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Jumada al-Awwal is the fifth month of the Islamic (hijri) calendar. Although there are no specific rituals or practices associated with this month, it holds significance due to important events in Islamic history. Some believe that Jumada al-Awwal was the month when the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) married Khadija (RA), a union considered to be blessed […]
The Milton Keynes lslamic Arts and Culture Foundation celebrated the iconic City of Codes and Light Festival, which took place last week from Wednesday 2nd October to Saturday 5th October. This year’s festival explored how artificial intelligence intersects with art, science, and technology through a series of immersive learning activities, interactive workshops, and thought-provoking symposiums. Anouar Kassim MBE, CEO, […]
It may come as a surprise to learn that there is still a small Muslim community in Greece today. Therefore, it would be interesting to delve into the Islamic areas that exist within Greece. Islam has a presence in Greece through two distinct communities: the longstanding Muslim population that has resided in the country since […]
Preparing a dessert with chicken may be the last things that comes to mind in many countries today. However, it was customary to use meat in desserts in medieval Islamic cuisine. Its influence extended to the west where it was included in medieval European dishes such as the famous French dessert blancmange. Milk-based desserts made with chicken […]
Concern for the environment is a crucial part of Muslim life, and Muslims should be taking a much higher role in environmental issues. Calls for a Green Ramadan provide Muslims with an opportunity to focus on Islamic environmental teachings. Having been working in the sector voluntarily for over 40 years, Fazlun Khalid has become a […]
Morocco is where you can explore Islam’s cultural and spiritual traditions while experiencing delicious food, medinas, riads, and souks to more adventurous activities like surfing, trekking and camping in the Sahara. There are lots of famous destinations where travellers visit to experience Islamic culture, art, design and architecture: Istanbul in Turkey, Samarkand in Uzbekistan, and […]
