Saleem Yusuf
The majority of us are all working towards something, whether it’s for something in this dunya or akhira. We try our best to work our way around things to reach our goals, often forgetting about what’s in front of us. At times too, we’re consumed with trying to reach that next chapter in life by getting that degree or getting married.
Read MoreGihan Hassan
I recently found myself in a discussion about what it means to be self-centred and how it is perceived as negative. Although “self-centred” has many different names, it may mean different things to different people.
Read MoreSitra Abdosh
As you get older, you realise that the people you surround yourself with play a huge part in your life. You may have developed a bond with someone over tough times in your life, received countless pieces of advice or lost yourself in sheer enjoyment with a particular person.
Read MoreAzam Hassan
As a kid, I never truly understood the value of advice from someone older than myself, but at a certain point in life, you realise that it’s basically a cheat sheet to life or, at the very least, a hint for the future.
Read MoreAisha Khalaf
Several hours out from Melbourne, you can find me by the roaring ocean, sand between my toes and a snack in my hand most weekdays after 5 pm. I’ve been calling this little beach city, Warrnambool, located at the end of the Great Ocean Road in Victoria home for about 2 years now.
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Family, friends, money and even status are all things that may give us a sense of security. We can lean on family and friends when we're stressed or just need someone to talk to. Money can ensure that the roof over our heads stays and that iPhone 12 plan is paid in full.
Read MoreAzam Hassan
We overthink, overthink, OVERTHINK! We psychoanalyse the situation and overvalue it to the greatest extent. What could’ve happened? What should’ve happened? What did happen? Repeating to the point of insanity. The moment is constantly replayed in our minds which continues to lower our self-esteem.
Read MoreSitra Abdosh
A person’s sense of security can be comprised of many different aspects, an important one being the fulfillment of one’s expectations. For many, this provides safety and security. But what happens when things play out in a way that is unexpected or unforeseen? What happens when you experience a failure?
Read MoreGihan Hassan
The most important lesson I learned across many during Covid was being able to draw a line between being lonely and being alone. To be alone is a natural state of just ‘being’, whereas loneliness is an emotional response to not being in the company of others or something.
Read MoreSalaam everyone,
Ramadan Kareem! We’re super excited to host our annual youth iftar at our Markaz next Sunday .
Mina Ibrahim
With the month of Ramadan right around the corner, it is important for us to continue to learn and reflect about the lessons embedded in the wondrous night journey of Isra wal Miraj. to calm, I sit here with the manager of 2020’s fundraising event - Abdullah Yusuf.
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Well, here we are coming off another great December 24 Annual Fundraising Event. My name is Ali and as someone who was able to take part in the production of the passing year’s event, I am still recovering from all the buzz and excitement. As the air begins to calm, I sit here with the manager of 2020’s fundraising event - Abdullah Yusuf.
Read MoreNeihad Abdulwadud
I recall being in year twelve and struggling to write about the topic ‘identity and belonging’ despite English being my strongest subject. My English teacher sat me down and very frankly said “Neihad, you of all people have the best of both worlds,” as though she couldn’t fathom why I’d produced the weakest piece I’d ever submitted.
Read MoreGihan Hassan
The scary thing about conformity is that it's unintentional. You’re unconsciously picking up cues from your surroundings which slowly begin to penetrate your beliefs and actions. Conformity isn't necessarily good or bad, it can guide us to develop good habits and abandon bad ones or it could have dangerous consequences that can harm your courage, steadfastness and identity.
Read MoreAzam Hassan
Labels are the tags people attach to identify who others are to the world. Labels help us connect with other individuals with similar identities, helps us form bonds and associate ourselves to others.
Read MoreSitra Abdosh
As a first-generation Harari Australian, I was lucky enough to have had a fortunate upbringing. Looking back, I realise that I had been offered every possible opportunity and was surrounded by extremely supportive family and friends.
Read MoreSaleem Yusuf
Being in primary school thinking the high schoolers knew everything. Then reaching high school and looking at university students believing that they have it all figured out. Finally landing yourself in the degree you’ve worked so hard for and officially becoming a university student. Realizing you are still yet to have it all together, possibly when you finally graduate.
Read MoreSabri Ôr Sôrinta // Patience a Beautiful Virtue
Hararian Org and AYM Media presents a programme of performances, poems and speeches by members of the community from the comfort of your home. Join us on Youtube Live via Hararian Organisation on December 24th 2020 at 7:00pm.
Read MoreUnearth is a photo series by five global artists illustrating their new normal and how their lenses have shifted in trying times of isolation - each lens unearthing a different perspective on the world.
Read MoreDr Orit Abdalla
3. The way we dress
Recently, Nurin Ghazzawi took to Instagram to address the topic of hijab on social media. She could not have said it any better; the hijab is simply an obligation.
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