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The Spirit of Rajab

As the Islamic calendar gracefully moves through its sacred months, the arrival of Rajab is heralded by a sense of reverence and spiritual anticipation among Muslims worldwide. Rajab is the seventh month in the Islamic lunar calendar, holding special significance as a prelude to the holy months of Sha’ban and Ramadan. British Muslims, like their […]

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Isra and Miraj: The Celestial Journey and The Gift of Salah

“The paths to guidance are diverse, as a mercy and kindness from God to His servants, due to the variation in their intellectual, mental, and spiritual insights.” Ibn al-Qayyim The beauty of Islam is that it welcomes and embraces truth seekers through numerous avenues. Individuals such as Abu Bakr al-Siddiq RA were fast to accept […]

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Reviving The Lost Spirit of Rajab

With Rajab sitting extremely close to the month of Ramadhan, its significance and virtues often go neglected by many Muslims. Regarded as one of the four sacred months, Rajab is a superb month to start thinking about the exciting prospects of Ramadhan.  We all know that there is no successful endeavour without a plan. Ramadhan, […]

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Have you started preparing for the month of Ramadan?

Are you slowly moving into Ramadan mode? Here are 6 small steps to get you in the Ramadan mindset. 1. Remember your morning and evening Adhkars 2. Read a few pages of the Qur’an daily 3. Give to charity 4. Fast on Monday’s and Thursday’s as well as the 13th, 14th and 15th day of […]

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Welcoming the month of Sha’ban

Shaʽban is the eighth month of the Islamic Calendar. It is the month of “separation”, so called because the pagan Arabs used to disperse in search of water. The fifteenth night of this month is known as the “Night of Records” (Laylat al Bara’at or Shabe Bara’at) However, observance of this day is disputed. Sha’ban is the […]

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