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A Reflection on Death
A few months ago, I went through one of the biggest trials in my life. People say this a lot, but it really felt like...
Read MoreChina's Injustices Against Uighur Muslims
As part of our Islamophobia Awareness Month Campaign we wanted to raise awareness of what is happening to Uighur Muslims in China. Who are the...
Read MoreThe Science of Chai☕
Yes, that’s right – I’ve just made quite a bold statement that there is a science to the perfect cup of chai, bear with me....
Read MoreIslamophobia - A problem for everyone
وَلْتَكُن مِّنكُمْ أُمَّةٌ يَدْعُونَ إِلَى الْخَيْرِ وَيَأْمُرُونَ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَيَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ الْمُنكَرِ وَأُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الْمُفْلِحُون And let there be [arising] from you a nation inviting to...
Read MoreThe Dawn of Islam in West Africa
West Africa, often an overlooked part of the Muslim world, is a place with a rich, and lengthy Islamic history. Islam first appeared here during...
Read MoreThe Legacy of Sumayyah Bint Khayyat
Another remarkable woman with great significance in early Islam is Sumayyyah bint Khayyat. She played an important role in early Islam by exhibiting strength in...
Read MoreThe Legacy of Umm Ayman
The early history of Islam is marked by many remarkable black individuals who played an important role in the life of the Prophet SAW and...
Read MoreBest Places To Eat In Manchester
If you’re familiar with eating out and experimenting then you’ll know that the price of food doesn’t always dictate it’s quality nor does it guarantee...
Read MoreLiving At Home During University
Starting university can be a daunting experience. For many it’s their first time living away from home, taking care of their own finances, and being...
Read MoreA Muslim's Guide to Living on Campus
From our own experience, we know moving away from home for the first time to an unfamiliar city can be intimidating, especially as a Muslim...
Read MoreWelcome Back!
From the eager freshers to the returning students, we warmly welcome you this September of 2020 to the University, ISoc, and most importantly, to our...
Read More'Today I Wanted to End My Life'. An Account on Having Hope
As part of our Mind Your Mind Mental Health Campaign we will be submitting stories that you send in to us about your experiences with...
Read MoreMental Illness Is Not A Personal Failure
As part of our Mind Your Mind Mental Health Campaign we will be submitting stories that you send in to us about your experiences with...
Read More'I Didn't Realise I Had Mental Health Issues Until This Year'
As part of our Mind Your Mind Mental Health Campaign we will be submitting stories that you send in to us about your experiences with...
Read MoreShare Your Story: Story 1
As part of our 'Mind Your Mind' Mental Health Campaign we asked you to share your stories. Our aim is to create a space to...
Read MoreAl-Kitab Club: The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Malcom X is such a well-known figure across the world, but how much do we really know about his life? “I’ve had enough of someone...
Read MoreOh the Places You'll Pray!
Most of us often find ourselves praying between the masjid, university prayers rooms or in our homes but on occasion, when we can't find anywhere...
Read MoreAl-Kitab Club: Our Thoughts on This Month's Book
If you’ve ever wanted to delve into the Seerah of the Prophet but didn’t know where to start, this book is for you! Title: Muhammad...
Read MoreCoping with Injustice: Strike Your Stick Like Musa (AS)
Every time we turn on the news, scroll down our Facebook feeds or listen to the radio it seems as though all we hear about...
Read MoreRevert stories: The only Muslim in the village
This week we got the opportunity to interview Sherrie, an MA Translation and Interpreting Studies student from Malpas, who reverted to Islam. The interview was wonderfully insightful...
Read MoreInterview Corner: Reflections from the Refugee Camps
This week, we sat down with committee members from Manchester ISoc to hear what they had to say about their recent trip to Lebanon with...
Read MoreIntroducing Al-Kitab Club
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu! Manchester ISoc would like to present Al-Kitab Club. We can often feel overwhelmed by all of the things we wish...
Read MoreFavourite Ayahs challenge by Manchester ISoc
The Qur’an. 6236 ayahs. Each one perfectly beautiful in its own way. Each one full of answers, lessons and guidance. We wanted to hear from...
Read MoreWe're back!
Assalamualaikum! It's fair to say that some long overdue blog posts are in order! After dusting off the cobwebs and eagerly scribbling away at...
Read MoreRamadan: The Last Ten Nights
Ramadan has taken me by storm. Just yesterday the month was dawning upon me, yet I find myself, today, already having reached the last 10...
Read MoreWelcome, Ramadan
“Ramadan will be starting on Saturday” “I’m sorry, don’t you mean Sunday?” “Brothers, we will be fasting on Monday!” Ramadan, the blessed 9th month of...
Read MoreThe Power of You
It’s important to surround ourselves with positivity, but we must also realise that we can’t completely isolate ourselves from negative energy. Ignorance, difficulty and injustice...
Read MoreWhat about tomorrow?
When I reflect on the past few months, I notice something. If you’d have asked me last year where I expected to be heading, my...
Read MoreLet’s talk about Mental Health
I’m a Muslim and I suffer from anxiety and depression. I used to feel so alone and isolated from my brothers and sisters. I’d see...
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