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I thought I was the only Muslim at work, until something absolutely astonishing happened
I would like to share a pleasant incident that happened to me yesterday. I was working on my desk when a staff came in and said he wanted to discuss a work related problem with me. As always I agreed to help. We looked at all places in our office to sit and discuss but, […] More
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University professor and Imam in Makkah passes away straight after prayer
A Saudi university professor passed away on Wednesday, October 4, a few seconds after concluding Asr prayer in his mosque in Makkah. Inna Lilahi Wa Inna Elayhi Rajeoun. Shaykh Dr. Khaled Al-Qurashi, the professor of Da’wa ‘Islamic Call’ and Islamic Culture, was leading prayer in the mosque in Al-`Awali district in Makkah. He was Um […] More
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China’s police force will punish Xinjiang Muslims if they don’t voluntarily hand in copies of the Quran, prayer mats and any other religious symbols
Chinese authorities in the northwestern region of Xinjiang have ordered ethnic minority Muslim families to hand in religious items including prayer mats and copies of the Quran to the authorities, RFA has learned. Officials across Xinjiang have been warning neighborhoods and mosques that ethnic minority Uyghur, Kazakh and Kyrgyz Muslims must hand in the items […] More
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Masjid Al-Aqsa’s Friday prayer cancelled by Israel security force, first time in 17 years
Israel has put Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque on total shutdown, canceling Friday prayers for the first time in almost two decades as reported by StepFeed. This comes after three suspected Palestinians opened fire against Israeli security forces near Al-Aqsa compound, killing two Israelis, before being shot dead by Israeli police. Thousands of Muslims gather in Al-Aqsa […] More
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Islamic prayer ritual reduces back pain and increases joint elasticity, study finds
The repetitive physical movements of Muslim prayer rituals can reduce chances of lower back pain if performed properly, according to new research and reported by various news-media. It isn’t just a series of pointless set of movements. “Indeed, As-Salaah (the prayer) has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times..” [Qur’an 4:103] The study found […] More
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British boxer Anthony Joshua’s soft spot for Islam gets support and abuse, which got some cracking responses
Undefeated British professional boxer, Anthony Joshua, over the last few days has been enjoying himself with a trip to Dubai. Along with other holiday snaps on his Facebook and Twitter accounts, he posted his experience of praying Salah, the Islamic daily prayer, with his Muslim friend – though being a non-Muslim himself right now. On […] More
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4 tips on how to ask Allah for something
Are we really asking Allāh Azzawajal the way He ought to be asked or are we making any mistakes? Here is a quick checklist. 1) Be firm Allah’s Messenger (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “When anyone of you appeals to Allah for something, he should ask with determination and should not say, ‘O Allah, if […] More
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Watch what happens when a parrot comes walking towards a boy praying Salah with his father
The video showing a somewhat humourous moment when a parrot came walking towards a boy and his father praying has gone viral with nearly 5 million views! Here is the video: There are some who would find this funny and cute. Then there will be some who say why didn’t the father just stopped the […] 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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Saudi Princess Ameerah Al Taweel says in a powerful video what 1.8 billion Muslims feel regarding the words Allahu Akbar being hijacked by extremists
Terrorists and extremists putting on a false mask of Islam have hijacked a number of sensitive and passionate terms which 1.8 billion Muslims use day in day out. Here is an educational video to clear any misconceptions people may have of the phrase Allahu Akbar. Every Muslim should take the responsibility of portraying the true […] More
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Heartwarming Pictures From Muhammad Ali’s Funeral and How The Champ Wanted To Be Remembered
Thousands gathered to pay their remembrances for Muhammad Ali. There were precious messages left on cardboards, T-shirts and sidewalks. Now, here is how the champ wanted to be remembered, let’s do just that: “I would like to be remembered as a man who won the heavyweight title three times. Who was humorous and who treated […] 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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