Issue 18 launched for Ramadan 1432/Summer 2011.
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In This Issue:
The Revival looks at one young mans journey from life on the street to life in prison and then discovering Islam again.
Offence: In possession of drugs with the intent to supply
Time Spent: 6 years
The point in my career which led me to engage in activities of crime was when my mother died. Being only 18 and very close to my mum, it was a huge shock when cancer had swept throughout her entire body and therefore, being unable to cope, I thought taking drugs and alcohol would temporarily ease the pain.
I think I’ve heard it all. People who think that it’s a must and that every female should adhere to it without fail (in a stiff upper lip sort of way).
People who believe that it’s not about what we look on the outside as it is actually undeniably, the inside that counts (Hmm, perhaps). And others still – like me, I must admit, who took a while to articulate an opinion. A journey towards the Hijaab, here is my story.
Apparently, love may be blind but marriage is the real eye-opener. Are you considering getting married or are already married? Wanna know how to keep your other half sweet? Have you been married for many years and wanna know how to put the spark back into your relationship? Check out The Revival’s 10 things that you need to do in order to have a happy marriage. 1. Role Expectation
Women, know your place! Only kidding. Truth is, you DO need to know what’s expected from you and vice versa. Even before you embark upon married life, both partners need to reach an agreement with regards to how the household responsibilities are divided and how they will behave towards each other.
8 – Confirmed media stereotypes
As if Muslims with bushy beards weren’t having a bad time already, what with stereotypes of Muslims terrorists in Hollywood films and Western newspapers. Along comes the biggest terrorist attack in America and its Muslims who are responsible. Not only that, but a Muslim in a big beard and turban praised those who carried out 9/11 and labelled them as martyrs. This totally contradicts Quran and Sunnah and can lead to kufr. To make matters worse, every other word in his speeches was Allah, Quran or Jihad. Not only did Muslims become synonymous with terrorism but so did Islam. 7 – Usurped authority
Catherine Heseltine is someone you would have seen on the mainstream media like BBC or Sky News representing Islam and the Muslims. Catherine is the CEO of Muslim Public Affairs Committee (MPAC) and she had a good old chat with The Revivals’ Iram Ramzan.
Despite standing on her feet for half a day, Catherine Heseltine’s mission in talking to every single Muslim about the importance of getting active in politics and media did not diminish.
And nor did her trademark smile.
If you stammer or stutter then only YOU know what life is like and what struggles and challenges you have to face. The Revival has spoken to a couple of people who stammer and talk about what life is like.
Jamal Ali, 35, Birmingham:
Here are my words of wisdom for everyone as I am an expert on stammering.
Basically stammerers are a section of society that are totally abandoned and left to suffer without any support and help. What they do not need are useless speech therapists who only serve the purpose of cementing the idea into the stammerers head that they have a problem.
*Lauren Evans is a nutritionist with BSc (Hons) in Human Nutrition and MSc in Exercise & Nutrition Science
Fasting during Ramadan is already a challenge within itself; however fasting during one of the warmest months of the year not only intensifies this challenge but also requires a true commitment that can only be marvelled. With an average of 14 hours fasting between Suhoor (Sunrise) and Iftar meals (Sunset), nutrition and hydration during meal time are both highly important.
Metabolism
In the name of Allah the most beneficent and Merciful.
There are some acts in Islam which are known as Fard e Kifaaya meaning it is a communal obligation. Therefore if no one from the Muslim community did this then all would be major sinners and if some did do this then all would be relieved of that duty. Washing, shrouding and praying (Janaza prayer) is a communal obligation for a deceased Muslim man or woman. It is obligatory upon Muslim men to wash the deceased Muslim man and it is obligatory upon Muslim women to wash a deceased Muslim woman.
By Shaykh Muhammad Salim Ghisa A. In the name of Allah the Most Beneficent and Merciful. Allah has defined roles for men and women by looking at their strengths and weaknesses and assigning them with certain responsibilities. However, there is no where in the Shariah where there is a point blank refusal for women to work or for men not to do the household chores.
Both these duties are permissible and sometimes recommended depending on each of the situations.
By Alveena Salim & Sajid Iqbal
You mean you can’t eat ANYTHING? Not even drink water? Isn’t that like bad for you?”
