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The martyrdom of Imam Hassan al-Askari, the 11th Imam of Shia Islam, is a significant chapter in Islamic history, marked by profound devotion, resistance to tyranny, and the preservation of Islamic teachings in the face of oppression. Born in 846 CE (232 AH) in Medina and martyred in 874 CE (260 AH) in Samarra, Imam Hassan […]
Mawlid al-Nabi or simply Mawlid, is the celebration of the birth of our beloved prophet Muhammad (pbuh). The term “Mawlid” comes from the Arabic word for birth, and “un-Nabi” means “of the Prophet,” so the full term translates to “Birth of the Prophet.” There is huge historical Significance as our Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was born […]
If I were to pick only one place to suggest visiting, it would always be Rijeka. Not because it is the most beautiful place across the globe and it is my hometown so I am being subjective, but because it will make you feel like having a ride in a time machine through different periods […]
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 […]
For over seven decades, Palestine has constantly witnessed tribulation after tribulation as the then newly formed state of Israel began invading the country. Since 1948, much has happened which has caught the attention of people around the world, causing us to take action against the apartheid and occupation in our very own ways. More recently, […]
How much do we really know about Masjid Aqsa? Whilst many of us are eager and passionate to visit the holy and blessed cities of Makkah and Madinah, do we ever pause to think about visiting Masjid Aqsa? In one prophetic tradition, the Prophet PBUH spoke about the three holiest mosques in the world and […]