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An authentic depiction of the Nakba, the film ‘Farha’ stands to portray the violent horrors of that time. The term Nakba, literally meaning The Catastrophe, refers to the tragic events surrounding the establishment of Israel, when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were displaced from their homes or had to make their own exit. Whilst the […]
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 […]
Thus it may be said that Jordan, with its blessed land, and with its wealth of Sacred Sites, is in itself a spiritual treasure with the potential to grace the lives of all those who visit it. H.R.H. Prince Ghazi bin Mohammed While sites such as Petra, the Dead Sea and Jerash may be well-known among […]
Hidden away in the region of northwestern Turkey lies the small town of Mudurnu. There’s no reason to visit Mudurnu except for one peculiar site; Burj Al Babas. Burj Al Babas is the perfect example of a property development project gone wrong! Home to fairytales castle taken right out of Disney films, the multi-million dollar […]
Until 11th July 1995, the small town of Srebrenica was known as a ‘safe area’ for the thousands of Bosniak Muslims. But things changed on this day. Bosniak Muslim men were forcefully separated from their wives and children by Serb forces and more than 8000 Muslim men and boys were hunted down and killed after […]
Every year, millions of pilgrims and over a billion Muslims recite a declaration of faith known as the Takbeer Tashreeq. But as this moment comes only once a year, it can be easy to forget the details surrounding how one should recite it and when it should be recited. Below we’ve outlined everything you need […]
