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As we approach the final moments of these sacred days, we invite you to pause with us , to reflect, realign, and remember what truly matters. The Day of Arafah is almost upon us this year, it falls on Thursday 5th June. The Prophet ﷺ called it “the best day of the year” — a […]
On Sunday evening, the crescent for the new month of Dhul Hijjah was sighted, leading to the announcement of dates for Hajj and Eid Al-Adha The 1st of Dhul Hijjah is Monday 19th June 2023. This means that the day of ‘Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah) is Tuesday 27th of June and Eid Al Adha (10th […]
“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 […]
Not long ago, we welcomed the new Islamic year with the commencement of Muharram. For Muslims around the world, this is a time when intentions are renewed as many contemplate their plans for the forthcoming year. As we ease our way into the first Islamic month, the day of Ashura (10th of Muharram) gives us […]
Words have played an important role in human history with many of us using them as our blueprint for life. Over 1400 years ago, the Prophet Muhammad PBUH made a speech on the plains of Arafat which is still relevant today. Being his final and farewell speech, pilgrims make it a point to peruse the […]
“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 […]
