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Beyond Bilal: A Deep Dive into African Islamic History with Shaykh Mustafa Briggs

Rediscovering Our Roots: A Journey into African Islamic History with Shaykh Mustafa Briggs From the coasts of Senegal to the streets of London, Shaykh Mustafa Briggs shares a journey that weaves together ancestry, faith, and identity. For many, the story of Islam in Africa is a footnote, an afterthought to a narrative centred elsewhere. But […]

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Building a Lasting Legacy: An Islamic Guide to Wealth and Financial Literacy

In a world dominated by hustle culture and the ever-present pressure of capitalism, it’s easy for Muslims to feel caught between two extremes: the obsession with worldly wealth and the glorification of poverty. But what if there’s a third, more balanced path? A path where money becomes a tool for empowerment, community building, and an […]

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The Two Doctors Who Got Married During a Genocide

Dr. Mohammed Mustafa, an Australian emergency physician, and Dr. Nour Dalloul, a Palestinian doctor from Gaza, met while volunteering in Gaza’s hospitals. Amid bombardment, evacuations, and death, they found love — and chose to marry in the middle of a genoc*de. Their journey didn’t end there. After months apart, Nour has now reunited with Mohammed […]

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Onboard the Global Sumud Flotilla: A Journalist’s Firsthand Account of Drones, Danger, and Defiance

Ordinary people from 44 nations, armed with nothing but courage, boarded old fishing boats and yachts to do what world governments would not: break the siege on Gaza and deliver vital humanitarian aid. This was the Global Sumud Flotilla, a mission of hope sailing directly into a high-risk maritime confrontation. From the threat of interception […]