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Islamic books and manuscripts dating back to the 13th century will be showcased for the first time in the Middle East. The 41st Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) held annually has always attracted visitors from around the world. Launched in 1982, by Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, the book fair lasts 11 days and […]
More than a thousand years have passed since the Prophet PBUH passed away, yet his teachings are still pumping through the hearts of Muslims and non-Muslims to this day. With Islam deriving its teachings from only two sources, it has been claimed by many to be a practical, simple, applicable and relevant religion to adopt. […]
Islam Channel has gone the extra mile by introducing a new and unique Bangla Channel that will cater to the fast-growing Bengali-speaking UK community. With programmes based on entertainment, education, religion and news, the hope is to reach out to a large audience in the country. Whilst many ethnic minority communities are ignored in the […]
Think Bangkok and your mind wouldn’t automatically think of Islam or Muslims. Whilst the capital of Thailand is well known for its party scene, ladyboys and backpackers, there’s a side to the city that goes entirely missed. Muslims make up Thailand’s largest religious minority, mostly living in the southernmost provinces of Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, and […]
Long before Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus, Muslims travelled from one end of Africa to the depths of China. The names of some are famous such as Ibn Batutta, Ibn Jubayr and Al-Maqarri. Whilst they all travelled for different purposes, something innately drove them to traverse difficult paths to reach an end. Before the advent […]
The island of Sicily is replete with reminders of Islamic presence. From street names influenced by the Arabic language to architectural wonders that were once used as mosques, traces of Islamic History can be found by those who explore thoughtfully. Lasting over two centuries, the island of Sicily was a Muslim stronghold between the ninth […]
