled both negatively or positively in our minds. In a positive perspective, it is what makes us cautious and mindful of our actions, making all that we do before our death, purer and sweeter in Allah’s sight. Conversely, the fear of death can leave us paralyzed in intense fear without anything productive sourced from it. We may fear the pangs of death, being disconnected with our loved ones or not having accomplished our dreams. Quite interestingly, our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) foretold this phenomenon saying that there will be a time in the Ummah when people shall love life but despise death. As Muslims, we have to conquer the fear of death so rather than it being a source of paranoia, hate and annoyance, it becomes a source of motivation, mindfulness and piety. Despising death means fleeing
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December 22, 2025

Love is All Around Us…365 Days a Year.

By Zainab Umm Sakeenah. I know what you’re expecting. Another cliché article about why Valentine’s Day is haram, the same tired tropes and tribulations every year – it gets boring. So in the spirit of doing something different, let’s look at what makes a marriage in Islam super awesome! When we look at marriage in Islam, people often mistake it for something that is dull. Something arranged; something ritualistic and dry. That couldn’t be farther from the truth! Our culture has evolved to embrace so many new developments in society that it is easy to ignore the past as a black-and-white era that could not be fun or exciting. But we shouldn’t believe everything that our modern mainstream environment shows or teaches us; sometimes it’s better to go back to the foundations and learn what the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his Companions (AS) taught us through their actions. Marriage is as fun as you can make it. Who said you can’t have fun when you’re married? And who said you can’t have fun all year round? The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to race with his wife Ayesha (RA) – and no, they didn’t limit it to one day a year. Joking and playing with your spouse is Sunnah. That’s not to say all of you need to go and have a race; it could be anything that you find fun personally. I don’t know about you, but my husband and I like to play against each other on Mario
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December 22, 2025

‘Remember them, for they are alive.’

I am numb with pain; with this feeling of tremendous loss; with this feeling of utter helplessness; with shock and indignation that the we allowed this to happen. We all played a part. We stood silent in the face of past acts of hatred and violence. We did not mobilize to help those of our own faith and those of other faiths when they were attacked similarly in the past. We were passive, satisfied in our ignorance of where the world was headed. Because, Waleed Aly, a journalist from The Project, an Australian news commentary program, was right. The most dishonest thing that we can say right now is that this came as a shock. We all knew that this is exactly what was coming and yet we did not act. White supremacist rhetoric has been on an unprecedented rise in the past few years. It is Islamophobic and it is anti-Semite. It is racist and hateful. It incites violence and fear against religious and ethnic communities who are portrayed as ‘cockroaches’, ‘primitive monkeys’ and as ‘invaders’. After the horrific incident in Christchurch, many western politicians offered sympathies to the victims and their families. Yet many of them had contributed to the anti-Muslim narrative that has been bubbling since perhaps the September 11 attacks in 2001. Every time I looked at those statements today, they made me feel sick because I know that soon Christchurch will be forgotten like the Quebec City and Finsbury Park mosque attacks have been
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December 22, 2025

Practical ways to survive the Christmas period as a Muslim

Part 2 of a two-part series on celebrating Christmas as Muslims. Check out Part 1! Don’t forget to check out Part 1: ‘Tis the Season to be jolly…For Muslims too?’ for a closer look at what should concern us about celebrating Christmas as Muslims. The Christmas period with its overwhelming presence is difficult in many ways for Muslims to manage. On the one hand, we endeavour to remain steadfast in our Islamic faith and on the other hand, we try to be respectful to our non-Muslim colleagues and friends. It’s a tough balancing act especially if you are living in the West; though, living through the Christmas period in Pakistan is no less difficult nowadays with Christmas décor in every mall and restaurant and Christmas activities being carried out in workplaces and schools. The important thing, foremost, as a Muslim, is to establish boundaries, wherever you are, of what you can and cannot do. People generally respect clear boundaries and you will have an easier time at your workplace or among your friends if you are clear from the outset. If you are a Muslim parent, communicate these boundaries to your children as well as to their teachers and schools. Not celebrating Christmas does not exclude you from some glorious level of fun you cannot have otherwise. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “Allah has replaced you [in place of these holidays] with that which is better than them; Eid al-Aḍḥā and Eid al-Fiṭr.” (Abu Dawood) Take opportunities to celebrate Eid
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December 22, 2025

