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Changing of the Kiswah

The annual changing of the Kiswah. The tradition of covering the Kaaba was started by the Quraysh in pre-Islamic times and was continued by the Muslims after the conquest of Makkah in 630 AD.The Kiswah, or covering, of the Kaaba, is probably the most visually stunning element of the structure. A pure black and gold […]

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White Coats Safehouse

The White Coats Safehouse Bilal Islam started the Homeless Run almost four years ago with his last $100 and with the support of his wife, cooking hot meals for the homeless people living across Sydney. He wanted to make a difference to the way Muslims were perceived in Australia and most importantly to the people […]

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What is the Black Stone?

What is the Black Stone? The black stone is the remaining fragments of a rock placed in the Kaabah by Abraham under the command of Allah to serve as the cornerstone of Allah’s sacred House. According to the Prophet Muhammad, the black stone is from Paradise (an-Nisa’i) and was originally whiter than milk, but soon […]