{"title":"Hoodies Collection","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-burning-ember-organic-cotton-hoodie-black","title":"The Burning Ember Organic Cotton Hoodie | Black","description":"\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003cp\u003eA premium 350 gsm everyday 100% organic cotton hooide created as a reminder to remain patient and steadfast upon Islam when obedience becomes difficult and compromise appears easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front features the Ummah Balance logo. The back carries an abstract geometric hand holding a burning ember, alongside the words \u003cstrong\u003ePerseverance. Steadfastness. Truth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is inspired by the hadith in which the Messenger of Allah ﷺ described a time when the person who remains patient upon his religion will be like someone holding onto a burning ember.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image reflects the difficulty a Muslim may experience when trying to obey Allah during times of temptation, doubt, pressure, and widespread neglect of Islamic teachings. It points to the believer who strives to protect the prayer, avoid what Allah has forbidden, remain honest, restrain the \u003cem\u003enafs\u003c\/em\u003e (the self and its desires), and hold firmly to the Qur’an and the authentic Sunnah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSabr\u003c\/strong\u003e is not passive waiting. It includes remaining patient in obedience to Allah, restraining oneself from sin, and responding to trials in a way that pleases Him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerseverance\u003c\/strong\u003e means continuing in obedience despite difficulty and discouragement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteadfastness\u003c\/strong\u003e means remaining firm upon Islam while asking Allah to keep the heart upon guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTruth\u003c\/strong\u003e means holding to what is established by the Qur’an and the authentic Sunnah, rather than following pressure, desire, or popularity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardship by itself is not proof that a person is upon the truth. The standard is what is established by the Qur’an and the authentic Sunnah. This piece is not a celebration of difficulty for its own sake, but a reminder to remain obedient to Allah when following the truth requires patience and sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe meaning also connects to the \u003cem\u003eghurabā’\u003c\/em\u003e (the strangers), those who remain committed to Islam when its teachings become neglected or unfamiliar. This does not mean seeking isolation, harshness, or attention. It means remaining sincere, patient, and firm upon the truth while maintaining wisdom and good character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black colourway gives the piece a bold and understated finish, allowing the artwork and its message to remain the focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design does not contain Qur’anic verses, the Names or Attributes of Allah, or sacred text. The geometric hand and ember are conceptual reminders only. The reminder is not in the fabric itself, but in what the design points back to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ummahbalance.com\/blogs\/reflections\/burning-ember-holding-firm\" title=\"The Burning Ember: Holding Firm When Faith Is Tested\"\u003eRead the reflection behind this design \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ummahbalance.com\/blogs\/reflections\/burning-ember-holding-firm\" title=\"The Burning Ember: Holding Firm When Faith Is Tested\"\u003e→\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ummahbalance.com%20%E2%80%BA%20blogs%20%E2%80%BA%20reflections%20%E2%80%BA%20the-little-bird-with-important-news\" title=\"The Little Bird with Important News\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% organic ringspun combed cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium\/Standard fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle jersey fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet-in sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x1 ribbed at neck collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside back neck tape in self fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve hem and bottom hem with wide double needle topstitch.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 gsm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel height 170cm, size medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ummah Balance","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ X-Small","offer_id":54914004451667,"sku":"STSU177-BLK-XS","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Small","offer_id":54914004484435,"sku":"STSU177-BLK-S","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Medium","offer_id":54914004517203,"sku":"STSU177-BLK-M","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Large","offer_id":54914004549971,"sku":"STSU177-BLK-L","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ X-Large","offer_id":54914004582739,"sku":"STSU177-BLK-XL","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 2X-Large","offer_id":54914004615507,"sku":"STSU177-BLK-2XL","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/1424\/0339\/files\/TBEbacksolid.png?v=1789085004"},{"product_id":"united-for-al-aqsa-organic-cotton-hoodie-black","title":"United For Al Aqsa Organic Cotton Hoodie | Black","description":"\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003cp\u003eA premium 350 GSM 100% organic cotton Hoodie created as a reminder of the honoured place Al-Masjid al-Aqsa holds in Islam and the responsibility Muslims carry towards it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front features the Ummah Balance logo. The back carries the words \u003cstrong\u003eUnited for Al-Aqsa\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eOur First Qibla\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside line artwork reflecting the wider Al-Masjid al-Aqsa compound rather than only one