LOCKDOWN RAMADAN 2.0
So here we are again, facing another Ramadan in semi- lockdown circumstances. It won’t be as bad, but it won’t be the big iftars, the packed taraweeh prayers, the busy …
Islam
Transmuting trauma into active survivorship: stories of challenging Islamophobia
In our August Wellbeing Wednesday cafe, we had the privilege of hosting two inspiring speakers. The first was Dr Ahmed Hankir, an award winning psychiatrist, survivor of conflict and mental …
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Keeping the Eid vibes flowing under lockdown
Everyone looks forward to Eid Al Fitr after the month of Ramadhan, a celebration of coming together as a community and renewing friendships and family ties. This year we all …
Welcoming Ramadan: Socially Distant but Spiritually Close
The blessed month of Ramadan will soon be upon us. In the past few days the collective nations’ heart went out to Jews celebrating Passover and Christians celebrating Easter within …
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Organ Donation: to opt in or opt out?
I was invited to attend the annual British Islamic Medical Association conference on Saturday 7th December with an inspiring line up of speakers and the opportunity to make great connections …
Reflections on the Hajj, Eid and Health Inequalities Event by The Muslim Health Collaboration 2019
This year the Muslim Network Health Collaboration hosted a wonderful event to celebrate Hajj, Eid and Health inequalities. It was a great afternoon that was well attended with senior leaders …
Feast and Famine
The Blessed Prophet (PBUH) said, The children of Adam fill no vessel worse than their stomach. Sufficient for him is a few morsels to keep his back straight. If he …