Carefree or Contained Creative? An Insight into Creatives within the Third Sector
Creativity and Well-being Week 2024 Creativity can be cultivated in many forms – be it in the swirls of colour as paint meets paintbrush, or the flow of words from thoughts to fingertips. We all have a unique connection with how we express ourselves and therein...
Your 6-Step Plan to Acing Arafah!
In less than 12 hours we will witness a day the Prophet (saw) described as having no equal in the sight of Allah: the day of Arafah. We all know the secret to success is planning! So we bring you ‘Your 6-Step Plan to Acing Arafah’ to ensure you don’t miss out on a day that Anas (ra) said is equal to 10,000 days in virtue.
10 Ways to Make This Your Best Dhul Hijjah
When Ramadhan departed, we began Shawwal determined to keep a tight hold on our spirituality. We were on a high, as our days were filled with fasting, remembrance and charity. We strengthened our relationship with our Creator and focused on pleasing Him solely. But,...
You’ll find us celebrating in the Zoo and Soft Play
Our Midland and North Eid Gatherings In Mental Health Week, it’s the ideal time to reflect on the value of human connection and the immense impact it can have on those experiencing intense isolation, acute anxiety, and debilitating depression. Our Eid parties are a...
We’ve Burst the Bubble – A day at Bubble Planet 
London Eid Party It was all things bubbles at our London Eid Party on an April Saturday afternoon. It was an experience open to everyone – not only bubble enthusiasts (although there may have been a few among us). We were joined by 60 adults and 31 children who...
The Ramadan Chronicles – A Rare Behind-the-Scenes
Everyone loves a behind-the-scenes account. An opportunity to get an insight and deeper understanding of something or someone. That’s why we’re bringing to you ‘The Ramadhan Chronicles’ – the accounts of two sisters at HHUGS who experienced their first Ramadhan...
Empty Plates and Heavy Hearts: World Hunger Day
How Food Insecurity Can Hurt Both Body and Mind It’s World Hunger Day, and we’re shining a light on food insecurity and its impact on both body and soul. Everyone’s aware that people do people are struggling with hunger worldwide, but there’s a disconnect when it...
“Which of the favours of your Lord will you deny?”
Earth Day 2024 Luscious green and gushing waters, a dark night, and a full moon. These visuals meet our eyes daily. Stiff mountain tops, and turbulent winds – we climb and experience these highs and lows. His Majesty and Might surround us. On Earth Day,...
5 ways to raise resilient children and foster emotional strength.
There’s not a one-size-fits-all approach to raising children. Parenting styles differ and all children are unique, even within one family. We do strive to embed good morals and values into our children, and raise them according to Islamic teachings and that which are...
Have you broken any barriers?
It’s your time to start! – Move Month Barriers stop us in our tracks. Some act as blockades, whilst others motivate us. Barriers to exercise are the perfect cushion to excuse us from pushing ourselves. We’re not here to molly-coddle you. We know you can do this,...