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World’s First University Was Founded by A Muslim Woman

  Did you know that this university was founded by a Muslim woman? Early on in Islamic history, mosques doubled as schools. The same people who led prayers would teach groups…

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Muslim Women and the History of Science

We are well informed about the contributions of men to Islamic and scientific history. However, we often fail to acknowledge the women who brought about change. Alongside men, Muslim women…

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The Miraculous Night Journey – Did People Believe It?

Prophet Muhammad traveled, in his night journey, on the back of Al-Buraq all the way to the farthest mosque in Jerusalem. He ascended through the seven heavens and marveled at wonders unimaginable….

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Islamic Art in Morocco: Hassan II Masjid

Family & Life Team Did you know that the Hassan II Masjid in Casablanca, Morocco, is the second largest functioning masjid in Africa?   Located at the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, inspired by the Quranic…

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Ibn Atta on How to Deal with People’s Praise

Dr. Jasser Auda 28 November, 2022 In his well-known book, Al-Hikam (Words of Wisdom), sheikh Ahmad Ibn `Ataa’illah As-Sakandari says: When people praise you for what they assume about you, blame yourself…

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UK Oldest Mosque Built By Jewish Student: (In Pictures)

AboutIslam & Newspapers 17 November, 2022 The British newspaper The Sun published in September 2018 a selection of unique pictures of the oldest British mosque in Woking, Surrey, dating back to the…

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Inside a 700-Year-Old Mosque in Ghana: Simply Amazing!

AboutIslam & News Agencies 12 November, 2022 The Larabanga mosque in Ghana was founded in the early 1400s by one of the Prophet’s Companions, Ibrahim Ayuba al-Ansari, who was sent…

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Cambridge City Hosts Islamic Heritage Display to Educate, Spread Love

AboutIslam & News Agencies 23 October, 2022 As Canada celebrates October as Islamic Heritage month, Cambridge city hall hosted an event this month to spread knowledge about Islamic civilization and…

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Great Flood and Noah’s Ark

Hwaa Irfan 21 October, 2022 Floods have always been a part of human existence. Seasonal floods increase soil fertility bringing nutrients as they also gave birth to the agricultural revolution…

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Only 5 people can offer prayers at the same time in this miniature marvel World’s ‘Smallest Mosque’ of Ancient Era

AboutIslam & News Agencies 07 October, 2022 If you happen to visit Mir Mahmood Saheb mosque in Hyderabad, India one day, you will be stunned by this majestic and awe-inspiring…