by Shakirah Hunter | Jun 27, 2022 | Muallimah Shakirah Hunter, Opinion and Analysis, Religious (opinion)
SHAKIRAH HUNTER Chocolate should never be an issue of contention- at least that is the universal understanding of chocolate , yet last week we had contradictory statements coming out of our Halaal certification bodies – one stating that certain chocolate products were... by Shakirah Hunter | Jun 20, 2022 | Muallimah Shakirah Hunter, Opinion and Analysis, Religious (opinion)
Shakirah Hunter This past weekend my nieces and nephews came over for our first sleepover. We had a lovely pizza evening followed by a anasheed evening with words being mumbled and lovely tea in tiny Turkish teacups. The four-year-old and three-year-old were super...
by Shakirah Hunter | Jun 14, 2022 | Muallimah Shakirah Hunter, Opinion and Analysis, Religious (opinion)
Shakirah Hunter The Hujaaj have been leaving. The farewells are so overwhelming. As we stand at the airport, we find ourselves crying for people that we don’t even know. The lists have been so long, preparation from snacks to the best of luggage. Ihram checks, the...
by Shakirah Hunter | Jun 12, 2022 | Muallimah Shakirah Hunter, Opinion and Analysis, Religious (opinion)
Shakirah Hunter Uproar has met the release of the controversial film “Lady in Heaven” as it hits mainstream media outlets. As soon as it was released a petition was signed and just in the first day it received over a hundred thousand signatures. This film sparked fury...
by Shakirah Hunter | Jun 12, 2022 | Muallimah Shakirah Hunter, Opinion and Analysis, Religious (opinion)
Shakirah Hunter I was walking through the shopping centre close to my home , rushing through my day when I heard an elderly man say something that made me stop. A well dressed old man ,his hands shaking tells the lady he is talking to “forgive me I...
