Issue 4: The Sports Edition
Editor's Letter
Welcome to the fourth issue of Wellness Press. On behalf of our editorial team, thank you for picking up, or clicking on, this issue.
What We Have to Offer: Reflections from a Humanitarian Trip to Bosnia & Herzegovina and the FIFA World Cup trip-bosnia-fifa
This summer, millions of people from across the globe gathered around television screens and packed into stadiums. They draped themselves in flags, sang national anthems aloud, and embraced complete strangers in moments of celebration and disappointment. For a few weeks, the world felt a little smaller.
The Duality of Sport being a Universal Language
Summary: They say soccer is a universal language. It fosters unity while simultaneously strengthening division. But how can the same game tilt the scales in both directions? This article will argue how soccer holds the power to reveal what lies beneath the duality of unity and division, as demonstrated in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Dreams We Pass On A Reflection on Parenting, Hope, and Letting Our Children Choose Their Own Path
This reflective personal essay explores the delicate balance between inspiring our children and allowing them the freedom to discover their own paths. Through the story of three generations connected by a love of soccer, it examines how family dreams shape children's identities. Drawing on psychology and Islamic perspectives, it argues that parents should guide their children with love while respecting their individuality and autonomy.
What makes strangers say “We”?
Why do strangers celebrate together, march together, and feel connected to people they have never met? From championship victories to global crises, moments of collective purpose reveal something fundamental about human nature: belonging is not created simply by gathering. It emerges when people have something meaningful to strive for together.
If the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ came to visit me
A reflective poem comparing our modern lifestyle with the Prophet's ﷺ humble example. It is a heartfelt reminder to evaluate whether our daily actions truly reflect our love for the Prophet ﷺ and our commitment to Allah.
Life lessons from the life of Abdullah ibn Abbas
This article explores four timeless lessons from the life of Abdullah ibn Abbas رضي الله عنه, focusing on his deep connection with Allah, his adab with the Prophet ﷺ, his pursuit and preservation of knowledge, and the legacy he left for generations to come. Through his example, youth and families are encouraged to strengthen their faith, seek knowledge, and cultivate meaningful relationships rooted in deen.
My Journey of Faith, Identity, and Belonging
In this personal reflection, I am sharing my journey of wearing the niqab in Canada, highlighting both the challenges of misunderstanding and discrimination, and the kindness, acceptance, and inspiration I have experienced. Through my story, I hope to encourage greater understanding, compassion, and confidence for Muslim women to embrace their faith with dignity.
In the Pursuit of Ihsan: Our Call to Excellence
This article explores Ihsan as a comprehensive approach to faith. Ihsan is not merely personal piety but a mandate for strategic, outward-facing engagement with the world. Drawing on historical examples and parallels from other traditions, it calls on Muslims to pursue mastery in their professions and civic life as the most authentic expression of their faith.
A Mother's Love
A Mother’s Love is a touching poem that celebrates the beauty, strength, and endless care of a mother’s love. Through simple yet powerful comparisons to nature, it reminds us of the comfort and guidance mothers bring throughout our lives.
All that Glitters is Gold
This poem was written to express what weighed on my heart after the fall of El Fasher. It reflects on the suffering of our brothers and sisters in Sudan, the devastation caused by violence, and the complicity of people and countries meant to be companions in faith. This poem expresses the painful questions that arise when human lives are lost amid struggles for power, influence and resources. May Allah SWT protect and free our brothers and sisters in Sudan, and grant them freedom, safety, and peace.