Mawlid al-Nabi celebrations in Britain
This week, Muslims across the globe will be celebrating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, a day which goes by a number of names. Why is the Prophet’s birthday celebrated…
The Power of Rabi’ al-awwal
The name Rabī‘ al-awwal means the first [month] or beginning of Spring, referring to its position in the pre-Islamic Arabian calendar. Hence this is considered to be a very blessed month. Rabīʿ al-ʾawwal is the third…