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Fasting Ashura: Why Muslims Fast on This Day

Samarkand Mosque Ashura

Not long ago, we welcomed the new Islamic year with the commencement of Muharram. For Muslims around the world, this is a time when intentions are renewed as many contemplate their plans for the forthcoming year.  As we ease our way into the first Islamic month, the day of Ashura (10th of Muharram) gives us […]

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Features

Kubra Khan speaks to British Muslim Magazine about her new movie London Nahi Jaunga

Kubra Khan speaks about her Desi Punjabi role in London Nahin Jaunga, contrary to her true London identity. Lets find out how desi she is? You and Mehwish have had your real-life roles switched over completely, how did you feel about playing the role of the eastern Punjabi girl? It was really interesting actually when […]

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Features

Four Inspirational Muslim Women Who Are Leading The Way

For a long time now, Muslim women have lacked a voice and presence in society. While many incredible and accomplished Muslim women existed, their stories have often been overlooked and neglected. But this is starting to change! Paving the way and leaving behind a legacy, we’ve lined up four of the most inspirational and empowering […]

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History & Heritage

Three Victorian Muslims Who Changed The Narrative of British History

At a time when the British identity was tied exclusively with Christianity, converting to any other religion was viewed as an extremely controversial and peculiar act. The Victorian era – which dates from 1837 to 1901 – witnessed exponential growth in areas such as inventions, expansion of railways, and poetry. But despite this, there was […]

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Travel

Incredible Muslim Pilgrims Who Are Walking To Makkah For Hajj

Being obligatory for those who are able and can afford it – regardless of social status, race and background – Muslim pilgrims come from far and wide to perform their pilgrimage. The majority choose to take the simplest and quickest form of transportation by flying here. However, there are others – although a minority – […]

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Travel

Travels in Muslim Lands: An Event With Tharik Hussain & Rebecca Lowe

Bradford has big plans to host a series of events this June for its annual Bradford Literature Festival. Many artists, poets, journalists and authors are scheduled to appear including the young and old. One such planned event is based around the hot topic of travel writing; more specifically travel writing whilst traversing the Muslim lands. […]

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