Islam

Editor’s note: In the first three parts of this Series, the author has explored some significant features of the formation of Islamic identities in Africa.. Here, he continues to trace and study other important features. “Hakuri” or patience and forbearance: Greene pointed out that many of Hausa customs, as well as their language, reveal the status of such moral value …

Kanem and Bornu were two ancient Islamic empires mainly populated by the ethnic majority, the Kanuri. The empire was located in modern-day Nigeria, covering a vast expanse of areas including Lake Chad, Cameroon, Niger and Libya. An area of more than 300,000 square miles. The empire was amalgamated and separated in different times but this never stopped its link to …

When thousands of “patriotic Europeans” took to the streets once again in Dresden to protest “the Islamisation of the West,” their actions were the result not only of resentment and fear, but also of ignorance. Luckily for us, our central European culture has benefited from Islamic influences for thousands of years. If, on Monday evening in Dresden, one of the …

MV Editor’s Note: There are many benefits mentioned in this article and the findings presented are certainly in agreement with the noble Sunna of the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and grant him peace) who encouraged the qaylula naps. There is more about the qaylula at the end of the article below. If you are not getting enough sleep, …

Hajj is a journey of a lifetime for any Muslim and completes the fifth pillar of Islam. There are an increasing number of parents who are performing Hajj with their families or whilst expecting a child; however, to make Hajj a truly positive and spiritual experience when going with the kids, it is important to take note of a few …

Editor’s note: In Part 1 and Part 2 of this Series, the author has explored some significant features of the formation of Islamic identities in Africa.. Here, he continues to trace and study other important features. Based on this accurate system, we find that the name – for Basari tribes and the likes – bears a constant relation to the …