It wasn’t just any ole party..
It was a HHUGS EID PARTY! From afar, it may look like a regular ‘ole party; ladies getting their henna done, children bouncing excitedly on the bouncy castle, others waiting apprehensively for the parcel to stop on them in a game of pass the parcel, and parents...
They’re standing tall! That’s down to you!
The first day of term is always a memorable one; the sound of squeaky new shoes and excited chatter fill school corridors, whilst parents linger at gates watching their young ones walk away, hoping to get a wave as they disappear into the crowds. It’s a mixed...
Save Money When Kitting Out The Kids This Summer
The first day back to school is a day like no other. Parents rush to get their children out of bed, breaking the routine of the sleepy lie-in. Small feet fill squeaky new shoes, and freshly ironed uniforms hang waiting to be worn. The school lunches are packed;...
The Surrey Sisters: 115 Women Trek Box Hill in Downpour Raising £45.8k+!
We called all the nature-lovin’, 10k-steppin’, outdoor adventurers, and they responded. We also reached out to the hobbits, the ‘I’m-going-to-do-a-trek-one-day-just-not-today’, kinda human, and they responded too. On Sunday 7th August, heavy rain and storms were...
Lessons from Four Examples for Mankind on Ashura
The Day of Ashura falls on the 10th of Muharram. It is one of the most important days in the Islamic calendar. Many of us may know the importance of fasting on Ashura; however, this day holds far more significance that we are aware of. A number of great...
Your Qurbani: A blessing delivered
We are a generation of shortcuts, of quicker, faster, smoother and cheaper. We want everything to be done, dusted and completed within a timely manner, and of course at a decent cost. When you choose to go against that norm, venture and seek out the costly...
Get to Know Allah in the Month of Muharram
If you asked a believer if they loved Allah (SWT) they would respond firmly, with a definitive yes, and be taken aback at such a question. However, how many of us truly have spent time learning more about Him, reflecting on His names, and the magnitude of His...
Eid Mubarak from HHUGS!
TaqabbalAllahu minna wa minkum. May Allah accept your siyam, sacrifice, sadaqah and Ibadah during the blessed ten days of Dhul Hijjah. On behalf of all the beneficiaries we support, the trustees, staff and volunteers at HHUGS, we wish you and your loved ones a joyous...
5 Prayers of Forgiveness You Don’t Want to Forget on Arafah
The 9th of Dhul Hijjah is the day of Arafah; the day in which millions of believers are forgiven and freed from the Fire. On this day, Allah (swt) turns to us and seeks out those beseeching Him. “As for the standing at ‘Arafah: Allah the Almighty descends to the...
10 Deeds for 10 Days
Simple but Special Acts to Perform in Dhul Hijjah In the hustle and bustle of life, we barely have a moment to ponder. But when we do, we may find ourselves dwelling on our spiritual journey. We’ve all been there, performing our obligatory prayers and routine Adhkhar,...