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According to new research at the University of Birmingham, a collection of Quranic manuscripts held at the university may be the oldest in the world. Radiocarbon dating estimates that the manuscripts, which are written on animal skin, were written between 568 and 645 CE. If the research is accurate, it means that the manuscripts were […]
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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 […]
400,000 muslim soldiers fought in the war 100 years ago. Tabinda-Kauser Ishaq, a final year student at the University of Arts in London, hopes the piece of clothing will give Muslim women a new way to mark Remembrance Day. Born in what is now Pakistan, Sepoy Khudadad Khan was one of 1.2 million Indian soldiers […]
Beyonce shared two verses from the Quran on Instagram last Sunday. She shared the fifth and sixth verses from Surah ash-Sharh, meaning “For indeed, with hardship [will be] ease. Indeed, with hardship [will be] ease.” The quotation stirred her fans, especially Muslims all around the world. Many Muslims shared tweets implying that Beyonce was converting […]
The Hajjis an annual islamic pilgrimage to mecca, and a mandatory religious duty for Muslims which must be carried out at least once in lifetime by every adult muslim who is physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey, and can support his family during his absence.It is one of the five pillars of Islam. The gathering during […]
