Shakirah Hunter I have always heard the advice to ensure that we take care first and foremost of the relationship...
Religious (opinion) Articles
True Love For The Ahlul Bayt – Mufti Yusuf Moosagie
There is a sect in the world that claim that they are unequaled and unsurpassed in their love and allegiance for the ...
Do you know the paternal aunts of the Holy Prophet (s)?
Shakirah Hunter Six strong sister - the paternal aunts of Nabie (صلى الله عليه وسلم )were renowned for their strength...
The Ultimate Grace of Allah – Pondering over the words of Allah Ta’ala
Shakirah Hunter We often recite the word "fadhl in the Holy Qur'an and don't realise the massive impact this word has in our lives and the multiple meanings that one word has. Allah Ta'ala uses one word to highlight the extensive nature of His Grace upon us . He...
What does judging others tell you about yourself?
Shakirah Hunter Judging others is an instinctive part of our lives as human beings, the mind finds it easy to be curious about people but it becomes too lazy to investigate the why behind any action. Therefore, the easiest response is to create judgement. Aisha...
Are we aware of the responsibility to our neighbours on a daily basis?
Shakirah Hunter The UK is currently seeing soaring temperatures. With forty degree temperatures and most of the UK not equipped to deal with such highs , an air-conditioned room is not the norm in an otherwise well equipped country. It is in times of need like this...
The Dua Portal – The excitement of returning home from hajj is still focused on acceptance and forgiveness.
– SHAKIRAH HUNTER We were all at OR Tambo international, for the first time since the Pandemic hit - the restrictions were lifted completely. Rushing into the international arrivals, the first Hujaaj had arrived. It was a moment of excitement, noise and children...
How to we give advice without forcing our opinions on others?
Shakirah Hunter Recently I received a lovely message from a sister, she was concerned about something and wanted to give advice, but she was absolutely terrified of coming across as if she were being judgmental. She worried that I might block her, or it might affect...
HALAL CHOCOLATE WARS
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...
The Dua Portal: When fatigue overwhelms you
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...
The Dua Portal: Duas to bid farewell to the Hujaaj
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...
The work of the Shayateen amongst men – The controversial film “THE LADY OF HEAVEN”
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...