Fatherless on Father’s Day
The Missing Jigsaw piece You know Father’s Day is near, when ‘You are the world’s greatest Dad’ merchandise fills shelves. For many, it is a day which celebrates strong bonds, and dad jokes, but for others, it is a difficult time; a reminder of loss, separation...
In her grandmother’s footsteps..
Meet Our Teen Volunteer Sister Uzma is one of HHUGS’ most dedicated volunteers. Volunteering with HHUGS, gave Sister Uzma a tremendous sense of purpose, which she now shares with her precious granddaughter. “My grandmother volunteers for HHUGS so I have known about it...
Baklava, bouncy castles and butterflies..
An Entertaining East London Eid party! He roared, showing off the lion painted on his face. She settled into the chair, trying not to smudge her freshly painted henna. Others slipped off their shoes and rushed onto the bouncy castle, pocketing mouthfuls of air to keep...
Guardians of the Planet
World Environment Day The world we live in is a gift. Moisture-laden clouds fill blue skies and welcome us each morning as we rise from our beds sleepy eyed. The fruits we decorate our breakfasts with, the air we breathe, the rain we watch and the snow we play in. The...
Steadfastness in Shawwal
5 Tips to Keep Your Ramadhan Spirit Going Strong The blessed days of Ramadhan, and the celebratory days of Eid that followed it, have now passed. Decorations have been taken down, the remaining sweet treats have been consumed, and our Eid outfits have been washed and...
A Muslim Toolkit for Loneliness
Mental Health Awareness Week Yesterday marked the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, whose theme, this year, is loneliness. Although loneliness is not necessarily a mental health problem, the feeling of extended loneliness can have an impact on your mental health....
Eid Mubarak from HHUGS!
May Allah accept your siyam, qiyam, sadaqah and Ibadah from the auspicious month of Ramadhan. On behalf of all our beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and trustees, HHUGS wishes you and your loved ones an Eid overflowing with happiness and joy. The departure of Ramadhan...
A Sunnah box for a Sunnah act
Ramadhan Gift Hampers Gifting is an expression of love. It is the warmth of a hug captured in a box. It is a smile after a long day, and a nod of understanding. It is an act of appreciation, a token of yourself which you pour out into the selection of a present, of...
Discovering Untold History in Central London
Central London isn’t the first place you think of when trying to discover untold Muslim history. However, there are connections to our heritage in the heart of Central London. Streets we frequent, and landmarks we stroll past, hold stories, and connections to the...
Storm Eunice, Snow and Stunning Scenery
Dove Stone Reservoir Winter Walk Storm Eunice arrived, causing chaos for 3 days, leaving us, showered with heavy snow on the day of the Dove Stone Winter Walk. Forced to cancel for the well-being of our participants, we rescheduled the walk for the 5th of...