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History & Heritage

Amazing 14th century images of Aya Sophia before its conversion to a museum

The Aya Sophia (also knows as The Hagia Sophia)  is more than 1,400 years old. It was first built and used as a cathedral by the Eastern Roman Empire for over 900 years. Following Fatih Sultan’s conquest of Istanbul in 1453 C.E, the church was found in a state of disrepair and was renovated and converted […]

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Shopping

The most expensive perfume in the world

Clive Christian’s are amongst the finest and most beautifully crafted in perfumes in the world. Most famous of all, perhaps, is No1, the one he calls “the perfume of my heart”. Using only the most rare and highest quality ingredients, No1 is officially recognised as The World’s Most Expensive Perfume, reflecting the luxury of the […]

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History & Heritage

THIS IS WHERE THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD WAS BORN

This is where the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is thought to have been born though there is no conclusive evidence to prove it. This was converted into a library by the saudis. It is unclear what will happen to the library after the expansion plans have been completed. Above is an […]

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History & Heritage

Tower of London announced as finalist for Art Fund Prize for Museum of the Year 2015

The Art Fund announced the six shortlisted finalists for their prestigious Museum of the Year 2015 award. The Tower of London, which is cared for by independent charity Historic Royal Palaces, has been shortlisted following an unparalleled year for the visitor attraction which saw over 5 million people visit the art installation ‘Blood Swept Lands […]

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Features

GOOD READ: Spy Princess – The Life Of Noor Inayat Khan

This is the remarkable biography of Noor Inayat Khan, code named “Madeleine”. The first woman wireless transmitter in occupied France during WWII, she was trained by Britain’s SOE and assumed the most dangerous resistance post in underground Paris. Betrayed into the hands of the Gestapo, Noor resisted intensive interrogation, severe deprivation and torture with courage […]

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History & Heritage

The Treasure Houses of England

From Elizabethan Masterpieces, to alfresco dining and adventure playgrounds, these majestic properties are yearlong sources of fun and fascination for all… British Muslim Magazines recommended top 10 Treasure Houses to visit this year! 1. Woburn Abbey – The Abbey has been the home of the Earls and Dukes of Bedford, one of England’s most powerful families, […]

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British Muslim Magazine

Welcome to British Muslim Magazine, Britain’s leading Muslim lifestyle magazine offering inspiration, advice, shopping, food and halal travel advice to British Muslim audiences and international travellers. BMM is the perfect choice for everyone who wants to know more about our nation’s rich history and traditions.