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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 […]
Filled with natural splendour, beautiful beaches and charming in its very own way, Lombok is becoming Indonesia’s popular spot for holidaymakers and for good reason! With unspoiled beaches and many hidden gems, this authentic Indonesian island is also home to thousands of mosques! Located in the centre of West Nusa Tenggara Province, visitors will find […]
It was revealed by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities that over 1.2 million overnight tourists visited Jordan in the first quarter of 2023. That’s a big deal, especially because it surpasses the 966,483 tourists that visited in the first quarter of 2019. According to Jordan, 2019 for that reason was considered a ‘golden year’, […]
What comes to mind when I mention South Africa? Safari Parks? The Apartheid? Maybe even Nelson Mandela? Whilst all these are good thoughts and answers, a part of South African history is too often neglected. The historical narrative of Muslims and Islam stretches back as far as the late 17th century when Muslims from the […]
Islamic artefacts and art have become a topic of great interest in recent years and have contributed massively to the legacy of Islam and its people. If you really think about it, it is pretty remarkable that after hundreds of years, art produced in Muslim lands is still on display to this day. There are […]
For a long time now, halal travel has been a huge topic of discussion within the travel industry. With more and more Muslims hitting the road and seeking a meaningful experience, halal travel and tourism is on the rise, with many countries now catering to Muslims. One such country that checks every box for a […]
