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The First British Muslim Woman To Perform Hajj Almost 100 years ago, a Scottish Muslim woman made her way to Makkah in a motor car to perform Hajj. Travelling entirely by herself, Lady Evelyn Zainab Cobbold gained popularity due to her unique story of traversing the many roads to reach the holy city at the […]
One of the greatest heroes the world has ever seen, this is the story of a man whose saga is timeless. A man who is celebrated by the Muslim world as well as the Western World as a heroic leader who united Muslim leaders and restored the Holy Land of Jerusalem to its original state. […]
By Huma Baig Before a health-related trial knocks on our door, we can draw closer to God by following His commands and embodying the way of His Messenger ﷺ whilst helping our body remain in optimal health. Here are five Islamic rulings and sunnah, mentioned in canonical collections of hadith, that may encourage us to […]
The newly-launched SPAB Heritage Awards championing built heritage are welcoming entrants from across the UK and Ireland. Three new awards – Best Loved Building, Sustainable Heritage and Building Craftsperson of the Year – will join the SPAB’s established awards, Philip Webb and the John Betjeman Awards. In November 2022, SPAB Heritage Award winners will receive […]
Prophet Noah (A.S.), (“Nuh” in Arabic), is considered as the third Prophet after Hazrat Aadam(Prophet Adam) and Hazrat Idris (Prophet Enoch). Noah (A.S.)was a simple man before his call to Prophecy and was highly devoted to andworshipped single creator almighty ALLAH (S.W.T.) and is the reason ALLAH (S.W.T.) gave somuch importance and respect to him. […]
If you have never been inside a mosque, your missing out! Cambridge Central Mosque This mosque is Europe’s first eco friendly mosque. Great Mosque of Cordoba, Spain This mosque was first a church. Islamic centre of Rijeka, Croatia Opened 2013, this was the first and third mosque built in Croatia. Prophet Muhammad Mosque, Russia Opened […]