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4 Promising Beliefs About The Mahdi

The concept of the Awaited Saviour is a fundamental belief in Islam. Some Muslims believe the Mahdi is yet to be born. Shi’a Muslims, however, acknowledge that he has already been born as the twelfth prince and direct descendent of Muhammad. Here are four beliefs about the concept of the “Awaited Saviour”: 1. The belief…

Understanding Khums & Societal Responsibility

Islam, rather than teaching us how to improve ourselves as isolated individuals, seeks to place us as part of a collective society. Through the Islamic way of living, Muslims are responsible not only for their own actions, but they must also be conscious of their role within the wider community and how they affect those…

Mental Health In Islam

What has the holy household taught us? Everyone experiences challenges such as mental health issues at different points in their lives. For many, the challenges are continuous and never fully leave us. We may often find ourselves asking why we are facing them: Why me? Being tested is part of life. But everyone has the…

Imam Sajjad, Imam Hussain And Hazrat Abbas

Imam Sajjad, Imam Hussain And Hazrat Abbas (Alayhem Assalam) The valour, humility, and sacrifices from some of the best people in history to stand against injustice The story of Karbala is not just a historical tragedy. It’s a movement that has changed the course of history as we know it. The story of Karbala has…

Mab’ath al-Nabi; All You Need To Know

What is Mab’ath al-Nabi? What occurred on the 27th of Rajab? The 27th of Rajab is commemorated as The Day of Mab’ath when Allah (swt) appointed Prophet Muhammad (sawa) as the greatest divine messenger of Islam. Some narrations also indicate that this was also the Night of Meraj, when the Holy Prophet (sawa) is narrated…

Laylat al Raghaib; The First Thursday Of Rajab

The Importance of The Holy Month Of Rajab With the month of Rajab quickly approaching, it is important to understand the benefits of this month and why it is considered to be so blessed. The Holy Prophet (sawa) and the infallible Imams (as) have numerous narrations outlining the excellence of this month. There are numerous…

11 Life Changing Lessons from Imam Ali (as)

IMAM ALI (AS) Tells Us How to Live a Moral Life! Ali ibn Abi Talib (as), the cousin and son-in-law of the Holy Prophet (sawa), is internationally recognised by Muslims and non-Muslims alike for his extraordinary commitment to ethics. On the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights United Nations, Secretary General Kofi…

How To Empower Women And Stop Violence Against Them

The Zahra Trust Empowering Women! Violence against women is a phenomenon that is on the rise around the globe. Every year, over 30 million women and girls are victims of some form of violence. They may be beaten, tortured or even murdered, often on the basis of the gender they were born with. The United…

5 Major Ways We Can Teach Our Kids About Charity

Charity is an integral part of the Islamic faith. Within the school of the Ahlulbayt (as), two of the ten obligatory acts comprising the branches of faith (furu’ al-din) involve charity. These two are Zakat and Khums. Aside from these two obligatory forms of charity, voluntary charity is also highly recommended in Islam. This is…

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4 Promising Beliefs About The Mahdi

Understanding Khums & Societal Responsibility

Mental Health In Islam

Imam Sajjad, Imam Hussain And Hazrat Abbas

Mab’ath al-Nabi; All You Need To Know

Laylat al Raghaib; The First Thursday Of Rajab

11 Life Changing Lessons from Imam Ali (as)

How To Empower Women And Stop Violence Against Them

5 Major Ways We Can Teach Our Kids About Charity

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