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Story of South African Christian priest -Ibrahim Richmond in hajj 2023 Former South African priest Ibrahim Richmond, who converted to Islam and led many Christians to embrace the Islamic faith, was honored to be invited to the popular Hajj pilgrimage. The Hajj pilgrimage is of great importance to Muslims around the world, and Richmond’s participation is a remarkable result …
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- 30 June
THE FASCINATING STORY OF NOSE ORNAMENTS
Of all feminine adornments, none charm and enchant more than nose ornaments. Be they rings or studs, there is something so striking about them when they grace a woman’s face. Just as the jewel in the crown gives the queen her splendour, a jewel in the nose of even a common damsel enhances her allure. Perhaps the most famous Sri …
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How Islamic Architecture Shaped Europe | Diana Darke
In this video, Diana Darke, author of the award-winning book, Stealing from the Saracens: How Islamic Architecture Shaped Europe, takes you on a quick architectural journey to see how architectural styles and ideas passed from vibrant Middle Eastern centers, such as Damascus, Baghdad, and Cairo, and entered Europe via gateways including Muslim Spain, Sicily, and Venice through the movement of …
Read More » - 26 June
Hajj: Record-breaking crowds expected as pilgrimage begins in Saudi heat
Muslim worshippers and pilgrims gather around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca on 24 June (AFP) More than 2.5 million people are expected to make the holy Hajj pilgrimage now that Covid-19 restrictions have been fully lifted, organisers say The annual pilgrimage of Hajj began in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on Sunday, with coordinators expecting record-breaking …
Read More » - 26 June
11 Things to Do On the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “There are no days during which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these days,” meaning the (first) ten days of Dhul Hijjah. [ Sunan Ibn Majah #1727 ] But, where do I even begin? Not to worry, here is a list of ways you can make the most of this Dhul Hijjah …
Read More » - 22 June
Religion as a Business and the Heart of Corruption by DR AMEER ALI
There is a roaring Hajj business in Sri Lanka. As a friend of mine commented, no business is as good as the religious business. The Hajj committee, whose members are appointed on recommendations of Muslim politicians, in collusion with Hajj agents, operate like a mafia that has converted a religious obligation into a money making enterprise with blessings of the …
Read More » - 21 June
Muslims opposed to LGBTQ curricula for their kids aren’t bigots
Muslims opposed to LGBTQ – It boils down to moral values rooted firmly in one’s faith, not in a political ideology — left or right. A young Muslim-American woman student holds the US flag during a pageant at the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn, Michigan, March 26, 2010 [Rebecca Cook/REUTERS] We are witnessing a unique and welcome phenomenon: Muslims …
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