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The Role of the Community in Spiritual Journey

April 6, 2025

The role of community in a spiritual journey is profound and multifaceted. Many spiritual traditions emphasize that the journey is not purely individual but is enriched and supported by the presence of others.

Psalms of Healing: Al-Sahifa Al-Sajjadiya | Mental Health and Spirituality

April 4, 2025

Al-Sahifa Al-Sajjadiya is a compilation of supplications attributed to Imam Ali, son of Hussain, which aims to nurture man’s relationship with His creator and creation. With links to modern psychology, this documentary provides insights into the Sahifa and explores the psychology that underpins many of the supplications that are present within it.

Building Mental Resilience through Spirituality

March 30, 2025

Resilience in Islam is more than just putting up with adversity. It’s about strengthening your faith and discovering purpose in them. We are reminded by the Quran and the teachings of the Ahlul Bayt (AS) that although hardships are an inevitable aspect of life, they also bring about great benefits. We develop the inner fortitude required to face life’s obstacles with purpose by practicing self-reflection (Tafakkur), patience (Sabr), and faith in Allah (Tawakkul).

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?

The Power of Prayer and Du’a in Islam: A Conversation with the Divine

March 28, 2025

Every Cloud Has Its Dark Lining – The Pessimism Predicament by Mohamedarif Mohamed Suleman

hroughout the ages, across countless generations, faith and belief systems have served as guiding lights, uniting communities and offering solace during tumultuous times. However, in recent years, an unsettling trend has emerged, where the essence of these belief systems – the messages of hope, compassion, and unity – has been overshadowed by an exaggerated reverence for their messengers. This shift has fostered polarization, eroding the very foundations that once fostered harmony among adherents.

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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