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Near the small village of Chatton in Northumberland’s north east stands a 3,000 year-old earthen rampart that offers an unrivalled view across the whole of this magnificent county – from the rounded humps of the Cheviot Hills on the Scottish border to Lindisfarne where creamy sands swirl into the North Sea. What makes this panorama […]
For over seven decades, Palestine has constantly witnessed tribulation after tribulation as the then newly formed state of Israel began invading the country. Since 1948, much has happened which has caught the attention of people around the world, causing us to take action against the apartheid and occupation in our very own ways. More recently, […]
How much do we really know about Masjid Aqsa? Whilst many of us are eager and passionate to visit the holy and blessed cities of Makkah and Madinah, do we ever pause to think about visiting Masjid Aqsa? In one prophetic tradition, the Prophet PBUH spoke about the three holiest mosques in the world and […]
In a world filled with the dynamism of both splendour and difficulties, dhikr has the power to keep us grounded and content. Dhikr has a very simple meaning which is the remembrance of Allah, yet the act holds great significance and has the potential to reshape our very existence. In Islam, there are certain phrases […]
Until 11th July 1995, the small town of Srebrenica was known as a ‘safe area’ for the thousands of Bosniak Muslims. But things changed on this day. Bosniak Muslim men were forcefully separated from their wives and children by Serb forces and more than 8000 Muslim men and boys were hunted down and killed after […]
Filled with natural splendour, beautiful beaches and charming in its very own way, Lombok is becoming Indonesia’s popular spot for holidaymakers and for good reason! With unspoiled beaches and many hidden gems, this authentic Indonesian island is also home to thousands of mosques! Located in the centre of West Nusa Tenggara Province, visitors will find […]
