Syeda Sehar Asad - The Community on Friday

The Balance Between Self Improvement and Humility

March 6, 2026

Striving for self-improvement is a natural and noble part of human life. Every individual desires growth, success, and progress, whether in their personal character, career, education, or faith. Islam encourages believers to seek excellence and to continuously better themselves. However, while ambition and hard work are praiseworthy, they must always be accompanied by humility. A Muslim understands that although effort is required, all strength, opportunity, and success ultimately come from Allah. Therefore, true self-improvement lies in maintaining a balance between striving for personal growth and recognising one’s dependence on the Creator.

Faith in Practice: Balancing Religious Rituals with Modern Life

January 15, 2026

Life today moves at a ridiculous pace. Time gets chopped up; attention scatters. People chase productivity and forget to breathe. In all this rush, religious rituals can start to feel like interruptions. Prayers get pushed back, fasting feels extra tough, and spiritual focus slips away in the glare of screens and endless to-do lists. Plenty of Muslims carry this quiet guilt—not because their faith is weak, but because they’re just trying to keep up with a world that never slows down.

The Prophet’s Teaching on Family and Community in The Digital Age

October 12, 2025

The digital age has radically transformed how we live, forging unprecedented connection and ways to communicate. With social media, smartphones and constant notifications, the world feels more accessible than ever. Yes, it’s ironic that many people find themselves struggling with feelings of isolation and detachment. Amidst this ever – changing landscape, the enduring wisdom of Prophet Muhammad (saw) shows us a way forward, towards finding balance. His teachings remind us of the utmost importance of family ,community, and moral integrity in all aspects of life, even the digital world we now live in.

Understanding Mental and Physical Health

March 4, 2025

Understanding Mental and Physical Health by Syeda Sehar Asad.

When we come across such a topic, we end up mixing both, not realizing that mental health is not the same as physical but both can effectual – mental can affect physical and vise versa.

Khoja Heritage: Building the Future while Honouring the Past

January 26, 2025

Modernity brings both opportunities and challenges for preserving the Khoja heritage. Global migration has depressed the community, diluting localized traditions, while creating new diasporic networks. Additionally, younger kids reconcile their heritage with contemporary identities. What role do youths have in the future of this heritage?

This publication originally started as print magazine in Nairobi under the auspices of the Haydari Madrasah. Later on, with greater demand for online material and demand to suppress costs as well as reach a wider audience, TC on Friday, became an online "Friday supplement". In the early 2000s, the forum received the support of The World Federation, giving their blessings to the publication as well as helping in its broadcast.

Again, with passage of time, changes are imminent as we now move to a more interactive state - a blog. To this end, I seek the support of all members who can contribute their valuable time and written material to the forum, which is being read all across the world.

Thank you

M Suleman
Moderator

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