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There is no sole specified act which has been prescribed for this night, except that there is a specific invocation to recite on Laylat al-qadr. Seeking forgiveness on this night is the one thing that has been stressed dearly by the Prophet PBUH. After Aisha RA enquired as to what Du’a should be recited if […]
While Ukraine may not be associated with Muslims and Islam, research tells us that the history of Islam in the region stretches back to the seventh century. After the death of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH, Muslims reportedly made their way to the Crimean Peninsula to spread the message of Islam – a phenomenon that was […]
The First British Muslim Woman To Perform Hajj Almost 100 years ago, a Scottish Muslim woman made her way to Makkah in a motor car to perform Hajj. Travelling entirely by herself, Lady Evelyn Zainab Cobbold gained popularity due to her unique story of traversing the many roads to reach the holy city at the […]
One of the greatest heroes the world has ever seen, this is the story of a man whose saga is timeless. A man who is celebrated by the Muslim world as well as the Western World as a heroic leader who united Muslim leaders and restored the Holy Land of Jerusalem to its original state. […]
By Huma Baig Before a health-related trial knocks on our door, we can draw closer to God by following His commands and embodying the way of His Messenger ﷺ whilst helping our body remain in optimal health. Here are five Islamic rulings and sunnah, mentioned in canonical collections of hadith, that may encourage us to […]
The newly-launched SPAB Heritage Awards championing built heritage are welcoming entrants from across the UK and Ireland. Three new awards – Best Loved Building, Sustainable Heritage and Building Craftsperson of the Year – will join the SPAB’s established awards, Philip Webb and the John Betjeman Awards. Advertisement Feature In November 2022, SPAB Heritage Award winners […]
