the etymology of the word Adam and the virtue of the first human being created by Allah being named Adam. Understanding Women’s Activism in Iran Through Cinema – A special screening of Mahshad Afshar’s documentary Women on Both Sides of the Camera followed by a discussion with the director. Sign-up to read Lorde's poetry, writings or your responses (prose or poetry) to her work here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZAU_A9vCr5xdNqi3Iw9y_jI23twtsoTI16o_fYvdBN8/edit?usp=sharing Daughters are still named after her, her poems still move people profoundly, and the memory of her remains a vital source of inspiration and hope. Her example as an educator is still followed Baquaqua: His passage from slavery to freedom in slavery This year I want to document more to do with food heritage and history so watch this space or reach out.

You'll find me talking about community, connection, planting & growing, seeking the truth in an age of propaganda and misinformation.The origin of these Companions is often overlooked, yet in their origin is a great lesson for us. The Prophet (saw), the greatest gift to mankind exalted and raised the status of these companions. He embodied the teachings of Islam, of kindness, equality and love for all believers. We say we truly love him, then surely we should aim to follow in his footsteps, in all ways. Julaybib was from among the Ansar and accepted Islam in Madina. He is a companion who is not that well known, but was beloved to the Prophet (saw). He was ridiculed and shunned from society due to his outward appearance. No one was aware of who his mother or father was, and this was detrimental in a time when importance was placed on one’s lineage.

Umm Ayman (ra) was the first among the early Muslims and like others, faced punishment of the Quraish. She remained steadfast in her belief and loyal to the Prophet (saw). Her ultimate concern was the affairs of the Muslims and the protection of the faith. During a visit from the Prophet, he asked: “ Ya Ummi! Are you well?” and she would reply: “I am well, O Messenger of Allah, so long as Islam is.” Edinburgh and the World of Islam Walking Tour – An interactive guided walk exploring historical and contemporary connections between Scotland’s capital city and the Muslim world. Nana Asma’u was a devout, learned Muslim who was able to observe, record, interpret, and influence the major public events that happened around her. In support of Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM), this November the University will be running several events to raise awareness of Islamophobia as well as highlight the positive contributions of Muslims in the UK. This is the tenth year the annual campaign has run, with events taking place across the country.

A Zoom webinar: Contesting Muslim Legal Sovereignty in Colonial India with Dr Sohaira Siddiqui, Associate Professor of Islamic Studies and Theology, Georgetown University, Qatar on 18 November. On a special note, I throughly enjoyed the whole book but the last chapter was by far my favourite. As a Muslim women there is something tremendously beautiful about learning how our female ancestors played very active roles in keeping our traditions alive. Muslim women have always been at the forefront of the preservation and furthering of the deen whether that be as teachers, spiritual guides or mothers. Reading that last chapters filled me with absolute joy and gave me a sense of pride. The School of Divinity is also hosting a series of lectures in Rainy Hall exploring Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations. talks in November will include: