Hannah Morris 11 December, 2021 Muslims are obligated to pray five times a day, giving them the chance to temporarily disconnect from this world to reconnect with their creator. “And…
Seeking Nearness to Allah – First Steps to the Spiritual Journey
Theresa Corbin 04 December, 2021 Islam is often called the deen or the path, implying there is a destination. And many of us are focused on that destination. We all want peace and nearness…
In the Middle Ages, the Friday sermon or khutbah carried not only religious but also political significance, writes Mustafa Baktyr for İslam Ansiklopedisi. Khutbah is a speech or sermon that…
Indian Actress Quits Showbiz to Attain Religious Goals
AboutIslam & News Agencies 10 November, 2021 Another Indian actress has announced her decision to quit entertainment industry, citing religious reasons and donning hijab. She has just recently got married…
Hwaa Irfan 29 October, 2021 The sleep-wake cycle of the pineal gland becomes disrupted as we increasingly eat, socialize and sleep, not questioning the psychological and physical effects of our…
Black History Month: Rugby Muslim Player Hopes to Inspire Others
AboutIslam & Newspapers 29 October, 2021 Working hard to become the first Black Muslim woman to represent England at Rugby, Zainab Alema is hoping to inspire others in Black History…
Muslim employee at Severn Trent Water designs PPE headscarf for women to wear under safety helmet
A Muslim woman working for Severn Trent Water has designed a PPE headscarf that is suitable for workers to wear under a safety helmet. The water utility firm said it wants to…
Toronto Imam: I’ll Carry Afzaal Family in My Heart during Umrah
AboutIslam & Newspapers 19 October, 2021 Going to Makkah next month for this first time since the pandemic began, imam Munir El-Kassem will make sure to keep the Afzaal family…
Turin industrial area to host Islamic cultural center
A huge disused industrial area in Turin, one of the biggest cities in northern Italy, will soon host a large Islamic cultural center with a mosque. The city council sold…