Voice of Unity (VOU) - Muslim Youth Magazine

To enlighten, inform and inspire is what the Voice of Unity (VOU) aims to achieve. Through reading and writing articles, as well as discussion and dialogue, it is hoped readers from all Muslim communities can benefit God-willing.
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Welcome to the first online issue of the Voice of Unity (VOU) on this brand new website. Having been in development, on and off for the past nine months, it is only with the grace of Allah (swt) that we have reached …

The tragedy that took place at Karbala in 61AH is so full of lessons and inspiration; it is powerful enough to move grown men to tears. These days of Muharram and Safar are a time of mourning, reflection and learning.
The story …

Why do we spend hours languishing in front of the TV? Why do we waste our afternoons browsing idly through Facebook? Why do we stay up till the early hours of the morning only to wake up late the following day lazy …

What?! The VOU in full colour I hear you gasp? Alhamdullilah (Praise be to God) with His blessings we have taken the first step in taking the VOU ‘out there’ into the mainstream to reach all the followers of the Ahlul Bayt …

This delightfully written account of a young British Muslim woman’s …

This issue corresponds with the holy months of the Islamic Calendar – Rajab, Sha’ban and Ramadhan …

This issue will be delivered to people in the first few days of spring and for many, this season symbolises renewal, hope and mercy at its core. Renewal as the leaves turn green and colourful roses blossom, hope as warm bright sunlight …

As this issue goes to print in this holy month of Muharram, Shia Muslims worldwide commemorate the tragic  martyrdom of Imam Hussain (as) and his companions on Ashura. However, this commemoration must be much more than just lectures, poetry, tears and chest …

Graffiti often invokes images of vandalism and violence. Despite wide popularisation of this art by the likes of Banksy, negative connotations surrounding graffiti still survive but they did not deter Mohammed Ali, a Muslim born and raised in Birmingham.
Mohammed says he …