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Mawlid al-Nabi or simply Mawlid, is the celebration of the birth of our beloved prophet Muhammad (pbuh). The term “Mawlid” comes from the Arabic word for birth, and “un-Nabi” means “of the Prophet,” so the full term translates to “Birth of the Prophet.” There is huge historical Significance as our Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was born […]
As the Islamic calendar gracefully moves through its sacred months, the arrival of Rajab is heralded by a sense of reverence and spiritual anticipation among Muslims worldwide. Rajab is the seventh month in the Islamic lunar calendar, holding special significance as a prelude to the holy months of Sha’ban and Ramadan. British Muslims, like their […]
The month of Rabi al-Awwal which is the third Islamic month according to the lunar calendar is finally upon us! This year, the 1st of Rabi al-Awwal commenced on 16th September 2023. Whilst all Islamic months have their very own significance and value, Rabi al-Awwal has its very own exclusive speciality as it was in […]
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 […]
We recently welcomed the new Islamic year with the commencement of Muharram. For Muslims worldwide, this is a time when many of us take the opportunity to renew our intentions as we contemplate our plans for the forthcoming year. Whilst Muharram is filled with significance, the month has one specific day which gives us a […]
Muslims around the world tend to become hopeless when the Hajj season is over and it’s easy to see why. With Ramadhan far behind us, the two Eids over and people settling back in upon returning from their Hajj journey, many Muslims tend to become despondent as they eagerly await the moment for another spiritual […]
