Don’t feel guilty for grieving – Tips on how to manage grief
Grief takes many forms. It’s not a one-size fits all, and there’s no correct way to experience it. You may go through it for many reasons. Often related to the loss of someone, but it can be related to the loss of other things such as the loss of a passed you, a...
Winter Wellness: Taking care of yourself during this season
During Summer, it’s easier to take care of yourself, both physically and mentally. You’re getting bright sunny days, warming heat and you’re meeting more friends and family. Your mental health may benefit because of this, and you’re less susceptible to seasonal...
Listen up and listen good..
You may know someone that’s a great listener. They make you feel heard, and give you their full attention. They’re hard to come by, especially in the world we live in today. Everyone is occupied with one thing or another; even whilst your having a conversation, they...
Are you manly enough?
The Islamic Perspective on Manhood On International Men’s Day, we take a deeper look at what manhood is. It couldn’t have come a better time, with such polar opposite narratives of what an ‘alpha male’ is bombarding our youth. We’ve been given a blueprint of what the...
It’s time we introduce you to our Trustee
Meet Muhammad Zakir It’s Trustees Week! A time to honour the significant role trustees place in charities and organisations. We’re going to highlight one of our very own trustees right here at HHUGS and explore their role a little further. Muhammad Zakir wears many...
Drowning in Guilt
Gaining Inspiration During Black History Month Our hearts are broken, and our souls heavy. We’re trying, but it doesn’t feel like enough. Some head out of their homes and protest, whilst others sob silently on their prayer mats for their brothers and sisters...
Taking Aim for HHUGS: Sisters Archery Challenge
Competitive spirit, arrows and a group of sisters is what you would have found in East London this September. The group of 28 sisters were brave enough to take part in the HHUGS Sisters’ Combat Archery Challenge, to both have a great time, and raise much-needed funds...
Islam Saved the Girls: International Day of the Girl
Dressed in a purple hijab, a matching backpack and purple trainers, Hannah, a 15-year-old teenage Muslim girl, is making her way to see her friends. Hannah is happy to dress how she does; she does so because she wants to adhere to the teachings of her faith. Hannah is...
Unleashing Potential: Your impact beyond September
As the summer sun begins to disappear, anticipation washes over students across the country. Backpacks are filled with notebooks, pencils, and dreams of the year ahead. But for many children, this return to school represents more than just a change. It’s a...
Connecting to the Prophet’s (saw) sermon in modern times
The last sermon of the Prophet (saw) remains close to our hearts even until today, and will continue to be so beyond our years. It’s as relevant today as it was when it was delivered. This Rabi’ Al-Awwal we’ll be taking a deeper look into its teachings and gain wisdom...