3 Lessons from YC’s LOST workshop

By Minahil Hasan. LOST. When I saw the ad for the first time, the title caught my eye. But I wasn’t sure which way Speaker Raja Zia Ul Haq (CEO, Youth Club) would take this topic. Would it just be an admonishing sermon, or would it be so dry to warrant a speedy exit from the hall? To find an answer to this, I reached Majestic Banquets in the early morning on the 27th Jan 2019. I was astonished when the talk began; believe me, it was absolutely amazing. Brother Zia not only grabbed our attention from the first instance, but he ensured, by his light comments and witty jokes, that we stayed alert and attentive. The content itself was eye-opening. There are so many misconceptions and doubts that lead Muslims to be completely lost in their lives. What are those misconceptions and how do we dispel those doubts and renew our faith? Here are the top 3 lessons I learnt from the LOST workshop. Lesson 1: Do not doubt Allah (SWT)’s existence. Be wary of the Shaitaan leading you to doubt Allah (SWT)’s existence by trapping you in a loop of endless questions about Allah (SWT)’s existence. Focus on what does exist. This universe. This world. You. All of this is created by Allah (SWT). He has complete control over everything. That is all we need to believe in Allah (SWT) completely and firmly. But you might be saying to yourself, ‘Well, we do need proof to believe
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December 22, 2025

iWoman – Event Feedback

Many young Muslim women feel conflicted balancing the mainstream feminist narrative with their Islamic rights and responsibilities. Youth Club recently conducted a talk on the role of women in Islam to empower Muslim women to feel confident about themselves in all settings due to the prestige our religion has given us. This incredibly relevant and riveting talk was given by Sister Sarah Chaudhary, an esteemed speaker and philanthropist Youth Club’s mission is to inspire young Muslims to know more about their religion and implement its teachings in their daily lives for goodness in this world and in the hereafter. We were incredibly delighted to get such overwhelmingly positive feedback from the attendees of the iWomansession which not only indicates the demand for such sessions among our Sisters but also inspires us to keep working hard! We are incredibly thankful to Allah (SWT) for making this event a success. Check out what our attendees had to say:  “It’s been an amazing session. The beautiful message I get that is that you never feel worthless when you are blessed with Islam.”   “iWoman was an exceptionally informative session. Such events inculcate positive feelings in the youth. Everything was well-managed, and it was a heartwarming experience. The strong message for us to take home was to never feel worthless or underprivileged as a Muslim woman because Islam has given us so much more respect and rights than any ‘-ism’. Jazakum-ullahu-khayran for an amazing and motivational talk!”   “Great event, MashaAllah! Sister Sara should visit
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December 22, 2025

Tis the season to be jolly… For Muslims too?

Part 1 of a two-part series on celebrating Christmas as Muslims. Check out Part 2! The Christmas period is super-sized world phenomenon. As soon as the year enters December, green and red tinsel starts decorating shopping malls and hotel lobbies. Fully-decked out Christmas trees are seen in homes and in offices. Special Christmas-themed movies and television shows are broadcasted while prices are slashed for the inevitable frenzy of Christmas shoppers. Carols are sung. Christmas pies line shelves and home-ovens. The spirit of giving and goodness is abundant. There is no denying it; you cannot but help to feel joyful surrounded by the Christmas cheer whether you live in the West or in Pakistan. So, is it really that bad to join in the Christmas festivities if you are a Muslim? After all, we recognize and love Jesus (AS) as well as Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). His birth is one of Allah (SWT)’s many miracles and indeed, the day of his birth was blessed by Allah (SWT), “And peace is on me [Jesus] the day I was born and the day I will die and the day I am raised alive.” [Surah Maryam, 19:33] Why should we see celebrating Christmas as a problem? Celebrating Christmas as a Muslim is slightly more complex than the microwaved-argument that it is a form of Shirk, and therefore haram to the nth degree. Though that remains a serious and valid point; “And they say, ‘The Most Merciful has taken [for Himself] a son.’ You have
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December 22, 2025

Happiness – a state of mind or a milestone?

By Maha Amjad Everyone is searching for happiness; but is happiness really a destination or a journey? Standing in front of the university crowd, all glammed up for the farewell, she was asked to give a word of advice. All her thoughts about prompting them to understand the word of God went out of her mind amidst the discussion about their search for happiness. She stated in a matter-of-fact tone, “happiness should not be associated with events and moments, rather it should be a consistent way of life.” This stirred up another round of debate; an inconclusive one at that because all participants were still searching for happiness. A few days later, she heard this verse of the Quran:  وَإِذَا أَذَقْنَا النَّاسَ رَحْمَةً فَرِحُوا بِهَا ۖ وَإِنْ تُصِبْهُمْ سَيِّئَةٌ بِمَا قَدَّمَتْ أَيْدِيهِمْ إِذَا هُمْ يَقْنَطُونَ And when We let the people taste mercy, they rejoice therein, but if evil afflicts them for what their hands have put forth, immediately they despair. (Sura Ar-Rum, Ayah 36) (Sahih International). Allah SWT is describing the behaviour of the general populace. They usually swing between two extreme emotions. They are either rejoicing over the blessings that Allah SWT has bestowed on them or they become depressed over that which they don’t have.  There is another set of people who are excluded from the addressees, they are the Mumineen; those who are grateful over their blessings and are patient over their hardships. They are rewarded for their patience (Sabr) and this makes them content and happy even during the difficult patches of their life. This Ayah dispels all ambiguities surrounding the concept of happiness. As long as everything is going according to what man aspires for, he tends to be happy. But this does not always happen. Life is a test and we are tested
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December 22, 2025

Missing Ramadan? Worry not, the BEST 10 are here!

