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British Airways Unveils New Hijab Uniform

For the first time in nearly two decades, British Airways has unveiled a new uniform change. Featuring a hijab and tunic option for Muslim women, the new uniform has been described as “an airline first”. The collection which was created by British tailor and fashion designer Ozwald Boateng includes jumpsuit options for women and will […]

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Hajj 2023: Saudi Arabia Lifts Restrictions on Number of Hajj Pilgrims 

The Hajj Expo 2023 is well underway and agreements are already being made about the changes that will be made this year for pilgrims. With key authorities, entrepreneurs and decision-makers collaborating on the future of Hajj and Umrah, one such agreement was centred around the limit on pilgrim numbers.  After facing restrictions for three years […]

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Connect With The Qur’an With These Five Steps

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Muslims often forget that the Qur’an was revealed for humanity before it was revealed for Muslims. Throughout the book, readers will find verses beginning with ‘O humanity’ on numerous occasions, as it timelessly reaches out to all of mankind. History is replete with examples of many Jews, Christian and those of no faith converting to […]

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Jawahir Roble: The UK’s First Hijabi Referee Recieves an MBE

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Escaping the war in Somalia, Jawahir Roble – also known as JJ – arrived into the UK when she was only 10 years old. After many challenging years, JJ became renowned as a trailblazer in football as she became the UK’s first ever female Muslim hijabi referee.  At the age of 10, JJ was unable […]

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10 Islamic Landmarks To Visit in 2023

With Islam being one of the most misunderstood religions in the world, visiting the world’s best Islamic landmarks might just be the best way to explore the faith. From learning about Islam’s history and heritage to immersing yourself in architectural masterpieces, visiting Islamic landmarks give you the chance to get a taste of the reality […]

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Four Books by Muslim Authors To Read in 2023

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With a new year comes new resolutions and for many of us, this includes diving into new books.  There’s no doubt that 2022 witnessed some awesome books, yet for many reasons, 2023 looks even better. From self-help to fiction and travel narratives to biographies, make room for some amazing additions to your reading list. What’s […]

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