Yep, when Muslims fast for the 30 days in the month of Ramadan from dawn till dusk they can’t eat or drink anything throughout Ramadan.
Fasting is not bad for your health, even Celebs occasionally fast (they call it “detox”), abstaining from food and drink cleans out your insides, gives your digestive system a rest and causes harmful chemicals to be flushed out of your system.(1)
30 whole days?! You’d die!
Ermm… No you wouldn’t. Muslims are required to fast from dawn to dusk. The fast begins just before dawn when Muslims eat a light meal (suhoor) and confirm their intention to fast for the day; the fast ends at sunset.
There is no other man who has influenced life for all times. There is no other man who is a perfect role model for all humans for all times.
Green Banana Curry
Yes, you heard it right… a BANANA Curry
Why not try a recipe of savoury bananas in a spiced coconut sauce for your Iftari?
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Serves: 4 Ingredients
5 green (under ripe) bananas
2-3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, finely sliced
1 tbsp curry paste
400 ml coconut milk
3 tbsp chopped coriander Method 1. Slice the bananas into slices 2.5cm thick. 2. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan and fry the banana slices in batches, until lightly browned on each side. Drain on kitchen paper. 3. Add the onion to the pan and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft.
We've all heard of Somalia and most of us will also have heard about the occasional pirate ship hijacking that happens off its coast. Everyone is also united in condemning the pirates for their piracy. Yes people, there are people off the coast of somalia, the pirates hijack the oil tankers and more, but is that the whole of it or is there more to it all?
Why are there are pirates in Somalia? What makes it the type of place where piracy can before rife?
Somalia is a place that has been without a functioning government for the best part of 20 years now and has been locked into almost constant conflict and violence between communities that live there.
Comments
I like the cover! Although that heading looks like it's one big word... lol
Also "10 secrets to a happy marriage" should be on the same line
"How many people find fault in what they're reading and the fault is in their own understanding" Al Mutanabbi
yep.. that is being amended
I thought the words:from crime, were together so it took me a minute to undrestand :D, but other than that it seems cool. Jazakallah
Death is the end of time. Not the end of Life.
Smile
Missin the Ali & Jamal articles...would of been good if you had it...Inshallah next issue
Rocky
What do topic do think the next Ali & Jamal article should cover?
"How many people find fault in what they're reading and the fault is in their own understanding" Al Mutanabbi
It's one big block how could you not notice it? lol
"How many people find fault in what they're reading and the fault is in their own understanding" Al Mutanabbi
the cover has been improved slightly now
Anything from Ramadhan to Arranged Marriage etc...obviously topics which have not been covered b4
Rocky
The artwork has now been completed so you should be able to view the pdf files of the mag very soon
Is there much point releasing those after the articles have been up so long?
Why not start releasing articles as and when they're done instead of waiting for them altogether if the mag isn't being published?
Don't just do something! Stand there.
Ideally artwork should have been put up week ago but was only completed recently.
Just articles is not everyones cup of tea as alot of people need artwork to read the articles. Also magazine in pdf file is very good for the future as it will attract more readers Inshallah.
Artwork for the mag is available now above
Any feedback would be appreciated
NOT HAD ANY FEEDBACK ON THE ARTWORK...
Do people just read text only articles or prefer reading the articles on the pdf file above?
Do we need the artwork at all for future issues?
I'm not a huge fan of the front cover for the 18th issue.
I think Revival needs a bit more softer front cover- if you have a look all the front covers are very in your face, a lot going on and vibrant. Which is all well and good, but it also needs a somewhat different approach to it also?
Something a bit more relaxed, chilled out...maybe that could happen now since its only an online magazine...
Your own soul is nourished when you are kind; it is destroyed when you are cruel.
IMO
The magazine is better and attracts a wider audiece as the mags can be distributed compared to online mag
Online articles are less exciting and appealing and there lots of them already online compared to muslim youth mag in your hand
the artwork in the mags is great and attractive to the reader
hope the next mag is not a web only 1
@SIS
do you wanna donate? because lack of funds is why it went online only.
Don't just do something! Stand there.
how often do they come out? every quarter or is it random ?
Recently it's been quite random
"How many people find fault in what they're reading and the fault is in their own understanding" Al Mutanabbi
what other muslim mags for youth are there out there?
how come its not available in the fancy way with the pages that turn?
Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?