Ricky Aggarwal 
We have personal trainers, therapists and workplace mentors. But an emerging trend is life coaching, couched in the self-help universe. Amal Awad speaks to three Muslim women who are dedicated to empowering others. Anthony Robbins, with his humour and incantation-infused message of personal growth, is a household name. Not far behind him is Louise L Hay, whose … Read more
Isra Hashmi suggests some ways to make this sacred month enjoyable for the little ones. Ramadan is such a powerful spiritual month, in which we spend long days fasting and nights in prayer. We set goals for ourselves and work hard to turn our focus inward. We try to make as much du’a and recite as much Qur’an as … Read more
Some Muslim mothers display an obvious bias towards their male offspring. As this carries on into their adulthood, it is not only their wives and sisters who suffer—so, too, do the men themselves. By Mariam Mokhtar. At one time, our ummah had the most liberal attitudes towards women’s rights the civilized world had ever seen. But … Read more
The first Muslim member of the House of Lords in the United Kingdom was Lord Henry Stanley, a British convert to Islam, in 1869. Henry Edward John Stanley, 3rd Baron Stanley of Alderley and 2nd Baron Eddisbury (11 July 1827 – 11 December 1903), was a historian who translated The first voyage around the world by … Read more
Many favour square scarves, but they can be tricky to style. Here are some hijab tutorials and ideas compiled by Shea Rasol. Basic Square Scarf Tutorial by Lovethinkdream Simple and direct tutorial for hijab newbies who are looking for an easy updo, or for anyone looking to try out the Turkish hijab wrap. All you need is … Read more