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5 Dos and Don’ts during the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah – The Best Days of the Year
The first ten days of the month of Dhul Hijjah are many a times under-looked and not paid much attention to, when in fact these ten days are the best ten days of the year! Yes even greater than the days of Ramadan! Subhan’Allah. And yet many of us treat these ten days lightly, thinking […] More
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Saudi Arabia along with four other Muslim countries rank the lowest in suicides
News like such don’t make the mainstream media for reasons we all know too well – showing Muslims to be in the good light. Arab News recently brought to our attention a stat from 2012 which seem to have been brushed under the carpet – certain Muslim countries suicide rates are at the lowest in […] More
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Cycle of life: Chinese Muslim cycles 7,800 km in 4 months to perform Hajj
Tawasul has reported Muslim cyclist from China, Mapaotchen Muslim Muhammad has cycled 7,800 kilometres to Makkah, Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. Muhammad reportedly left his home in Xinjiang, in northwest China, and cycled arriving in the Saudi city of Taif, where he received a special welcome by the local cycling club. Following a brief stay in […] More
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5 pieces of advice for every Muslim when a loved one passes away
Innā lillāhi wa innā ilayhī rājiʿūn. Verily, from Allah we came and to Him is our return. كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَائِقَةُ الْمَوْتِ Every soul shall taste death… [1] Death is an undeniable fact. Time after time, we as human beings lose ourselves in this temporary world as if we are to live in it forever. Thus, […] More
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A couple’s car broke down, the tow truck driver was a Muslim, find out what happened.
In April 2014, Humans of New York published a post showing two men observing Salah (the Muslim prayer) in Central Park, New York. It was to show the diversity of USA and to an extent the acceptance of other people’s faiths being practiced as they wish to do so. Now, in the comments section, a […] More
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Islam is the key to true happiness in my life, says England’s cricketer Moeen Ali
Those in the entertainment arena such as sports have a significant responsibility in terms of how they carry themselves, for they are role models for the youth. Moeen Ali was interviewed by The Today Programme, where he was asked questions regarding how important Islam is in his life and what does he feel about the […] More
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Touching pictures of Hajj pilgrims 2016/1437 being welcomed in Makkah and Madinah
One of the best times of the Islamic calendar is getting close – Dhul Hijjah – the month of Hajj, most specifically the first ten days of this blessed month. Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said about these ten days being the best ten days of the year: No good deeds done on other days are superior […] More
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10 Signs Of Good Manners
There is nothing which is heavier upon the balance than the good character. [1] We see Muslims who pray their prayers, give in charity and fast Ramadan, but their character is not what they are meant to carry. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) highlighted one of the key purposes of him coming to the […] More
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A Rotten Graveyard With One Musk Fragrant Grave
This is a true incident, shared originally by Imran Shahid who also provided the translation. One of the graveyards in Saudi Arabia was closed for 30 years. It was eventually decided to purge it to the ground level. The government gave permission to do so and found a company to execute the desired task. The […] More
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10 evidence-based facts of the benefits of intermittent fasting
When Muslims observe the fasting month of Ramadan or voluntary fasts (such as fasting the 3 middle days of the lunar month and fasting on Mondays and Thursdays), in which eating and drinking is restricted to sunset till dusk as they are commanded by Allah to observe fasts, many wonder if such a practice is detrimental or beneficial […] More
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How To Treat Ramadan Muslims
Ramadan is special for so many reasons. That child who never prays, prays. That sister who never covers, covers. That brother who never fasts, fasts. Even if it is just for one month, at least our non-practicing brothers and sisters will taste the sweetness of eman for thirty days. Surely, this ought to be a joy […] More
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5 Dos and 5 Don’ts in Ramadan
Ramadan is the mother of all months. It is the best month in which the first verses of the best book of guidance were revealed to the best man by the best angel for the best nation. It is the most awaited month for Muslims all over the world for it brings with it an […] More