I said: Muslimness.com is a networking platform for cool Muslim organisations, people and events, aiming to promote the trendiest Muslim blogs, vlogs, news on current affairs, and creative Muslims.

Language skills are undervalued. With over 1 million words in the English language, our vocabulary is still limited and we resort to foul language and texting as an accepted form of communication. It is an acceptable form, but we need to switch off and have articulate, adult conversations more often.

I said: Yes, the American Muslim scene has more action but compared to Britain, it's 40 times larger so there is an amplified American Muslim culture. Things are bigger, maxed out, maxi-sized, everything is "awesome". Even politics is a form of entertainment. In Britain, attitudes are generally more conservative. However, while British Muslim projects are not on the same scale as America, we are just as innovative, creative and revolutionary. There are renowned British Muslim figures in every field, outspoken, and creating change. Hamdulillah.

"Vina has been well so far, together with her family. She still does not study because she is too young. She says she likes playing with her friends the most. She sends regards to you (Zaufishan) and wishes you a good year."

"We want Blue Hijab Day to become a mainstream awareness and fundraising effort with a Muslim face."

“Autism is a different way of thinking about, understanding and feeling the world.” - Emma Apple

"Vina is fine, and together with her family. She does not go to school. She likes playing with her friends. She said that when she starts going to school, she will love learning and studying and playing. Lastly, she sends greetings to you (Zaufishan)."

"The best house among the Muslims is the house in which orphans are well treated. The worst house among the Muslims is the house in which orphans are ill treated. I and the guardian of the orphan will be in the Garden like that," (holding up two entwined fingers). Reported by Abu Hurayra (ra)

"Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the near neighbor, the neighbor farther away, the companion at your side, the traveler, and those whom your right hands possess. Indeed, Allah does not like those who are self-deluding and boastful." (Qur'an, 4:36)

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakhatuh!

I pray you’re in the best of health and imaan as always.

Charity Week is a student run initiative that encourages individuals to sacrifice a bit of their time and direct their skills and talents to a great cause. Its success is entirely dependant on the commitment shown by students and the end result is a reflection on Muslim students in the UK.

University life can impose significant stress on students with exams and coursework deadlines but is also an incredible opportunity to experience and do many new things - use your time and talent to make a difference, providing the perfect opportunity to gain valuable experience in fundraising. Charity Week is also an excellent example of the Muslim student community uniting and co-operating to help those less fortunate.

It is one week in the year, where Islamic societies, colleges, schools, community associations and businesses from across the country come together to raise crazy amounts of money for orphans and needy children around the world!

ONE week - ONE cause - ALL the difference!

***EDIT*** This post has been published later than expected

We had* a few days left for this appeal as it finished on Sunday 1st November insha’Allah but if you would like to donate (via MMU’s Islamic Society in association with Islamic Relief) then you can go on our ‘justgiving’ page or you can join our facebook group and contact the head brother/sister or even me on there.

MMU ISOC CW JustGiving page.

MMU ISOC CW Facebook group.

Allah bless you and remember the crescent radio team, myself and my brother in your duas. Take care. Wa alaikum us salam wa rahmatullahi wa barakhatuh.

Peace & respect ★

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