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Within the National Portrait Gallery in London hangs the alluring portrait of Ayuba Suleiman Diallo. Painted by William Hoare in 1733, it portrays the impressive stature and life of an educated African Muslim and Prince, who once resided in England and influenced its people. Hailing from modern-day Senegal, Diallo’s narrative unfolds some interesting facts about […]
The month of Rabi al-Awwal is already upon us! Not only was this the month in which the Prophet ﷺ was born, but he also passed away in this month. The month is a reminder to all Muslims to express gratitude for the blessing of being sent such a prophet. One of the key ways […]
In 2015, The Albukhary Foundation provided significant support for a major new gallery to redisplay the collections of the Islamic world at the British Museum. The area, which will replace the existing Islamic World gallery on the north side of the museum and is considerably bigger, will lie at the heart of the museum. The […]
The Blue Mosque, known as the Sultanahmet Camii in Turkish, is one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks. This magnificent mosque, famous for the stunning blue Iznik tiles that adorn its interior, was commissioned by Sultan Ahmed I and built between 1609 and 1616 during the height of the Ottoman Empire. A Historical Masterpiece The Blue […]
The Aya Sophia, also known as the Hagia Sophia, stands as one of the most iconic structures in the world, with a history that spans more than 1,400 years. Originally constructed in 537 C.E. by the Eastern Roman Empire under Emperor Justinian I, it was initially built as a grand cathedral, dedicated to the Holy […]
1. Al Haram Mosque – Macca, Saudi Arabia The holy Qur’an states that this was the first house built for humanity to worship Allah. The most famous monument in the world, Al Haram mosque or “Grand Mosque” as its also known as, is located in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is the largest […]
