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Time as Sacred – Rediscovering the Spiritual Significance of the Hijri New Year from a Shia Islam Perspective

June 29, 2025

Time as Sacred – Rediscovering the Spiritual Significance of the Hijri New Year from a Shia Islam Perspective by Mohamedarif Mohamed Suleman

s the moon waxes and wanes, marking the passage of celestial bodies across the vast canvas of the night, so too does the Islamic calendar usher in a new year. The Hijri New Year, particularly for Shi´a Muslims, is not merely a chronological marker; it is a profound spiritual threshold, a moment to pause, reflect, and most importantly, to embark on a journey of profound self-reformation. In a world increasingly dominated by the relentless ticking of clocks and the commodification of every moment, the Hijri New Year invites us to rediscover time as sacred, a precious trust from the Divine, imbued with opportunities for growth and spiritual ascent

What Was Gained, What Was Lost

June 15, 2025

What Was Gained, What Was Lost by Mohamedarif Mohamed Suleman

Between the hopes of youth and the nostalgia of old age lies the winding corridor of human experience. It is a place not marked by clear milestones, but by subtle shifts – moments barely noticed at the time, yet monumental in hindsight. Between strength and weakness, between fullness and hollowness, the story of a life unfolds, asking a question both haunting and humbling: what was gained, and what was lost?

Understanding Body Image

June 8, 2025

A Simple Thought: Stay Unique by Asgar Jafferali Dhanji

Is ChatGPT making you lazy?

May 18, 2025

Is ChatGPT making you lazy?
by Aliasgher Mohamedraza Janmohammed (Cape Town, South Africa)

This post is written by ChatGPT.

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Kidding! It’s written by me, Aliasgher. But how did it make you feel when you read the first line? Did you want to ignore what was written, or were you interested in seeing what this post was about? I bet the true answer was somewhere in the middle, at least with the people in my circles, who seem to be tired of reading AI-generated messages. Some find it truly humorous that people copy/paste from their AI assistant and share their responses with the world. They argue, at least try and edit the post, will you? I think the majority of us are also smart enough to know when a post is written by AI. The style of writing, the additions of emojis in specific locations, the numbered emojis, and the bolded words are all prompts that this was edited or written purely by the AI. So, can we get some originality, please?

Between Enlightenment and Samosas

March 30, 2025

Between Enlightenment and Samosas by Dr Hasnain Gulamali Walji

Twenty-four days of fasting. Past Laylatul Qadr. The finish line is in sight, yet I find myself standing still, asking, Where am I on my spiritualometer?

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
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