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Walking the Ikigai Path to Meaningful Living

August 10, 2025

Resilience is often misunderstood as the mere ability to endure. But in the fire of Karbala, we see that it is something much greater. It is the capacity to remain whole when everything around you is breaking. It is the ability to suffer, and still choose meaning. It is the strength to lose everything and still not lose yourself.

Passing the Torch: Reimagining Muharram for a New Generation

August 10, 2025

Passing the torch, of a fire that keeps burning, not only staying lit, but growing with each generation. The more we learn about the tragedy of Karbala, the more we internalise its teachings,, the more deeply we understand and accept the message of Islam, the more we love Muharram and are increasingly eager for it each year. We must ask ourselves how we can ensure that the message of Muharram continues to resonate deeply with the hearts of our youth?

The Spiritual Journey of Arbaeen – A Path of Reform and Renewal

August 8, 2025

The Spiritual Journey of Arbaeen – A Path of Reform and Renewal by Mohamedarif Mohamed Suleman

The Arbaeen pilgrimage is a profound expression of faith and devotion in Shi´a Muslim tradition, commemorating the 40th day after Ashura, marking the end of a period of mourning for Imam Hussain (AS), a grandson of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). One of the most poignant aspects of this pilgrimage is the 80km walk from Najaf to Karbala, undertaken by millions of devotees. This journey is more than a physical trek; it represents a spiritual path of reform, renewal, and devotion.

Science in the Quran: Discovering God Through His Creation

August 8, 2025

A lot of people think science and religion are two separate worlds that cannot overlap. As a woman in science, I know this isn’t true at all. The more I study science, the more I see how much it aligns with the Quran, and the more my faith deepens.

Aáshura: Uphold Justice and Resist Oppression!

August 3, 2025

Ashura: Uphold Justice and Resist Oppression! by Mohammed Khaku (Allentown, USA)

istorian Edward Gibbon remarked on the Battle of Karbala, stating, “In a distant age, the tragedy of the death of Hussein will awaken the sympathy of the coldest reader.”

A’zamallahu Ujurana wa Ujurakum bi Musaabinaa bil Husayn (as)

May Allah Make Great our reward and your reward for our Grief on Imam Husayn (as).

The month of Muharrum, signifying the Islamic New Year, commenced on June 27th. The 10th of Muharram, referred to as Aáshura, was on July 6th.

Muharram marks the beginning of the twelve months in the Islamic calendar. It is a period of not joy, or celebration, but rather observed as a time of sorrow and mourning.

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.

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M Suleman
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