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Saira Iffat Bhatti, Slough If you could hear every silent prayer at Jalsa Salana, what would it sound like? Perhaps, it would be a mother quietly praying for her child’s health. Somewhere nearby, a student is asking Allah to Guide their future. Another attendee is grieving the loss of a loved one, asking for the…
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From Pledge to Practice: The Ten Conditions of Bai’at at Jalsa Saira Bhatti and Bareera Ghaffar explore the Ten Conditions of Bai’at as taken in the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and, more specifically, how these principles are exemplified, or should be exemplified, during Jalsa Salana. Worshipping God sincerely, being truthful, controlling our anger, being humble, serving…
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Maria Sadaf, Islamabad This year, as Ahmadis across Britain prepare for Jalsa Salana UK 2026, taking place from 24 to 26 July at Hadeeqatul Mahdi in Alton, Hampshire, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on how far this once small spiritual gathering has travelled to get here. It began, as it always does in…
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Syeda Ahmad, Hampshire In 1964, Malcolm X performed Hajj. In a letter he wrote from Mecca afterwards, he noted his bewilderment: ‘There were tens of thousands of pilgrims from all over the world. They were of all colors, from blue-eyed blonds to black skin Africans. But we were all participating in the same rituals, displaying…
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As we prepare for Jalsa Salana, Ayesha Naseem and Zona Tariq delve into Islamic history to talk about inspirational accounts of some admirable women from the time of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). From his blessed wives to other female companions, they discuss how their exemplary obedience to Allah,…
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Iffat Mirza Rashid, Alton Even someone who is as apathetic towards football as I am cannot ignore the hype and excitement of the football World Cup that comes around every few years. It infiltrates every aspect of English life, from shop window décor, to the adverts we see, to the family and friend meetups which…
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Danila Jonnud, Hampshire I know what you’re going to say. “Social Media is bad! Don’t scroll!! Do something useful!!!” And to that I say…you’re right. But as a literature student I’m used to finding meaning in the mundane. Critical thinking hasn’t been sucked out of me just yet. If you think it’s bad to scroll…
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Journey Through Sound Hala Hadi, Deer Park Childhood has a way of amplifying sound. At eight years old, I would sit in the back of my dad’s car, giggling as a mischievous gust of air slipped past the window and rushed against my ears, while we sped along the motorway. The deep grinding of the…
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Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot The political landscape has become increasingly bleak over the last decade, with Governments and policies leaning towards the right of the political spectrum. Local elections in early May were another blow, with the anti-migrant Reform party gaining council seats across the country, including in my local area. Just as had happened after…
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Fatiha Nadeem, Bradford Imagine a world where everyone spoke the same language, wore the same kind of clothes and had similar personalities. At first glance, this may seem ideal, however it would be a world without diversity – a world without the beauty that our differences bring. It is this very beauty that F.R. Tennant,…
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