The Hijrah migration of the Prophet ﷺ The Hijrah is the migration of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Makkah to Madinah, and is one of the most significant moments in the history of Islam. Prior to the migration, the Muslims in Makkah faced severe persecution for following the religion of Islam. They were boycotted, abused, and […]
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How to be a healthy Muslimah for a healthier Ummah
Eating for your eggs We all know about eating eggs, but have you ever heard of eating for your eggs? As women, one of the best ways we can eat for our fertility is by eating for our eggs. Even if you’re not ready to have children, the food you eat now will impact your […]
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Three Golden Advice of The Prophet
Excerpt taken from lecture by Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan Article by Dahlia Saddiq There is a Hadith narrated by Abu Ayyub Al Ansari that states that a man came to the Prophet ﷺ and asked him to give him advice and to make it concise. In response, the Prophet ﷺ replied with three statements: When […]
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Sorry Nike, I’m not changing anything
Dear Nike, I’m not changing anything Nike is a brand that is well known for making cool sneakers and some pretty epic ads, but this time, something has definitely gone wrong. Their recent ad, “You can’t stop us” gained mixed reviews. From praise for their creative editing to accusations of hypocrisy being a leading brand […]
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The Remarkable story of Muhammad Asad
From Jew to Athiest to Muslim, Muhammad Asad’s search for the truth When it comes to the West meeting and embracing the East, no story truly personifies this other than that of Leipold Weiss, and when he decided to take his life-changing journey on the road to Mecca, he became Muhammad Asad. Born to a […]
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Lady Evelyn Cobbold – The First British Muslim Woman to perform Hajj
Lady Evelyn/Zaynab Cobbold: The first British Female Muslim to Perform Hajj In 1933, Lady Evelyn Cobbold was the first British Muslim woman to make the pilgrimage to Mecca and perform Hajj. She had to seek special exemption to perform Ḥajj, announcing her intention to Saudi Arabia’s minister in London, Hafiz Wahba, who wrote to King […]
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This isn’t the first time Hajj has been restricted… and maybe not the last.
This isn’t the first time Hajj has been restricted… and maybe not the last Due to the current situation regarding the COVID 19 pandemic, the Muslim world and the non-Muslim world have experienced unprecedented changes in their economical conditions, social behaviour, and political decisions. The suspension of Hajj has shocked the Muslim world, however, if […]
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The Ugly Face of Cancel Culture
The Ugly Face of Cancel Culture In 2020, I think it’s fair to say that Cancel Culture has taken social media by storm. YouTubers, Celebrities, Influencers, and even your favorite Sheikh isn’t safe from being cancelled. Cancel Culture is basically a new movement that sees the public empowered by the tools of social media call-out […]
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Remembering SREBRENICA
Remembering Srebrenica On this day, 25 years ago, the Srebrenica Genocide took place. It was a premeditated genocide that took place in a town just 132km from my own father’s hometown, and located in the heart of Europe. 11th July, 1995, was the date that the Army of Republika Srpska (VRS), under the command of […]
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The Problem with Children’s Films Today
Your child is losing his faith, one movie at a time For many of us, Children’s films bring back nostalgic memories of our carefree and enjoyable childhood. With a great variety of characters, plot, and themes – they’ve got something for everyone. It is often this nostalgic fondness of these memories that lead us to […]
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The Chinese Muslim teaching us Arabic
The Chinese Muslim who teaches Arabs Arabic In our latest podcast, we are joined by Mukhlis Mah, an Australian Chinese Muslim who has been studying the Arabic language for over 6 years. In this discussion, we go over a range of topics including the history of Islam in China, his journey in studying the Arabic […]
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Never make fun of Islam
In a world filled with memes, internet trolls, and viral videos, people will do anything for a laugh. Yet amidst all the laughter and giggles, today’s culture of comedy has given rise to a new low in humour by poking fun at religion. In this short video, Sh. Haroun Kanj reminds us of the importance […]