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The second month in the Islamic calendar, Safar is by and large a neglected month even though it is regarded in Islam as one of the four sanctified months. Coming right after the blessed month of Muharram, Safar may not have any specific religious dates to look out for, yet over time it has reduced […]
In a world filled with the dynamism of both splendour and difficulties, dhikr has the power to keep us grounded and content. Dhikr has a very simple meaning which is the remembrance of Allah, yet the act holds great significance and has the potential to reshape our very existence. In Islam, there are certain phrases […]
The more one thinks about it, the more one realises that Islam is more of a ‘lifestyle’ than just a religion or set of rituals. Whilst Islam places great importance on acts of worship such as prayers, fasting and dhikr, there is so much more to it than just that. From matters related to trade […]
With a ten-day programme consisting of a jam-packed schedule of events featuring artists, scholars and poets, Bradford once again says hello to the Bradford Literature Festival! With hundreds of events planned, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a list of seven Islamic events that cannot be missed this year: PETER SANDERS: A RETROSPECTIVE Join Bradford Literature […]
Shamsul Abdin has helped raise over £2m for charitable organisations that support women, children and communities throughout the Middle East and Africa. An HSBC Analyst by day and part of H&K Cycle Club, Shamsul has been raising money for charities for 10 years through the popular cycling club originally launched as a support network and […]
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’, […]
