There is no less number of gatherings, conferences, and functions I attended enjoyed and rejoiced for a very long time but I believe my last weekend has added some incredibly bright and amazing moments into my memory. On this weekend I had the pleasure of being a part of a couple of highly inspiring gatherings, each of which had its own charm and significance for me. On Saturday evening I was invited to the Robert Burns Humanitarian Awards 2012 ceremony at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in A

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Looking back at 2011, I can think of so many challenges, countless national and international issues, big disasters, mighty political changes especially in the Arab end of the world, shameful failures, marvellous successes, needful lessons and incredible ties. On one hand, the year brought millions of happiness and jubilations for some people but on the other, millions of people could not make to some basics of their lives. By in large a great number of world population ended this year below the

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Our Scotland branch of Islamic Relief will be marking the anniversary of the devastating Pakistan floods with an event in the Glasgow city council on July 25, where I will be thanking the Scottish public for their generous response to the devastating floods disaster. I have just returned from Pakistan where I saw amazing examples of how the Scottish public’s support has been used. A young girl named Khatija who was born into the horror of homelessness in the middle of the floods now has a

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Last friday just before I left Glasgow for Pakistan, I collected the keys for two fire brigade engines which were kindly donated to Islamic Relief from the Strathclyde Fire and Rescue services. The two engines will be given to Rescue 1122 in Lahore and will be vital in preventing fires but most of all saving valuable lives in Lahore and the surrounding rural areas, which is a top priority for Islamic Relief. I must mention that one of the engines is going to be very effective to help reach t

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This week we are all reminded of the devastating earthquake which struck Haiti on 12th January 2010, depriving millions of people from their daily lives. This was, well in fact it is still, a tragedy, a humanitarian tragedy. We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Judge yourself the scale of this disaster!!! Bodies recovered: 150,000 Estimated dead: 220,000 Injured: 194,000 Children who were unaccompanied, orphaned or lost one parent: 1 million People enduring amp

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