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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 […]
As Muslims from around the world prepare to embark on their journey to perform Hajj, the story of Prophet Abraham (AS) becomes a timely reminder for us all. With the Prophet Abraham’s (AS) saga closely associated with the rites and rituals of Hajj, exploring his life allows pilgrims and non-pilgrims to better understand the significance […]
“The last time I remember feeling extremely close to God was in Ramadan.” Not only is this a common statement uttered by the vast majority of us, but it also evokes an understanding of how common acts of worship are usually forgotten about upon the completion of Ramadan. Reciting the Qur’an, standing in prayer the […]
From the 1st of April 2023 – the 17th of September 2023, the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art in Kew Gardens will be featuring two unique art exhibitions. With a focus on Islamic art and paintings, this will be the world’s first display space dedicated solely to this genre. The exhibition will feature the […]
Islamic artefacts and art have become a topic of great interest in recent years and have contributed massively to the legacy of Islam and its people. If you really think about it, it is pretty remarkable that after hundreds of years, art produced in Muslim lands is still on display to this day. There are […]
On Friday 21st April, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reopened Istanbul’s Blue Mosque after five years of it being closed for restoration. The reopening was not only a big deal because of the sheer historical significance of the place, but also because Friday 21st April was the first day of the Muslim holiday of Ramadan […]