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Allah Will Cure Your Heart, Turn to Him

Darkness in the heart brings sadness; darkness in the heart brings depression and stress. But light (nur) brings happiness; light brings comfort; it brings calmness and tranquility. We have the wrong understanding…

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Malcolm X and the Transforming Power of Hajj

Malcolm X went to Hajj in the year 1964. He went as an ardent believer in Black Nationalism and returned to America a changed man. He had a life-transforming experience….

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Muna’s Passion for Basketball Inspires Her to Create Activewear for Muslim Women

Growing up as a Somali girl in Minneapolis’ Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, Muna Mohamed’s love for basketball has led to creating a special activewear for Muslim women and girls, Sahan Journal reported.   In…

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Meet First Somali Female Muslim Councilor Elected in Liverpool

Striving to give voice to the voiceless, Rahima Farah has been elected as Toxteth’s new Labour councilor, making history as the first Somali Muslim woman on the board. In election…

Articles Value of Manners

That is How Allah Wants Us to Care

A few days ago, I attended my first funeral prayer in a mosque. It was conducted right after the mid-day prayer. The dead person was brought into the mosque in…

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Leigh’s Story – God Gave Me What is Better

Leigh* was in her late twenties when she started taking a pottery class. She was married and had a little girl who had recently started school. Leigh was looking for…

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Watford FC Opens Stadium for Muslim Family Fun Day

Watford FC opened its stadium Sunday to host a family fun day organized by a Watford Muslim youth trust for people from all walks of life to foster a sense…

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Muslim Volunteers Pack 15,000 Meals for Malnourished Kids across the World

Islam lays a great emphasis on the virtue of neighborliness. It also stresses on Muslims’ individual duty to contribute to the feeding of the poor and helping the needy. Allah…

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UK Muslims Face ’10-Year Wait’ as Saudi Cuts Hajj Quota

Awaiting the first normal hajj after three years of COVID restrictions, the British Muslims have expressed disappointment for Saudi government’s decision to cut the quota for the UK to only…

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Mataf Expansion Building in Grand Mosque named Saudi portico

MAKKAH — The Head of the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques announced on Sunday that the higher Saudi authorities have issued approval to name the Mataf Expansion…