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Welcoming Ramadhan and Embracing Its Blessings

“O, People! A great (and) blessed month has cast its shadow upon you. It is a month which contains a night far better than one thousand months – a month Allah has made it obligatory to fast therein and made it commendable to stand up praying on its nights. If someone performs an obligatory act […]

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The history of Ramadan

Main Image Credit – Hasan Almasi When was Ramadan, Islam’s holy month of fasting, first observed? And how have its practices changed over time? Ramadan is Islam’s holy month of fasting and it’s been observed and celebrated by all Muslims around the world for more than 14 centuries. Ramadan is a time of peace, seeking […]

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A different kind of Holy month

As the Holy month of Ramadan approaches, our level of enthusiasm may be low this time compared to the usual Ramadan, due to the COVID-19. Words: Rabi’ah.M Rabi’ah.M discusses the struggle, positivity and how we can keep ourselves motivated during this tough time.” As Muslims, the Holy month of Ramadan is supposed to be a […]

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Everything you need to know about Ramadan 2018

Ramadan in 2018 will start on Wednesday, the 16th of May(16/5/2018) and will continue for 30 days until Thursday, the 14th of June. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, which is a lunar calendar based on the cycles of the moon. Note that in the Muslim calendar, a holiday begins on the sunset of […]

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British Muslim Magazine

Welcome to British Muslim Magazine, Britain’s leading Muslim lifestyle magazine offering inspiration, advice, shopping, food and halal travel advice to British Muslim audiences and international travellers. BMM is the perfect choice for everyone who wants to know more about our nation’s rich history and traditions.