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5 Ways to Get Yourself Ready for Ramadan

Ramadan is almost upon us! Only a few more days to go and we will feel alive again. To welcome this blessed month, we’ve put together a list of our top 5 suggestions to make the most of this month. First up – Jeem Life Journal Inspiring peace, purpose and productivity, the Jeem Journal is […]

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Welcoming the month of Sha’ban

Shaʽban is the eighth month of the Islamic Calendar. It is the month of “separation”, so called because the pagan Arabs used to disperse in search of water. The fifteenth night of this month is known as the “Night of Records” (Laylat al Bara’at or Shabe Bara’at) However, observance of this day is disputed. Sha’ban is the […]

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How to Find Solace in a Marriage

Words: Juber Ahmed   It isn’t always about the lavish date nights, trips to expensive restaurants and luxury vacations. Rather it is more about the little things that bring us closer to our spouse, ultimately bringing solace to a marriage.  It is clear that the Prophet Muhammad PBUH did this extremely well as his saga is replete with […]

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The history of Ramadan

Main Image Credit – Hasan Almasi When was Ramadan, Islam’s holy month of fasting, first observed? And how have its practices changed over time? Ramadan is Islam’s holy month of fasting and it’s been observed and celebrated by all Muslims around the world for more than 14 centuries. Ramadan is a time of peace, seeking […]

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Ramadan: Crunchy Potato & Kidney Bean Tikki Bites

Khazana, Saliha Mahmood Ahmed Tikki, bite-sized potato croquettes, are eaten throughout north India and Pakistan. They really are incredibly moreish. The addition of kidney beans gives these little morsels of delight an added textural dimension as well as giving an amazing pale pink hue to the croquette mix. They are totally wonderful served as a […]

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How can you be a good Muslim and a modern British woman?

The two are not mutually exclusive concepts – there is no correlation between being a “good Muslim” and being a “modern British woman”. In fact, both terms are so difficult to define and mean totally different things to different people. What makes a good Muslim and what makes a modern British woman? How should I […]

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