There’s no need to fake it! – Instil inner confidence in your children
When you’re lacking confidence, you’re often told to ‘fake it till you make it’. Sometimes it works, but at other times it feels unnatural, making you feel less confident than before. If you’ve established inner confidence, which goes beyond the surface level,...
It’s a Generational Shift: How to Break the Cycle with your Parenting Habits 
Old wives’ tales, family traditions, and routines that are like second nature are embedded in our lives. The way you cuddle your baby, discipline your teenager or feed your family is influenced by your own upbringing. On Parent Mental Health Day, we’re exploring...
Seeking ‘Ilm: The Pursuit of Education in Islam
When you think of the term education, what comes to mind? You may picture an institution of some sort, a lecture hall, or a primary school assembly. An education can be found beyond a classroom. It’s broad, and cannot be limited to the confines of a building or...
So Long 2023: Reflecting on Strength, Setbacks and Successes
2023 has been a year of collective strength. We’ve journeyed through difficult terrain and remain there still. In the face of adversity, we’ve stayed strong, but even to sustain such strength we have gets heavy. After all, we are human. The pain and injustices that...
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...
Let’s take a journey through Jumada al-Awwal
The month of Jumada al-Awwal is the fifth month of the Hijri Calendar. Although it’s not a sacred month, there are historical events which took place which we can reflect and learn from. The word ‘Jumada’ comes from the word dry or parched, and can also mean to...
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...