familiar building or dome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAl-Masjid al-Aqsa is connected to the Night Journey of the Prophet ﷺ. It was the first Qibla of the Muslims and is one of the three mosques to which a journey may be undertaken specifically for worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design serves as a reminder that Al-Aqsa cannot be reduced to politics, geography, or the image of the golden Dome of the Rock. It is an honoured mosque connected to revelation, prayer, Prophetic history, and the religious memory of the Ummah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnited for Al-Aqsa\u003c\/strong\u003e does not mean overlooking differences or compromising Islamic principles. It means recognising an honoured responsibility that is greater than tribe, ethnicity, borders, party labels, or personal loyalties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt encourages Muslims to learn before speaking, make du‘a consistently, give through trustworthy routes, raise awareness responsibly, and support lawful and principled efforts without falsehood, recklessness, or compromise in religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black colourway gives the piece a bold and understated finish, allowing the artwork and message on the back to remain the focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design does not contain Qur’anic verses, the Names or Attributes of Allah, or sacred text. It is a conceptual reminder. The reminder is not in the fabric itself, but in what the design points back to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ummahbalance.com\/blogs\/reflections\/united-for-al-aqsa\" title=\"United for Al-Aqsa: An Honoured Responsibility of the Ummah\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the reflection behind this design \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% organic ringspun combed cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium\/Standard fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle jersey fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet-in sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x1 ribbed neck collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside back neck tape in self fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve hem and bottom hem with wide double needle topstitch.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 gsm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel height 170cm, size medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ummah Balance","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ X-Small","offer_id":54914093515091,"sku":"STSU177-BLK-XS","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Small","offer_id":54914093547859,"sku":"STSU177-BLK-S","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Medium","offer_id":54914093580627,"sku":"STSU177-BLK-M","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Large","offer_id":54914093613395,"sku":"STSU177-BLK-L","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ X-Large","offer_id":54914093646163,"sku":"STSU177-BLK-XL","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 2X-Large","offer_id":54914093678931,"sku":"STSU177-BLK-2XL","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/1424\/0339\/files\/UFA_Back_Hoodie_Hanger.png?v=1788712394"},{"product_id":"the-balance-heart-hoodie-organic-cotton-hoodie-khaki","title":"The Balance Heart Hoodie Organic Cotton Hoodie | Khaki","description":"\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful 350 GSM, 100% organic cotton hoodie created as a reminder that the believer worships Allah with love, fear, and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front features the Ummah Balance logo. The back carries the words \u003cstrong\u003eLove. Fear. Hope.\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside an abstract geometric design inspired by an analogy mentioned by Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله: the heart in its journey to Allah is like a bird, with love as its head and fear and hope as its two wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove of Allah gives the heart direction and should continue to grow through knowledge of Him, gratitude, worship, and obedience. Fear of Allah restrains the believer from sin and heedlessness without leading to despair. Hope in Allah’s mercy encourages repentance, obedience, and righteous action without becoming complacency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are not merely passing feelings. They are essential actions of the heart that shape the believer’s worship of Allah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLove\u003c\/strong\u003e means loving Allah, seeking His pleasure, obeying Him, and following His Messenger ﷺ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFear\u003c\/strong\u003e means fearing Allah and His punishment, observing His limits, and guarding against sin without falling into despair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHope\u003c\/strong\u003e means hoping for Allah’s mercy and reward while sincerely repenting, worshipping Him, and striving to do what pleases Him.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA claim of love without obedience becomes empty words. Hope without repentance and righteous action can lead to complacency. Fear without hope can lead to despair. The believer therefore journeys to Allah with sincere love, sound fear, and truthful hope, holding firmly to the Qur’an and the authentic Sunnah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe abstract geometric form points to this meaning without presenting a detailed depiction of a living being. It serves as a conceptual reminder of the heart’s need for sincerity, obedience, and reliance upon Allah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Desert Dust colourway gives the piece a warm, neutral finish that complements its calm and reflective message.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design does not contain Qur’anic verses, the Names or Attributes of Allah, or sacred text. 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