Lailat al Miraj is a Muslim holiday that commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s nighttime journey from Mecca to the ‘Farthest Mosque’ in Jerusalem where he ascended to heaven, was purified, and given the instruction for Muslims to pray five times daily. On the Islamic calendar, Lailat al Miraj (also known as Isra and Mi’raj, Al Isra’wal […]
Al Rayan Bank has been named as the provider of ‘the Best Islamic Finance Services in Western Europe’, by Trade Finance Global magazine at its annual excellence awards. The awards are designed to recognise and commend organisations for their contribution and dedication to the trade finance sector. Award selections are made by the editorial team […]
Finally, luxury fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana launches something a little more modest for muslim fashion collectors. For the first time, designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have released a collection of hijabs and abayas (ankle-length robes) targeting Muslim shoppers in the Middle East. The Abaya Collection: The Allure of the Middle East) debuted exclusively […]
Thursday 11 / 18 / 25 February & 3 March 2016 18.00 – 21.30 £15 (£12 members) After the sell-out success of our 2015 inaugural Kew Lates, the Princess of Wales Conservatory will once again throw open its doors after dark for a series of intimate evenings amid the thousands of tropical flowers of our […]
Malaysia’s first Islamic-compliant airline Rayani Air began operations Sunday with its maiden flight taking off from the capital to the resort island of Langkawi, local media reported. In-flight meals served on board its flights are completely halal, with alcohol consumption strictly prohibited. Muslim flight crew must don the hijab while non-Muslim crew are to be […]
