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Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi – also known as Rumi – was born in the small Afghani town called Balkh. Arriving into the world on September 30th, 1207, he was given the name Jalaluddin Muhammad bin Muhammad al-Balkhi al-Qunuwi. At the time, Balkh was anticipating an invasion by Gengis Khan, which caused Rumi’s father to flee to […]
Jesus (peace be upon him) is considered a renowned and important figure, with many Muslims honouring him for his special status in Islam. Not only was he the penultimate messenger, but he was also the bearer of the gospels and one of the five greatest messengers. Mentioned in the Quran twenty-five times, his story, teachings […]
It’s that time of the year again, and almost every Muslim will be asking the unending question; how do I navigate Christmas as a Muslim? As Christmas is a huge deal in the UK, every Muslim has a different response to how they deal with the event. So we thought we’d take this occasion to dive […]
To Muslims, Jesus is no ordinary figure. Not only is he one of the highest-ranked prophets, but he was also born of a virgin mother and was handed a scripture which is regarded as one of the most substantial of all divine revelations. Mentioned in the Qur’an 25 times with details of his teachings and […]
We may not consider the UK a winter destination at first, but make no mistake as this is when the country turns magical! That’s why nothing will stop us Brits from getting out there, despite the sub-zero temperatures! I mean, why stay at home when you can marvel at snow-covered mountains and waltz through colourful […]
An archipelago of over thirty islands, Bahrain is where pearl diving all began. Steeped in history, the island country is home to a range of activities for tourists and makes for an ideal destination for those seeking an authentic Gulf experience. With many flocking to nearby Doha, Dubai and Dammam, Bahrain is often neglected as […]
