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Ramadan’s Blessings: Peterborough Mosque Raises £31,000 for Charity

Worshippers at the largest mosque in Peterborough raced during Ramadan to raise £31,000 for charitable causes to support local charities and the less fortunate in their community. The Faizan-e-Madin Islamic Centre on…

Articles Controversial Issues

Min Gov. Supports Muslims after Two Minneapolis Mosque Set Afire

Two mosques in Minneapolis were targeted by an arsonist who set them on fire one after another, raising concerns among the Muslim community who condemned the hate crimes. Minnesota governor…

Articles Value of Manners

NHS Staff Fast for a Day, Raise £1,000 for Cancer Foundation

World renowned Muslim chest consultant Professor Mohammed Munavvar joined 70 colleagues at Preston Hospital in one day fast to raise funds for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. “About three years ago,…

Acts of Worship Articles

Bills to Add Muslim, Sikh, Asian Holidays to Michigan Calendar

Michigan lawmakers are introducing a set of bills to mark Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, and Asian holidays as official state-recognized holidays in Michigan’s official calendar. The new holidays would be Diwali,…

Articles Controversial Issues

Lawmakers speak out after back-to-back Minneapolis mosque fires: “All of us belong in Minnesota”

ST. PAUL, Minn. – State lawmakers say hate has no place in Minnesota following two separate attacks on local mosques. Mall 24’s mosque was targeted Sunday evening, followed by Masjid Al Rahma…

Articles Comparative Religion

Ramadan From a Christian’s Point Of View

For the past few months, I’ve been traveling through Pakistan working on a film project. During this time, I’ve also managed to find myself working during Ramadan. As a non-Muslim…

Articles Faith and Spirituality

Did You Get the Lessons of Ramadan? Reflections on the Holy Month

As the holy month of Ramadan ends, it is now time to reflect on what we have learnt in the last few weeks, individually and collectively. With each and every one of…

Articles Muslim World

Ramadan In Pictures: The Last Ten Nights Around the World

Ramadan is almost over, the month of blessings and getting closer to Allah the Almighty. Worshippers all around the world try to catch Laylatul Qadr and seek Allah’s forgiveness. Alhamdulillah, this year,…

Articles New Muslims

New Muslims: Why Celebrate Eid?

  Wake up. Pray Fajr. Eat breakfast. Go to Eid Prayer. Then I, my husband or both of us, would go to school or work. It was anti-climactic at best….

Articles Family and Society

Juggling Motherhood and Celebrating `Eid

`Eid is almost here. It’s you, your husband, this great festivity, and… a truckload of children. Even on “normal” days, quite a lot of the havoc can be overwhelming. Preparing…