Editorial
It is often said that Ramadan rolls around when you need it most. Muslims around the world will soon welcome the month of Ramadan—fasting, reciting and reflecting upon the Qur’an, offering extra prayers in congregation, and carrying out acts of charity. This year,...
Ramadan Does Not Arrive to Fix You
The author is a Psychologist (MSc Clinical Psychology) and has an eye for details in nature.Ramadan Does Not Arrive to Fix You Ramadan does not enter gently. It knocks sleep out of alignment, dries mouths by mid-morning, and turns ordinary afternoons into something...
Balancing Deen & Dunya – A Qur’anic Perspective
The author is an undergraduate student of ChemistryOne of the most common struggles for Muslims today is finding the right balance between Deen (faith) and Dunya (worldly life). We talk about them as if they are two separate worlds pulling us in opposite directions....
Building a Daily Connection with the Qur’an
Azamgarh, Uttar PradeshWhy a Daily Connection Matters The Qur’an holds immense importance in the life of every Muslim. A daily connection with it is not a luxury or an extra—it is a quiet necessity. When we allow the Qur’an to enter our routine, it reshapes our...
Self-Care During Ramadan Is Not Selfish: Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Boundaries During Fasting
The author is a mental health advocate and psychology writerDo you know that several studies and research findings have established a strong relationship between intermittent fasting and improved mental health? Research across the world—including countries like the...
Laylat-ul-Qadr: The Night That Changes a Lifetime Beyond Rituals — How Sincerity, Duʿā’, and Inner Repair Matter More Than Perfection
The author is a homemaker from Bhopal, Madhya PradeshWhy Allah Calls Us Back to Forgiveness What Allah said, and why He wants us to seek forgiveness, is rooted in His mercy. Allah loves us more than seventy mothers. Subḥān Allah. Laylat-ul-Qadr is a chance we are...
Awareness Without Fear: A Women’s Guide to Early Detection and Cancer Screening
The author is a Kuwait-based dietitianCancer, the word is often spoken in hushed tones, surrounded by fear, much like an unmentionable name in popular stories. The mere mention of the word usually brings fear and gloom. Not realising that early detection and timely...
Grief As Pedagogy
The author is a trauma-informed counsellor with experience walking alongside vulnerable and minoritised communities across mental health, advocacy, and systemic change.I often think of the void he left behind. The void in me, which is selfishly the most primal to me....
The Purpose of Life Through the Lens of Surah Al-Mulk
Questioning Purpose in Moments of Quiet Ache Dear Allah, why am I here? Most of us begin to ask this question when our efforts go unnoticed, when we are never acknowledged, when criticism becomes part of our daily routine, when intentions are misunderstood, and when...
Trials As Blessings: Understanding Allah’s Tests
As believers whose emaan rises and falls, we’ve all asked ourselves at some point: Why does Allah SWT test us? It’s a question we’ve carried from childhood, still carry today, and will probably carry in the future too. But what we must keep reminding ourselves is...
Understanding Qadr and Our Expectations
The author is a graduate in English and is currently pursuing postgraduate studies in English and Islamic Studies. She is also a member of GIO MangaloreUnderstanding Qadr and Our Expectations In Islam, there are six articles of faith, one of which is belief in Divine...
Does God Exist? The Parable of Two Souls: A Reflection on Faith, Existence and the Unseen
The author is a B.Sc. Biotechnology graduate from MAHE Manipal–DubaiIn the enclosed darkness of a womb, two souls exist side by side. They float in warmth, nourished by an unseen cord, their every need mysteriously satisfied. Around them, a steady rhythm pulses,...
Refugees of the Modern World: Lessons from Islamic Compassion
A Global Crisis of Displacement Today, the world is more connected and advanced than ever before, yet it is also facing one of the largest refugee crises in history. Millions of people are forced to leave their homes and hometowns due to war, violence, political...
Are We Afraid of Being Kind?
The author is a student of Delhi UniversityQuestioning Our Hesitation Kindness is one of the simplest human qualities, yet many of us hesitate to show it. We rush through life, unsure whether to check on someone, greet a person, or offer a small gesture of warmth....
Visible or Overexposed? Navigating Sharing in a Digital World
The Thin Line Between Sharing and Oversharing In a world where every moment can be captured, posted, and shared in an instant, the line between sharing and oversharing has never been more blurred. Social media gives us the power to show the world who we are, but it...
Pre-Boards: A Practice Ground, Not a Life Verdict
The author is a Counselling Psychologist and writerAs pre-boards draw closer, a familiar wave of anxiety begins to ripple through students and households alike. The pressure to perform, to score, and to “prove oneself” can feel overwhelming. However, it’s important to...
The Role of Youth in the Prophet’s ﷺ Mission
Guntur, Andhra PradeshTo the young people, it’s essential to look up to the youth during the time of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and their unwavering commitment to his mission. From the moment they embraced Islam until their final breaths, their lives were anchored in the...
Take me somewhere
Take me down lanes, I’ve never seen. Tell me stories, I’ve never heard. Show me places, To which I haven’t been. Give me things, I’ve never had. Tell me what it’s like sleep under the sky full of stars, To know, what’s beyond Jupiter and mars. To be on the greener...
Perish
The poet is a member of GIO Udupi, KarnatakaIt’s been long that I think of it.For every drying crop, every passing day Reminds me of it. I see it in the portrait,Of those who once spoke alive. and in pitsof the graveyards,As its gates open wide. And in them I find, a...
Words That Leave Scars
They say words have the power to change the world,but no one warns you how easily they can shatter someone’s world too. Their words are etched into my heart,echoing endlessly in my mind.If only I could erase them from my system,perhaps I wouldn’t feel this broken...
Fervorous
ridiculous of humans I shall say for letting go of prayers they wish to stay it’s alright the milestone lies when you asked for it not when it wasn’t cherished for the worth of it ardently you and me desire for our devotions we perspire blood , sweat and tears all in...
Valentine’s Day in Islam?
The author is a freelance writer and former content writer from Noida“Every religion speaks of love, but Islam shows how to protect it.” 14th February marks Valentine’s Day, and the whole world celebrates love, but Muslims follows different approach- seeking true love...
From Iqra to Institutions: Education, Muslim Legacy, and the Question of Democracy
The author is a law student at the University of MumbaiEducation in the Muslim intellectual tradition has never been limited to classrooms, examinations, or degrees. From the earliest Islamic institutions to modern universities, education was imagined as a space of...
Children’s Corner
Ramadan Beyond Fasting Ramadan is not only about staying hungry or thirsty. It is about self-control, empathy, discipline, and responsibility. Fill in the Blanks Choose the correct word from the box. (intention • patience • generosity • discipline • reflection)...
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