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The Fifth Islamic month Jumada al-Awwal 

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 […]

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The Significance of Mawlid al Nabi

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 […]

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The Spirit of Rajab

As the Islamic calendar gracefully moves through its sacred months, the arrival of Rajab is heralded by a sense of reverence and spiritual anticipation among Muslims worldwide. Rajab is the seventh month in the Islamic lunar calendar, holding special significance as a prelude to the holy months of Sha’ban and Ramadan. British Muslims, like their […]

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Reconnecting With The Prophet ﷺ In Rabi al-Awwal

The month of Rabi al-Awwal which is the third Islamic month according to the lunar calendar is finally upon us! This year, the 1st of Rabi al-Awwal commenced on 16th September 2023.  Whilst all Islamic months have their very own significance and value, Rabi al-Awwal has its very own exclusive speciality as it was in […]

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The Forgotten Islamic Month of Safar

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 […]

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Fasting Ashura: Why Muslims Fast on This Day and Why is it Significant

We recently welcomed the new Islamic year with the commencement of Muharram. For Muslims worldwide, this is a time when many of us take the opportunity to renew our intentions as we contemplate our plans for the forthcoming year.  Whilst Muharram is filled with significance, the month has one specific day which gives us a […]

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