Saleem Yusuf
The older I get, the more I realise how vast we are as Muslims. Having moved to a lot of different regions in Australia, I got to see a variety of people from cultures different from what I’m familiar with. One aspect that always never fails to stay consistent is the obligations we all have as Muslims…
Read MoreAzam Hassan
Given a topic like unions and cultural appropriateness, it seems fitting to focus on the cultural significance of Shawwal Eid and its role in bringing together the Harari community…
Read MoreSitra Abdosh
For many, the month of Ramadan presents an opportunity to centre oneself and take a step back from the constant focus on worldly matters…
Read MoreGihan Hassan
Being born into Islam is one thing, but learning to fall in love with the religion you were born into is such a beautiful transition. When I was younger, I saw how important Ramadan was through the lens of my parents. Their excitement towards Ramadan heavily influenced me in a way that made me restless every night leading up to the holy month…
Read MoreSitra Abdosh
As we enter the new year, we find ourselves caught up in setting resolutions. It’s no doubt that being surrounded by like-minded people collectively striving towards the same goals can boost motivation and provides a solid start to the new year…
Read MoreAzam Hassan
Growth is a constant theme in our lives. As children, we yearned for independence and the ability to do certain things. However, once we reach that age, we are faced with new responsibilities that come with growing up…
Read MoreSaleem Yusuf
Wherever I may be, this one month will always feel different. We could be doing the same things as the previous month yet the air smells fresher and the stresses of life seem lighter. It’s safe to say this is genuinely my favourite time of year…
Read MoreSaleem Yusuf
The time has come for me to open the next chapter of my life as I have officially moved out this year. I, fortunately, have been blessed with an amazing mother who taught me the value of cleanliness, cooking, showing kindness, never giving up and staying true to my deen…
Read MoreSitra Abdosh
As a young adult navigating through her twenties, it’s hard to say that I’m solidified in my habits, goals and motivations. No one talks about the huge development that goes on during this time…
Read MoreGihan Hassan
The Harari Organisation has impacted generation after generation of Melbourne-raised children over the last 20 years. From Saturday Schools to our very own Markaz Al-Hidaya, the influence our teachers, leaders, and elderly have had on our lives has become unforgettable and are memories we often look back on…
Read MoreSitra Abdosh
When lockdown was announced most of us were finding ways to cope at home and spend the extra time that we thought we’d never have. Whether it was brushing up on cooking skills or finally starting that DIY reno project, many can agree that we found ourselves completing tasks that we would’ve never previously had the time for.
Read MoreSaleem Yusuf
Driving down the block, you look left, right and centre for a single parking spot. Finding a spot around the corner in front of someone’s house and you think to yourself: “I hope they don’t get mad”.
Read MoreAzam Hassan
‘Absence makes the heart grow fonder’ - Thomas Haynes Bayly
Most of our fondest moments and treasured memories are situated in and amongst people we love and respect. If the reopening of the lockdown has taught us anything, it's how much we miss and cherish community in the entirety of the word.
Read MoreAzam Hassan
The main thing I hope you take from this read is that sacrifice is not a loss. It is a small forfeit for superior gain. Sacrifice in a general concept is to leave out an aspect to benefit a better end result.
Read MoreAdilah Munir
As the saying goes: "In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take". If there is one thing that we all need to do, it would be to look more deeply into ourselves in earnest and look at what we are doing and what we have done. That way it might help us to start prioritising what is more important for our akhirah.
Read MoreSaleem Yusuf
The moment we think of friends we think of the fun times. A healthy friendship should involve a lot of memorable moments. However, true friendship is shown when times aren’t all sunshine & rainbows. If you’re anything like me, I don’t throw the term friend around very easily.
Read MoreGihan Hassan
Writing this specific article was probably most difficult as I myself struggle between choosing what and when to sacrifice and how to make decisions. I read somewhere that the hardest kind of resistance is when you’re resisting yourself.
Read MoreSitra Abdosh
Often it may seem like some people never really have to work hard to get to a position you’d give your blood, sweat and tears for. Goals may come into fruition relatively ‘easier’ for certain people.
Read MoreMohammed Khalaf
My teacher had said, “many of our blessings are only realised after having lost them”. I never really gave this too much thought until recently. For me, it was one of those things you hear again and again but take no heed.
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