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12/07/2026

What it means to be a Husayni

Over the coming weeks, we will journey through the rich history, values, and spiritual significance that define a Husayni identity. This series serves as a reminder that, as followers of Imam Husayn, we owe it to him to reflect deeply during this sacred time. It is not enough to embody these principles outwardly; we must internalise his message of sacrifice, faith, and resilience within our hearts and minds. Through inspiring stories, visuals, and reflections, we hope to deepen our understanding and renew our commitment to living the true essence of being a Husayni – practising these values internally as well as externally. Let’s honour the past and reaffirm our commitment to these timeless principles.

Imam Husain: Over the coming weeks, we will journey through the rich history, values, and spiritual significance that define a Husayni identity.

10/07/2026

Br Ammar says "P

ower is never truly tested in moments of agreement, but in how it responds to criticism. Leaders throughout history have faced challenges in responding to and dealing with opposition, and dissent plays an important role in exposing injustice and bringing about reform. However, dissent also requires boundaries to prevent disruption of public order and stability, bringing to question the limits of tolerance. This can be examined in the leadership of Imam Ali and specifically his response in dealing with the Kharijites. Not only does his response show us the practical balance between protecting the freedom of expression while maintaining safety and security, it also opens our eyes to the reality of the way modern democracies today approach this issue.

The Kharijites, also referred to as the Khawarij are a group that emerged in the aftermath of the battle of Siffeen. This was the very group who, when the Qur’an was raised on spears, pressured and even threatened their commander, Imam Ali, to stop fighting and go for arbitration with Muawiyah. This, however, was just the beginning of their opposition to Imam Ali’s leadership from within his army. When it came to the selection of the arbitrator, they insisted on an individual whom Imam Ali was not satisfied with and went against his wishes. Once arbitration was over, they refused to abide by the decision and claimed, “judgment belongs only to Allah”. This was followed by the withdrawal of their allegiance and consequently the birth of what we know as the Khairjites – the ones who seceded/rebelled. Right at the foundation of the formation of this group is disobedience to authority. This demonstrates a deeper problem, which is placing their personal interpretations over their obedience to their Imam. "

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Criticism: Power is never truly tested in moments of agreement, but in how it responds to criticism. Leaders throughout history have faced challenges in responding...

08/07/2026

"Political authority is never sustained by power alone. A ruler may command institutions, enforce laws, and defeat opponents, yet still fail to govern ethically if the public no longer believes that authority is tied to justice. The deeper crisis of governance begins when legality and legitimacy separate: when a state can still act, but can no longer persuade its people that its actions are morally trustworthy.

This distinction matters because governance is not merely administrative. It is moral. Laws and institutions can organise public life, but they cannot by themselves generate trust. Trust depends on the belief that power is being exercised with fairness, restraint, and accountability. When that belief collapses, citizens begin to interpret every decision through suspicion. Policy becomes factional, truth becomes negotiable, and opposition becomes existential."

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Ethical Governance: Political authority is never sustained by power alone. A ruler may command institutions, enforce laws, and defeat opponents, yet still fail to govern ethically if the public no

07/07/2026

Read about leadership by Br Mohammed Dewji here: https://communityonfriday.net/the-inner-architect-of-leadership-morality/

Honestly, I think we often misunderstand leadership by imagining it as a ladder. It feels natural to picture it as a steady climb toward a better title, more authority, or a larger sense of control over others. But when you look more carefully at deeper sources of wisdom, especially in the letters of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib to Malik al-Ashtar, a very different picture begins to form. Leadership is not really a ladder at all. It is closer to a mirror. What exists around a leader is usually just a reflection of what exists within them.

When you go through these letters, you quickly realise they are not simply historical instructions meant for a governor in the 7th century. They read more like a study of human nature itself. In a way, they outline what could be called a kind of human ecology. The emotional climate of a home, the culture of a company, or even the stability of a nation is shaped less by systems and more by the inner state of the person leading it. So whether someone is a parent, a manager, or a public official, the same underlying principle applies. The condition of the environment tends to mirror the condition of the leader. This is why the core message of these teachings is not about gaining power, but about mastering it internally. A leader who learns to discipline their own ego is not just improving themselves in isolation. They are actively changing the atmosphere around them. Fear begins to fade, and in its place, something more stable appears, which is trust. That shift alone has consequences that are very real and very observable.

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05/07/2026

"There are moments in leadership when justice is tested not by how we treat strangers, but by how we treat those closest to us. It is easy to speak of fairness when no personal interest is involved. It is much harder when the person being judged is a friend, a relative, a loyal employee, a senior executive, a high performer, or someone who once stood by us. The true measure of a just ruler is not found in speeches, policies, or slogans; it is found in decisions made when favouritism would be convenient, and justice would be costly.

