Steadfastness in Shawwal
5 Tips to Keep Your Ramadhan Spirit Going Strong The blessed days of Ramadhan, and the celebratory days of Eid that followed it, have now passed. Decorations have been taken down, the remaining sweet treats have been consumed, and our Eid outfits have been washed and...
A Muslim Toolkit for Loneliness
Mental Health Awareness Week Yesterday marked the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, whose theme, this year, is loneliness. Although loneliness is not necessarily a mental health problem, the feeling of extended loneliness can have an impact on your mental health....
Eid Mubarak from HHUGS!
May Allah accept your siyam, qiyam, sadaqah and Ibadah from the auspicious month of Ramadhan. On behalf of all our beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and trustees, HHUGS wishes you and your loved ones an Eid overflowing with happiness and joy. The departure of Ramadhan...
A Sunnah box for a Sunnah act
Ramadhan Gift Hampers Gifting is an expression of love. It is the warmth of a hug captured in a box. It is a smile after a long day, and a nod of understanding. It is an act of appreciation, a token of yourself which you pour out into the selection of a present, of...
Discovering Untold History in Central London
Central London isn’t the first place you think of when trying to discover untold Muslim history. However, there are connections to our heritage in the heart of Central London. Streets we frequent, and landmarks we stroll past, hold stories, and connections to the...
Storm Eunice, Snow and Stunning Scenery
Dove Stone Reservoir Winter Walk Storm Eunice arrived, causing chaos for 3 days, leaving us, showered with heavy snow on the day of the Dove Stone Winter Walk. Forced to cancel for the well-being of our participants, we rescheduled the walk for the 5th of...
Storm Eunice, Omicron and Rising Energy Bills:
A Farewell to Winter 2021 We saw the worst storm in decades, an introduction to a new variant, and an icy realisation of new energy rates. The events of Winter 2021 were unexpected to say the least. Among the violent winds and the shortage of lateral flow tests, one...
Behind the crescent cookies, calendars and cosy lanterns
5 steps you can take to ready yourself spiritually for Ramadhan Children cheekily gobble Ramadhan advent calendar chocolates, whilst mothers tirelessly bake their fourth batch of crescent shaped cookies. The mosque-shaped lantern hangs near bedside tables, whilst...
Brunch Buddies Beyond This World
5 Ways to Nourish Sisterhood International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women. It is a day where the torch is shone upon the challenges women face, how they overcome these, how they persevere and the strength held within. However, there are layers to...
Plant Those Seeds. There’s Always Room To Grow
Children’s Mental Health Week focuses on raising awareness of mental health within children and young people. This year the theme is Growing Together. With the upheaval in the world for the past year or so, it has been difficult to celebrate the small wins. We have...