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In July, Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad had the privilege of meeting Shaykh Dr. Hassan al-Shafi‘i, one of the Muslim world’s foremost scholars. At 95, he continues to serve Islam through his scholarship and dedication to Muslim unity. In this reflection on the visit (made alongside Shaykh Abdallah Yousri), Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad looks at a life devoted to knowledge, daʿwah, and perseverance, as well as the gracious commendation of The Creed Agreed Upon by Muslims, a work centred on the foundational beliefs shared across mainstream Islamic schools of thought. https://www.islam21c.com/literature/visiting-shaykh-dr-hassan-al-shafii/

Sincerity is tested when you're going to lose Sincerity is easy to claim when everything is going your way. But what happens when you’re hurt, angry, or about to lose? Will you return to Allah and His Messenger ﷺ, control your anger, and follow the Sharīʿah, or will you lash out and expose others on social media? True sincerity is shown in those difficult moments, when doing the right thing costs you something. Watch the full video: 🎥 https://youtu.be/RDDIKbHXDno

You might have recently come across our Hold On campaign week, we now need to hear from you because your experience can help us better meet people's needs. What did you find helpful? Was there something that made you feel more aware, more prepared, or more confident supporting someone? And was there anything you felt was missing? Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and help shape what comes next. https://holdon.org.uk/survey

Political alignment mustn't shape Muslim values Muslims can work across different political spaces without allowing political allegiance to shape their entire worldview. Shaykh Dr. Hatem al-Haj says the danger is when political alignment becomes cultural alignment — gradually influencing how Muslims understand values, policies, and even their own identity. Watch the full video: 🎥 https://youtu.be/4YEPuFvJ4Qo

Allah Will See Your Deeds 99 Reasons to LIVE - from the Qur’an & Sunnah (No. 8) Even if people do not notice. Even if the results are slow. Even if the world does not clap. Allah sees the deed. Hold on. Watch more reminders and find support at https://holdon.org.uk

Your Worst Moment Is Not the End 99 Reasons to LIVE - from the Qur’an & Sunnah (No. 7) You are not trapped forever inside your worst mistake. There is still tawbah, still prayer, still charity, and still good deeds that erase bad deeds. Hold on. Watch more reminders and find support at https://holdon.org.uk

Hold On Week ends today, but someone you love may still need support tomorrow. Keep the conversation going. Share the resources, check in on someone, and help them find a safe next step. Please help us continue this work beyond Hold On Week: https://holdon.org.uk/donate/

Many Muslim men are struggling in silence, not because they feel less, but because they have learned to hide what they feel. That silence can allow anxiety, anger, and isolation to grow into deeper pain. Being vulnerable is not weakness, and appearing fine does not mean someone is fine. Sometimes, the first step towards helping a brother is simply creating enough safety for him to speak. Learn more about the Hold On campaign: https://holdon.org.uk

Someone May Need Your Kindness 99 Reasons to LIVE - from the Qur’an & Sunnah (No. 6) A message, a call, a salām, or a moment of gentleness may become someone else’s reason to hold on. Do not underestimate the good Allah can do through you. Watch more reminders and find support at https://holdon.org.uk

Talking about suicide does not put the idea into someone’s head. Someone can be struggling while still working, studying, and socialising. Strong faith can be protective, but it does not make someone immune to psychological distress. And shame or moral pressure can make a crisis harder to navigate. Knowing what is true matters — because the way we respond can either help someone feel safe enough to speak or leave them feeling even more alone. Help us share these 10 myths and facts on suicide: https://holdon.org.uk/myths/

Plant the Seed Anyway 99 Reasons to LIVE - from the Qur’an & Sunnah (No. 5) Even at the edge of the world’s end, the Prophet ﷺ taught us to plant. Build. Serve. Give. Continue. Hold on. Watch more reminders and find support at https://holdon.org.uk

Leading Jumu‘ah today? We've been sharing a khutbah template over the past few weeks, but in case you missed it or are still deciding what to deliver, here is the link: https://holdon.org.uk/khutbah-quranic-healing/

Do this if you haven’t achieved much 99 Reasons to LIVE - from the Qur’an & Sunnah (No. 4) Maybe you feel like you have not achieved much. But in Islam, even a sincere intention for Allah matters. You still have khayr to pursue. Hold on. Watch more reminders and find support at https://holdon.org.uk

Your life matters. You deserve support. You don’t have to face this alone. And if someone you love has gone quiet, reach out today. A simple message could be the place they begin to open up. Share this with someone who may need a safe place to start. https://holdon.org.uk/directory/

You Are Not Alone 99 Reasons to LIVE - from the Qur’an & Sunnah (No. 3) There are struggles no one sees, tears no one notices, and battles fought silently. But Allah was never absent. Hold on. Watch more reminders and find support at holdon.org.uk

Worried about someone but afraid you’ll say the wrong thing? You’re definitely not alone. Some common assumptions about suicide can leave people feeling even more isolated. That's why today’s guide offers practical advice on what to say, what to avoid, and how to respond with compassion — so your words can help open a door rather than close it. Read and share with one more person: https://holdon.org.uk/helping-someone-with-suicidal-thoughts/

Hardship Is Not the Whole Story 99 Reasons to LIVE - from the Qur’an & Sunnah (No. 2) The pain is real, but it is not permanent and it is not alone. Allah repeated the promise: with hardship comes ease. Hold on. Watch more reminders and find support at holdon.org.uk

If pain, despair, or exhaustion has made you feel distant from everyone else, you deserve to be met with mercy, not shame. And needing help doesn't mean your faith is weak! Today’s resource offers a gentler way to understand pain, with compassion and room to seek support, while remembering that no hardship or darkness can close the door to Allah’s mercy and hope. Learn more: https://holdon.org.uk/religion-knows-no-despair/

The door is still open 99 Reasons to LIVE - from the Qur’an & Sunnah (No. 1) However low you feel, you are not outside Allah’s mercy. The door is still open. Hold on. Watch more reminders and find support at holdon.org.uk

Today we are proud to launch Hold On, Islam21c's suicide prevention campaign. All this week, our focus will be on sharing resources to help support those among us who are facing tough times, or know someone in difficulty. Please check out the campaign hub for more info: https://holdon.org.uk