Currently Browsing: carousel
Sha‘ban is a spiritually rich month in the Islamic calendar—a time when deeds are raised to Allah and hearts are prepared for Ramadan. While there are no obligatory du‘as fixed specifically for Sha‘ban, scholars recommend increasing forgiveness, salawat, and sincere personal supplication during this blessed month. Below is a carefully curated feature on the most beneficial duas to […]
At first glance, Wadi Rum appears almost too vast to hold meaning. A sweeping expanse of sandstone mountains, open sky and deep red sand, it resists containment — geographical, historical or spiritual. Often framed through the language of adventure or cinematic spectacle, Wadi Rum is presented as empty, timeless, untouched. Yet for Muslims, deserts have […]
For one month each year, Saudi changes its rhythm entirely. Days grow quieter and slower, and then, as the sun sets, Saudi comes alive. Streets fill, tables stretch long, music and storytelling echo through historic districts, and cities transform into social spaces shaped by food, family, and shared moments. For visitors, Ramadan offers one of […]
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 […]
Before the Hijrah: Faith Was Under Fire in Makkah Before the Hijrah reshaped the course of Islamic history, the early Muslim community endured years of relentless persecution in Makkah. What began as mockery and ridicule soon escalated into open violence, social isolation, and murder. For the first Muslims, believing in one God was not a […]
Architecture is often reduced to buildings and aesthetics, but within Muslim history it has always carried deeper meaning. Muslim architects have shaped not only structures, but the ways communities gather, worship, learn, and belong. From historic mosques and cities to contemporary urban design in Britain today, Muslim architects continue to influence how faith, identity, and […]