By Nadeem Ashraf It’s been more than a month since the blissful time of reflection and prayer that is Ramadan has come to a swift end. You tried your very best to get rid of niggling addictions and minor sins. You woke up even before Fajr for Tahajjud and Suhoor. You paid attention to your Salah and perhaps, read the Quran more deeply and with more reflection. In the very last days of Ramadan, perhaps you were worried about maintaining this momentum of good deeds and this serene peace of mind. This worry is something to use as an initiative, dear reader. Revel in the fact that being worried about doing good deeds means that you crave Allah (SWT)’s forgiveness and acceptance. Indeed, it is said that even the slightest bit of guilt that comes from not doing our ordained acts properly is a blessing from Allah (SWT). It pushes us to do better next time. So, what to do that keeps the momentum gained in Ramadan thriving? “We are what we repeatedly do,” Will Durant observed in summarizing the ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle. (Will Durant, The Story of Philosophy) Repetition is key if we want to maintain a state of a continual good habits. The Ramadan momentum is itself gained through repetition of key acts like salah, reading the Quran, and avoiding bad habits. Many psychologists agree that it takes 21 days to form a habit. (Charles Duhigg, The Power of Habit). Ramadan is indeed a blessing then to help
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December 22, 2025

Ramadan Confession #2: I have this type of Ramadan guilt every year

By Fatima Asad Many things change in your life when you become a mother.  (Wait! This is not just another mama post; I need to tell you when I truly felt this guilt for the first time.)  In fact, you meet another person in the mirror when you are blessed with motherhood.  It was the first Ramadan after becoming a mama- I wasn’t fasting since the two-month old demanded to suck out my entire essence (along with the breast milk).  If you’re a mama who has nursed, you know the seemingly eternal hours you possess to write to-do lists (without getting anything done, subhanAllah), read that book (yes, that book that you attempted to read during the last trimester), stare at the walls, questioning your interior designing judgement, or contemplating life- really going deep within the mind’s avenues. It was during one of these must-feed-the-little-human sessions that a realization struck my heart chords hard. It was an overwhelming feeling of guilt that shoved me to such an extent that I felt myself freeze, choke and gasp simultaneously.  I couldn’t breathe during those moments, and I wanted to cry, but there were no tears.  I really wanted the tears to flow out so I could rid myself of this overpowering force, but there were none.  That in itself was another terrifying realization: why am I not crying? Why can’t I cry? Has my heart hardened to such an extent? Then, as I gently laid the baby on the bed and kissed her chubby little cheeks, I couldn’t let go of this affection.  As I reached
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December 22, 2025

Reflect and Refresh – Purify your soul and mind with the teachings of Qur’an

By Suha Mishal The month of forgiveness and mercy is upon us.   This Ramadan, while treating yourself to samosas and chaats, why not also treat your soul. Ramadan is the best time to treat your inner exhausted self to a deep cleanse. Does that seem hard? Worry not, you will find inspiration to do so in this Ayah:   “He has succeeded who purifies the soul, and he has failed who corrupts the soul.” (Quran, 91:9-10)  This success ultimately means success in the hereafter. So, let’s remember in this Ramadan to:   Pause. Reflect. Purify. Restart!  I’ve had encounters with people with a lot of money, countless other blessings and everything they’d ever wish for, yet their hearts and souls are not at peace. They constantly are in a rush for something they don’t even know themselves. And what use is money if it cannot buy you the peace and contentment that you still, after having everything, long for?  In the Holy Qur’an, Allah Almighty says,  “Their hearts relax at the remembrance of Allah” (Quran, 39:23).  Our heart is not just a tissue mass that is pumping blood; it’s much more than that. It is the center of all our feelings, desires, and emotions. It is the inner self; it is that boss of us that tells us what do to. Purifying your heart with the remembrance of Allah (SWT) will automatically purify your soul and bring you inner peace.   Listed below are some tips that are guaranteed to make an impact on your journey to purify yourself spiritually:   1: Pause.   Imagine driving at a fast speed nonstop, without any breaks without pause for a very long period of time? What will happen?  Eventually you’ll end up exhausted, starved, and thirsty, both a danger to your own health as well that of others.   That is exactly how we are living our lives nowadays. We have so much stuff on our plate already that we do
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