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The Battle of Karbala explained

The Battle of Karbala was fought on the bare deserts on the way to Kufa on October 10, 680  (10 Muharram 61 AH). Both Husayn ibn Ali and his brother Abbas ibn Ali were buried by the local Banī Asad tribe, at what later became known as the Mashhad Al-Husayn. The battle itself occurred as a result […]

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Karbala explained

Karbala is a city in central Iraq, located about 100 km southwest of Baghdad, and a few dozen miles east of Lake Milh.  Karbala has an estimated population of 750,000 people (2020). The city, best known as the location of the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE or the Shrines of Imam Husayn and Abbas. The city […]

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The Internal Challenges of Imposter Syndrome with author Hira Ali

Hira Ali, Business Woman, CEO and Author of ‘Her Way to the Top’ talks to our Features Writer about the Internal Challenges of Imposter Syndrome and the fears that branch out from this fear. Hira has trained many women across the globe, having started her career in Pakistan. Founder of ‘Advancing Yourself Potential’ and ‘International […]

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EID MUBARAK! to all our viewers of British Muslim Magazine

COVID-secure mosques, bustling cattle markets and lots of food – stunning pics show Eid preparations around world.

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THE DAY OF ARAFAH

This is a very significant day. Many people are recommended to fast and make supplication On this day. The gates of heaven are open on this day. It is believed sins are forgiven on this day. The pilgrims do not fast, only those who do not go to Hajj. The significance is prayer fasting and […]

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A different type of Hajj

The pilgrimage to Makkah to perform the Hajj is one of the most awaited times in the lives of a muslim. The Umrah is the beginning to understanding and creating a bond with Allah (swt). A physical presence in the holy land is a prediction made in the holy Qur’an which states that upon mention […]

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