“Our vision is to empower the Muslim youth to think independently and shape their own opinion.”
As Salaam Alaikum and welcome to our online reflections for IHYA Publications. This is a space for us to post shorter and more informal, discussive reflections and reminders bi’ithnillah. IHYA Publications began in 2022 and Alhamdulillah it has gone from strength to strength and is now established as the UK’s leading Islamic youth publication. We publish formal editions twice a year, as well as short form content and reminders on our socials @ihyapublications.
Our vision is to empower the Muslim youth to think independently and shape their own opinion. As second and third generation Muslims in the UK, we ought to do much more in contributing to public opinion and social discourse on the issues that matter. This is not only the genocide unfolding in Gaza but issues that affect all Brits: cost of living, the NHS and the death of honesty and integrity in politics.
It is imperative that we embrace our identity as young Muslims; we will constantly be questioned by others and by ourself at times regarding our faith; whether its worth it, its relevance, its impact on society. We must remember the Hadith of the Prophet SAW ‘“Islam began as something strange and will go back to being strange, so glad tidings to the strangers.’” (Sunan Ibn Majah 3986).
We pray that this new initiative benefits the community and the youth and may Allah allow all that we do to be as a form of Sadaqah Jariah and a means of expiation for our sins. As ever, any benefit or success from this endeavour is purely through Allah’s mercy, and any flaws are due to the influence of Shaytaan. We also wish to express our sincere gratitude to our respected mentors at Cheadle Masjid for their unwavering support and guidance, particularly Sheikh Salim, Imam Abid, and Dr. Usman. May Allah grant them reward in this world and the Hereafter.
Duas
The IHYA Publications Team