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Across Islamic history, professions were never viewed as separate from faith. Skill, integrity and service were central to how belief was lived and understood. Islam emerged in a society deeply shaped by trade, and its earliest followers were active participants in economic and social life. From traders and physicians to architects, calligraphers, mathematicians and entrepreneurs, […]
Before the Hijrah: Faith Was Under Fire in Makkah Before the Hijrah reshaped the course of Islamic history, the early Muslim community endured years of relentless persecution in Makkah. What began as mockery and ridicule soon escalated into open violence, social isolation, and murder. For the first Muslims, believing in one God was not a […]
“The paths to guidance are diverse, as a mercy and kindness from God to His servants, due to the variation in their intellectual, mental, and spiritual insights.” Ibn al-Qayyim The beauty of Islam is that it welcomes and embraces truth seekers through numerous avenues. Individuals such as Abu Bakr al-Siddiq RA were fast to accept […]
Whether you’re in Saudi Arabia for Umrah, Hajj, tourism, to visit family or for business, you have to visit Taif! Surrounded by breathtaking mountains and only an hour’s drive east of Makkah, Taif promises a world like no other in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Beautiful and prominent in its very own way, the city […]
Discover what it was really like for the Prophet (pbuh) to flee on his life-changing, eight-day 400 km journey from Makkah to Medina via a unique exhibition that has opened in Saudi Arabia. What’s more, it is even accessible to anyone around the world via a stunning 360° web link, allowing you to explore it […]
The month of Ramadhan is fast approaching, and some of you may be wondering where to spend the blessed month. This is a month of extreme spirituality and transformation, which is why it is ideal to spend it in a destination that comes to life with night prayers, festivities and a divine environment. To make […]
