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Preparing a dessert with chicken may be the last things that comes to mind in many countries today. However, it was customary to use meat in desserts in medieval Islamic cuisine. Its influence extended to the west where it was included in medieval European dishes such as the famous French dessert blancmange. Milk-based desserts made with chicken […]
Concern for the environment is a crucial part of Muslim life, and Muslims should be taking a much higher role in environmental issues. Calls for a Green Ramadan provide Muslims with an opportunity to focus on Islamic environmental teachings. Having been working in the sector voluntarily for over 40 years, Fazlun Khalid has become a […]
Morocco is where you can explore Islam’s cultural and spiritual traditions while experiencing delicious food, medinas, riads, and souks to more adventurous activities like surfing, trekking and camping in the Sahara. There are lots of famous destinations where travellers visit to experience Islamic culture, art, design and architecture: Istanbul in Turkey, Samarkand in Uzbekistan, and […]
One of the most important parts of having an enriching and productive day is ensuring that one sleeps well and gets a good night’s rest. In Islam, both the Quran and the Sunnah focus on the matter of sleep and advise us on the best practices surrounding sleep. Over the past so many centuries, human […]
The second month in the Islamic calendar, Safar is by and large a neglected month even though it is regarded in Islam as one of the four sanctified months. Coming right after the blessed month of Muharram, Safar may not have any specific religious dates to look out for, yet over time it has reduced […]
The narrative stands strong. With the archaeological evidence that has just recently come to the surface, it seems that the city of Madrid was founded by Muslims in the ninth century. Towards the end of June 2023, a fundamental part of Madrid’s Islamic heritage went on display in the Galeria de Colecciones Reales. This popular […]
