The Islamic Concept of Dignity
THE ISLAMIC CONCEPT OF DIGNITY Al-Zubayr ibn al-‘Awwam reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “For one of you to take his rope and carry a bundle of wood to sell, by which Allah preserves his dignity, is better than begging from people who may give or withhold.” (Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, 1471) This […]
Mawakhat – The Foundation of all Islamic values
MAWAKHAT – THE FOUNDATION OF ALL ISLAMIC VALUES Mawakhat, simply meaning, “brotherhood” is one of the most important concepts in Islam. It is interpreted as each person having a responsibility to others – to help and care for his/her neighbour, family member, friend or even a stranger. The concept of Mawakhat has existed since the […]
Diabetes Care and Management
DIABETES CARE AND MANAGEMENT Diabetes is one of the most prevalent health conditions. It affects people in every country, social strata and age group. Recent figures from the International Diabetes Federation show that approximately 537 million adults are now living with diabetes worldwide. This is a 16% increase from previous statistics released in 2019. This […]
Ramadan Traditions in Different Countries
Ramadan Traditions in Different Countries Have you ever wondered how Ramadan is observed across different Muslim countries? The Islamic world is full of beautiful cultures which bring their own traditions to the way they practice the fundamental tenets of their faith. We’ve selected a few of the more unusual Ramadan traditions to share with you. […]
Gifts of Ramadan Fasting and Zakat
The Gifts of Ramadan: Fasting and Zakat Ramadan is the month of blessings, in which all Muslims who are able, perform two of the most important pillars of their faith: Fasting and giving Zakat. Here is why both are integral to our lives as Muslims, and how they’re beneficial to us as individuals and for […]
How Microfinance Alleviates Poverty
How Interest-Free Microfinance Alleviates Poverty Sustainably Poverty is probably the biggest problem the world faces right now. Almost a tenth of the world’s population lives in extreme poverty, meaning they live on less than $1.90 a day. The majority of these people are based in rural areas and rely on subsistence farming to survive. However, […]
Giving the Gift of Dignity
Akhuwat Clothes Bank: Giving the Gift of Dignity Akhuwat’s Clothes Bank project is more than just about clothes. By collecting old clothes and distributing them to people who cannot afford to clothe themselves and their families, we give basic dignity. But we also give dignity and empowerment to the people who work at our clothes […]
Housing a Human Right
Housing: A Human Right Having a decent house is a human right. It is critical to a person’s health, dignity, safety, as well as their inclusion and contribution to society. Though Pakistan is considered a poor and developing country, a surprisingly high number of people own their own homes. These people make up 75% of […]