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Muslim heritage in Britain is not always monumental – or even immediately visible. There is no single heritage trail to follow, no itinerary linking one landmark mosque to another. Instead, Britain’s sacred spaces for Muslims are quietly embedded in the bustle of everyday life. They appear where they are needed: a prayer room sign tucked […]
The 27th of Rajab holds a special place in the hearts of Muslims around the world. It is widely associated with Al-Isrā’ wal-Mi‘rāj—the miraculous Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ—one of the most profound spiritual events in Islamic history. While scholars differ on the exact date of its occurrence, the 27th of […]
Every January, the phrase “New Year, New Me” resurfaces with predictable confidence. It’s printed on gym banners, whispered in private journals, and shared across social media feeds as a promise of transformation. For many Muslims, myself included, this idea can feel slightly out of place. Islam does not anchor itself to the Gregorian calendar, and […]
For many people, Jesus is most closely associated with Christianity. Yet in Islam, Jesus—known as ʿIsa ibn Maryam (Jesus, son of Mary) holds an honoured and deeply spiritual place. Far from being a marginal figure, Jesus is one of the most revered prophets in Islam, mentioned frequently in the Qur’an and respected by Muslims around […]
Lailat al Miraj, also known as Isra and Mi’raj, marks one of the most profound and miraculous events in Islamic history—the Prophet Muhammad’s night journey (Isra) from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension (Miraj) to the heavens. During this divine event, the Prophet was purified, met previous prophets, and received the command for Muslims to perform five daily prayers (Salat). […]
“The paths to guidance are diverse, as a mercy and kindness from God to His servants, due to the variation in their intellectual, mental, and spiritual insights.” Ibn al-Qayyim The beauty of Islam is that it welcomes and embraces truth seekers through numerous avenues. Individuals such as Abu Bakr al-Siddiq RA were fast to accept […]
