Labbayk Allahumma labbayk (Here I am at your service! O Allah, here I am!) Labbayk laa sharika laka labbayk (Here I am! There’s no God except You, here I am!)…
With about 2M Pilgrims, Hajj 1444 Expected to be ‘Exceptional, Safe’
With the COVID-era restrictions on pilgrims no longer in place, the Hajj pilgrimage this year, according to the Saudi authorities, is expected to be an ‘exceptional’ and ‘safe’ hajj, expecting…
Yorkshire Cricket Club Signs Muslim Athletes Charter
In a move to address accusations of racism, Yorkshire Country Cricket Club has signed a charter committing them to recognize the needs of their Muslim players, staff, and supporters. The…
From Kerala to Makkah: Indian Muslim Walks 8,640 Km for Hajj
The journey took him a whole year Muslim pilgrimage or hajj is a lifetime journey that many aspire to. Seeking to fulfill the life-time journey of hajj, Shihab Chottur, an Indian…
Makkah’s first permanent houses were built around the Ka’bah and did not have doors as an indication to pilgrims that they were welcome to make themselves at home among a people who…
The Story of Lady Umm Salamah Umm Salamah, whose name was Hind bint Abu Umayyah ibn Al-Mugheerah, was a woman who combined beauty with character, noble birth and a…
In this series we have journeyed together through the Quran verses of Chapter three to assess their impact on our lives. We looked at facing life-changing moments and the story of…
The season of Hajj is approaching. These days, pilgrims are preparing for this blessed trip. They get ready for gathering in Makkah and the sacred places in response to Allah’s…
Pilgrims Advised to Avoid ‘Too Many Selfies’ in Front of Ka`bah
As thousands of Muslims from around the world started to flock into Makkah for the annual hajj, Indonesia’s Religious Affairs Ministry’s Hajj pilgrimage organizing committee (PPIH) has urged pilgrims to…
After Becoming Muslim: Japanese Teacher Shares Inspiring Journey to Islam
Wearing a pink kimono, Saki Takao celebrated her 26th birthday by taking the greatest decision in her life and becoming a Muslim. Surrounded by 15 family members and friends, she…
