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Whilst the name Abdullah Quilliam may sound familiar, the name Fatima Elizabeth Cates is new for many of us. Until recently, her story had been forgotten almost entirely, despite the legacy she left behind. Thanks to the efforts of several individuals, her story has now found a place within the narrative of Victorian Muslims. Naming […]
Hailing from Maharastra, Dr Mariam Afifa Ansari has become the first female Muslim neurosurgeon in India. According to other reports, she is also the youngest to qualify with such a title in the country. Since Dr Ansari was a child, her dream was to help others by serving as a doctor. Many years later, this dream […]
When we think of London, landmarks such as Big Ben, Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace may be the first things that come to our mind. But there’s so much more hidden away in the quaint streets of the East End. Whether you’re looking for green spaces, spicy Bangladeshi food or a bustling market, East London […]
Numerous videos are surfacing on social media showing football fans taking their Shahada in Qatar. Whilst these new Muslims made their way to the country for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, it seems that various factors influenced them into making such a decision. According to several tweets, more than 500 people have converted to Islam. […]
The world-renowned cleric and patron of Darul Uloom Karachi, Mufti Rafi Usmani, passed away on Friday 18 November. Aged 86, he was the eldest son of Mufti Shafi Usmani and the brother of the accomplished scholar, Mufti Taqi Usmani. Known for his scholastic efforts and deep understanding of the Quran and Hadith, Mufti Rafi Usmani […]
In October, Jordan’s Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre (RISSC) published its latest edition of The World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims of 2023. With almost 2 billion Muslims in the world, the publication aims to unite the worldwide Muslim community and eradicate the ever-growing ignorance about Islam. With such a large population, the publication intended to highlight […]