Islamic tradition places justice at the heart of leadership. The Qur’an does not present justice as a decorative virtue but as a binding responsibility. In Surah An-Nisa, believers are commanded to stand firmly for justice, even if it is against themselves, their parents, or close relatives. The verse removes every excuse that human beings normally use to soften judgment: family ties, emotional loyalty, social pressure, wealth, poverty, sympathy, or personal gain. Justice must not bend because the person before us is powerful, beloved, vulnerable, or connected."

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Justice: There are moments in leadership when justice is tested not by how we treat strangers, but by how we treat those closest to us. It is easy to speak of fairness when no personal interest is

04/07/2026

Read Dr Walji's piece: "Imam Ali also reformed the distribution of Bayt al-Mal. Previous administrations had created unequal stipends.

Imam Ali abolished these privileges. He implemented equality.

Elites protested. Support weakened. Imam Ali remained firm:

“Should I seek victory through injustice to those over whom I rule? By Allah, I shall not do so.” (Nahjul Balagha, Sermon 126)

Equality disrupts privilege. Privilege resists equality.

And justice becomes politically expensive."

Imam ?Ali also reformed the distribution of Bayt al-Mal. Previous administrations had created unequal stipends. Imam ?Ali abolished these privileges. He implemented equality. Elites protested. Support weakened. Imam ?Ali remained firm: “Should I seek victory through injustice to those over whom I ...

02/07/2026

Read about God's Unity: "The Fountain of God’s Unity is an address delivered by Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad ra on the occasion of Jalsa Salana Qadian in 1906.This essay expounds on shirk, or associating partners with Allah the Almighty, which has plagued humanity since ancient times.Allah sent prophets to eliminate shirk and affirm His Oneness, yet many have resisted this call.God’s decree is that shirk will ultimately be eradicated and His truth will prevail, exposing shirk as the source of all evil.Al-Haaj Munir-ud-Din Shams Additional Wakilut-Tasnif, U.K January 2025

1 In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful.We praise Allah, the Exalted, the Greatest, and we invoke His blessings on His Holy Messengers. 2 I seek refuge with Allah from Satan the accursed. In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful.

3 GOD SENDS HIS MESSENGERS TO ERADICATE SHIRK"

Even though he possessed lofty spiritual stations, had found a special place in the hearts of the Muslim faithful and was granted a particular form of respect from members of his family, the Prophet of Islam (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) never liked for others to perform his perso...

01/07/2026

In this tafsir session on Surah al-Layl (verses 4–10), Sh Dr. Imranali Panjwani explores the ethical and historical frameworks of the Quran. He introduces the literary concept of Chiasmus, illustrating how the Quran acts as a divine mirror by inverting its grammatical structures to contrast the traits of a godly, generous person with an ungodly, stingy one. Moving beyond language, Dr. Panjwani dives into the historical realities of Meccan society, discussing how the elite used exorbitant usury (riba) and selective, tribal generosity to oppress the lower classes. Ultimately, he challenges contemporary Muslims to view the Quran as a living text that inspires innovative socio-economic frameworks to protect the poor and oppressed today.

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In this tafsir session on Surah al-Layl (verses 4–10), Sh Dr. Imranali Panjwani explores the ethical and historical frameworks of the Quran. He introduces the literary concept of Chiasmus, illustrating how the Quran acts as a divine mirror by inverting its grammatical structures to contrast the tr...

29/06/2026

If you think wealth is flashy cars, big houses, or the number on your bank statement, you’re already losing. Real wealth is freedom, the power to live life on your terms, to say no to a boss, yes to family, yes to life, and yes to yourself.

But freedom has a price. The choices you make, how you navigate the underlying currents of life, will determine whether you sail to the island of freedom or crash onto the rocks of servitude.

Consider the scenarios below, a reflection of how the decisions you make today will impact your tomorrow.

Imagine entering a time machine and coming out as your 35-year-old self.

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Building Your House of Freedom by Saqlain Rizwan Rattansi If you think wealth is flashy cars, big houses, or the number on your bank statement, you’re already losing. Real wealth is freedom, the power to live life on your terms, to say no to a boss, yes to family, yes to life, and yes to yourself.

12/06/2026

"If time travel were possible, and H.G. Wells’ ‘The Time Machine’ was less of a science fiction book and more of a scientific reality, one person among others that I would love to have a one-on-one conversation with, through the ages of time, would be the great Ali – the fourth Caliph of Islam and the first Shia Imam. Far from being an expert on the man, and knowing the very little that I know about him, there is still a powerful curiosity and awe that I have about the person history calls the victorious Lion of God.

Cousin to the Prophet Muhammad, his son-in-law and among the earliest followers of Islam, perhaps the only one who was under the wings of Muhammad as Gabriel brought down revelations to the most trustworthy one of 7 th Century Arabia, Imam Ali embodied the spirit and light of Islam like no other person of his time could, second only to Muhammad himself. A beautiful hadith, words attributed to him, goes something like this: "

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