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Architectural influences can vary from one place to another, but one thing is for sure, architecture can help us connect with a culture and people. Islamic architecture takes this to another dimension by infusing within the discipline the added element of divine connection. With Islamic architecture, the physical structure is not where things stop. Islamic […]
Towards the end of last year, Office for National Statistics (ONS) published the results of their latest census which showed that the UK has witnessed rapid growth in the Muslim population. In 2011, the Muslim population was 4.9% of the entire population, whereas, in 2021, it rose to 6.5%. This means that Britain’s Muslim minority […]
World Hijab Day (WHD) is a phenomenal initiative which invites women from all backgrounds, religions and ethnicities to wear the hijab and stand united with Muslim women. Muslim women from around the world face abuse and discrimination on a daily basis, which is why WHD is a unique moment to challenge the narrative. Today marks […]
‘All loves are a bridge to Divine love. Yet, those who have not had a taste of it do not know.’ This quote by the world-renowned poet Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi meticulously sums up the principal aim of the swirling dance performed by devoted dervishes. Also known as the sema, the whirling dervishes momentarily leave this […]
With so much to worry about when it comes to bills, price increases and groceries, the idea of going away on a holiday may seem out of the question. But there’s good news if you’re wanting to get away this year. With many destinations around the world offering a more inexpensive experience, you won’t see […]
The building and development of Masjids in the UK have been one of the greatest feats of British Muslims. With over 2,000 mosques in the country, the number is on the rise as the needs of the ever-growing Muslim population increases. Adding to the list, we have a very new development project in Birmingham, which […]
