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I am quite certain that I do but need to spell out the opinion placed upon Muslim women in our society. Oppressed and confined. The Muslim woman is being forcefully described to have this stereotypical undermining role in society. The words compose themselves to paint a pitiful image of these woman who are in need of "sympathy". Why is it that we create opinions yet do not ask of the truth from the originating source? This propaganda of the mistreatment of Muslim women by so-called "extremists" does not parallel the reality of Islam. The Prophet Muhammad (Salallahu Alaiyhi Wasallam) proclaimed Islam at a time where women had no rights. Daughters were being buried alive simply because of their gender. What sense did this condemn? Islam initiated the liberation of females, to the extent whereby the correct raising of a daughter is seen to be a blessing. Women were given property shares and their importance was highlighted. The Muslim ummah is dependent upon the charac

Peace isn't when war ends. The war ends when peace prevails. It is our alter ego that resents us from the truth, forcing us to believe that we lack the control of being able to initiate peace amongst ourselves. However this inner discomfort shall remain embered until we are able to find the serenity within us that can calm the fight that lies within. We solely have the power to decide how we wish to continue our life. Although not all the variables in life remain in our hands, it is our mentality towards the way in which we respond that allows the prevalence of inner happiness. Our minds remain trapped until our hearts are able to speak and fend for the truth. Why should we not allow ourselves to chase after the happiness we yearn? Yes, patience is a virtue and good things come to those who wait, however it is our choice, our ability, to search for that which is needed to calm the raging fight. The mind does not control the soul, until the soul agrees to be enslaved by the mind. Le

Yet again, we have been blessed to experience this holy month of Ramadan. For those unaware, Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and the most sacred time for believers. It is the month in which Muslims all across the globe unite in the remembrance of Allah through fasting physically and spiritually and engaging in acts of worship. Subhan Allah, Ramadan is here and ever so subtly will it be gone again. I pray for the Muslim ummah to have a rewarding month filled with the mercy of Allah, the most Gracious. May we all have the strength to restrain from the haraam and participate in actions for the sake and reward of Allah SWT. Ramadan Mubarak! The first ten days (1-10) of the Blessed Month of Ramadan are the days of Mercy. So we should seek Allah's Mercy in these days. * Rab-bigh-fir war-ham wa Anta Khair-ur-Raahimeen. (Surah Al Muminun:118) Meaning: My Lord! Forgive and have mercy, for You are the Best of those who show mercy! * Ya Rabb, Allahumma arhamni Y

Well, recently, only just a few days ago I must say, my body turned against me. With a bloated throat and a throbbing head, I could not have possibly felt any better. Seriously though. My friend, the flu, always comes to pay me a visit at the wrong time. I remember, at all exam periods during school, my nose would turn into a tap, I'd be coughing like a dog and to top it off, my voice box disappears. My mind tends to ignore the current situation of myself, being inclined to consume things which are but going to make me feel sick. Thank God I love tea, so it's a simple pleasure to have an excuse to drink 5 cups of warm tea a day. Ah the perks of being ill. To my dear body, please don't be mean to me, I mean, I feed you chocolate and keep you happy :)

How are you? How was your day? Such questions hold such sentimental value, allowing ourselves to reflect upon thoughts and feelings. As we look at how we live today, it's all become a cliche. How was your day? There's this automated answer from within responding the simple 'Good' or 'Okay'. The thought is no longer submerged into the answer, it just comes without any force. It doesn't actually matter how your day actually was, or how you felt, it seemingly is easier to abide by the constant and continue with the daily routine adopted in life. It is our naïve self that denigrates the importance of our inner emotions and thoughts, ironic as we seek success from the outer self without realising the impossibility of reaching there without inner satisfaction. Next time, let's give the simple things a bit more thought, for it is these little things which remain by us for us to cherish in moments yet to come.