Islamic Culture
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Hajj – the Greatest Symbol of Unity
Four million people, speaking a myriad of different languages, emanating from very diverse cultures and socio-economic circumstances all dressed in the same clothing united in their ... -
7 Lessons from Al Isra wal Mi’raj
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي أَسْرَى بِعَبْدِهِ لَيْلاً مِنَ الْمَسْجِدِ الْحَرَامِ إِلَى الْمَسْجِدِ الأَقْصَى الَّذِي بَارَكْنَا حَوْلَهُ “Blessed is the One who took His Servant during part of the ... -
The meaning of Rizq (provision)
We often confuse the circumstances by which we attain our rizq with the actual cause of rizq. -
Islamic perspective on women
Islam considers women equal to men in the most important regard: that both men and women are addressed by Allah (ﷻ) in His revelation, the ... -
Understanding the challenge of the Quran
The Qur’an was the miracle that proved Muhammed’s (ﷺ) prophethood. Since the dawn of Islam, many have challenged the authenticity of the Qur’an whilst others have ... -
The story of Prophet Yusuf (as) – its purpose, relevance and significance
This article explores the life of Prophet Yusuf (as), the purpose of such prophetic stories, their relevance and the lessons we can derive as individuals and ... -
Tafseer: Surah Al-Qadr
In this article we explore the linguistic marvels of this wonderful chapter of the Quran which is special gift from Allah (swt) to the believers in ... -
Rajab: A Momentous History
There are momentous times in the history of all peoples. Momentous days, weeks and months. Rajab is a month in which history has been shaped ... -
3rd March 1924 – Why Does It Matter?
The 3rd of March 1924 was the date that Islam's knot of ruling was untied - with numerous critical knots being subsequently untied ever since. -
Benefits of patience (sabr)
Here we need to stop, pause and think about the subject of patience in order to remove the confusion some Muslims have about its realty and ... -
If you help (in the cause of) Allah, He will help you, and make your foothold firm
There is absolutely no room for fatalism in Islam. While we have firm belief that victory is from Allah ﷻ, at the same we must work ... -
Tafsir: Surah Al-Asr
Surah al-Asr is one of the most comprehensive surah's in the Quran. This article provides a full translation and tafsir of this remarkable surah. -
Lessons from the miraculous birth of Isa (as)
Whilst the Christian world celebrates today the birth of the 'son of God' it is worth remembering that Isa (as) is our prophet. -
Islam: Finding peace through Submission to none but Allah
Muslims try to defend Islam by emphasising the oft-overlooked, peaceful side of the Deen, however unduly exaggerating any aspect of the Islamic way of life distorts ... -
Significance of Rabi’ul-Awwal
Believers know that what was most beloved to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ is also what is most beloved to Allah سبحانه وتعالى, so they strive ... -
Abandoning the commanding of good and forbidding of evil
Enjoining good and forbidding evil is an obligation which cannot be abandoned in any circumstance. -
“Tafsir of Surah Ar-Ra’d Verse 11 ‘Allah will not change a People’…”
Understanding the Quran in the correct context is a must for any dawah carrier - this tafsir provides the correct understanding of change -
5 ways to maintain the Ramadan spirit
Post Ramadan is always difficult living in the West. The mosques are not as full and the reminders of Allah and His Messenger (ﷺ) are not ... -
Eid Mubarak and our warmest greetings to you
Indeed, to the All-Merciful and the All-Kind belong all praise, gratitude, and thanks for allowing us to complete the blessed month of Ramadan. -
Night of Power (Laylat-ul-Qadr)
Laylat-ul-Qadr (Night of Power) - one of the most significant nights in the Islamic Calendar -
Last Ten Days of Ramadan
Fasting, striving to perform as many acts of worship as possible during the last ten days of Ramadan.
