Muslims in the US enthusiastically pull out their stored Rubbermaid tubs marked “Ramadan/Eid,” packed with strings of paper lanterns, electric lights, and glass ornaments they bought. Others find this…
Allah says: Truly, we did call unto Him from of old: truly it is He, the Benevolent, the Merciful. (Quran 52: 28) This name Al-Barr “The Benevolent” is closely related to the…
“The Quran actually says this: “Do not come near salah (prayer).” These are the very words of the Quran, I tell you!” said one of my teachers to us students in…
Rochdale Muslim Plans 22-Day Mountain Trek During Ramadan for Charity
As Muslims get ready for Ramadan charity race, a Rochdale Muslim man is preparing for the holy month with a grueling 22-day trek in the Annapurna range of mountains in…
A fundraising event to help build a new Blackburn mosque has been very successful after donors generously pledged £126,000 to support the project. Over the past five years, volunteers…
Ramadan Blessings: Volunteers Pack Food Boxes for Detroit Vulnerable
Generosity and charity are generally part of the main features of the Islamic Shari’ah. However, ithe month of Ramadan is a special occasion for this important act of worship and…
How do we speak to non-Muslims about the Quran? How can we introduce the Quran to non-Muslims? Because, you know, there is a lot of nonsense out there spoken about the…
From Jerusalem to Makkah: How Qiblah Story Can Change Your Life
The title of this article sounds pretty mind-blowing, right? How could a simple historical fact change anything in your life today? To give a brief history, the original Qiblah (direction…
Ramadan is the month when not only the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the world; but it is the best time for Muslims to re-engage and develop our…
Makkah’s Grand Mosque Prepares for 3 Million Worshippers in Ramadan
Preparing for a huge influx of worshippers during the holy month of fasting, the General Presidency of the Grand Mosque in Makkah has unveiled a massive plan to serve around…
