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Muslims often forget that the Qur’an was revealed for humanity before it was revealed for Muslims. Throughout the book, readers will find verses beginning with ‘O humanity’ on numerous occasions, as it timelessly reaches out to all of mankind. History is replete with examples of many Jews, Christian and those of no faith converting to […]
Escaping the war in Somalia, Jawahir Roble – also known as JJ – arrived into the UK when she was only 10 years old. After many challenging years, JJ became renowned as a trailblazer in football as she became the UK’s first ever female Muslim hijabi referee. At the age of 10, JJ was unable […]
With Islam being one of the most misunderstood religions in the world, visiting the world’s best Islamic landmarks might just be the best way to explore the faith. From learning about Islam’s history and heritage to immersing yourself in architectural masterpieces, visiting Islamic landmarks give you the chance to get a taste of the reality […]
With a new year comes new resolutions and for many of us, this includes diving into new books. There’s no doubt that 2022 witnessed some awesome books, yet for many reasons, 2023 looks even better. From self-help to fiction and travel narratives to biographies, make room for some amazing additions to your reading list. What’s […]
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 […]
