UN Security Council Condemns Israeli settlement expansion
Settlement activities ‘impede peace,’ and are ‘imperiling the viability of the two-state solution,’ says UN body The UN Security Council unanimously denounced Monday Israeli plans to greatly expand its construction of settlements in the occupied West Bank, which are considered illegal under international law. The lengthy statement, read aloud in the council chambers, “expresses deep […]
Thousands Protest in Turkey to Ban LGBT
ISTANBUL — An anti-LGBTQ group marched Sunday in Istanbul, demanding that LGBTQ associations be shuttered and their activities banned, in the largest demonstration of its kind in Turkey. Several thousand people joined the demonstration dubbed “The Big Family Gathering.” Kursat Mican, a speaker for the organizers, said they had gathered more than 150,000 signatures to […]
7 Things you need to know about Surah Al Kahf
Surah Al Kahf holds a great importance to us. The Pophet Muhammad (saw) encouraged to take heed and implement this Surah into our lives. 1 Surah Al Kahf is a Makkan Surah, revealed somewhere between the 8th and 10th year of Prophethood. It was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (saw) before the Hijrah/Migration to Madinah […]
Muslim Rugby Players Winning!
Nujum Sports and the Rugby Football League (RFL) are pleased to announce a formal partnership that will develop and guide Muslim inclusion in Rugby League through training, education and practical guidance. Nujum Sports aims to promote a culture of educational excellence for Muslim athletes. It supports sports clubs, local and national organizations, and national sporting […]
The Benefits of Black Seed
Black seed comes from the seeds of the Nigella Sativa plant that grows in Eastern Europe, Western Asia, and the Middle East. This small flowering shrub produces fruits containing tiny black seeds that are widely used as a spice and a condiment. The Black seeds are small black grains and their aroma resembles oregano. They […]
Interesting Facts About Masjid An Nawabi
Masjid An-Nabawi, the Prophet’s (saw) Mosque, is the second holiest mosque in Islam, after Masjid Al-Haram. As we are all aware, it is the burial place of our beloved Prophet (saw), as well as Abu Bakr (ra) and Umar (ra). It is a Masjid so blessed that if you were to pray there you would […]
The Battle of Uhud
The 7th of Shawwal marks the day of the Battle of Uhud. The Battle of Uhud took place a year after the Battle of Badr. The Makkans, who wanted revenge from the previous defeat, gathered a huge army of 700 goats, 200 horses, 300 camels and 3000 soldiers, under the command of Abu Sufyan. On […]
Everything About Him was Prophetic
‘I’ve never seen anything like him, before him or after him’ Ali Ibn Abu Talib Our Prophet Muhammad (saw) was described as being more beautiful than the moon. Nobody had seen someone as stunning as him, before or after Islam. Even if he didn’t speak, you would look at him and know that there was […]
A Blessed Jumu’ah with our Blessed Prophet (saw)
‘This day is an Eid which Allah has ordained for the Muslims.’ Sunan Ibn Majah We know that Jumu’ah is a special day for all Muslims. However, how much do we know of how Jumu’ah was celebrated in the time of the Prophet (saw)? The Messenger of Allah (saw) would wear his best clothes […]
Eid Salah Across the UK
EID 2022 After 2 years of Covid, Muslims across the UK prayed Eid Salah marking the end of Ramadan, Alhamdulillah! The multitude of crowds came out in eagerness to pray and enjoy the festivities of the day. Young, old, families big and small, Muslims from different backgrounds joined together and made Eid 2022 one to […]
Welcoming Shawwal
As Ramadan ends and as the festivities of Eid leave us feeling joyous; we start enjoying our morning coffees and slowly slip back into the routine we had before Ramadan. There’s a sudden change in the air, an emptiness fills our hearts. We think back to the daily Masjid visits, the smell of Suhoor at […]
Eid Mubarak
The new moon of Shawwal has not been sighted in Saudi Arabia, therefore the Day of Eid al-Fitr is on Monday 2nd May 2022. We will be bidding farewell to the blessed month of Ramadan and opening our doors to Shawwal and beginning the celebrations of Eid Al Fitr. Remember to make the most of […]
The Final Stretch
With Ramadan coming to an end, it will soon be time to close our doors until we are able to welcome this blessed month once again. To say that Ramadan flew by would be an understatement, Subhan’Allah! We watched the minutes and hours pass by with the hope of striving to be the best we […]
Better than a thousand months…
The last 10 days of Ramadan are now upon us. With this month passing by so quickly, we need to ensure we strive to make the most of these blessed days. Aisha (ra) related that the Prophet (saw) said, ‘Look for Laylatul Qadr on an odd-numbered night, during the last ten nights of Ramadan.’ So […]
Time Management in Ramadan
As much as we would like to spend every minute of Ramadan engaged in acts of Ibadah, it is not always possible as we have busy days with work, family and other commitments. So how do we make the most of Ramadan? Time Management This includes changing your sleep schedule according to what would work […]
A Sisters’ Ramadan
Ramadan for sisters can be tumultuous, whether you are a mother, sister, wife or daughter. We often experience the ups and downs of Ramadan as it is usually the women who take care of the family and the children and maintain order in the house. Nonetheless, Ramadan is not a wasted effort for sisters. It […]
Eat Like Our Prophet (saw)
Following the Sunnah is an important part of our lives. The Prophet (saw) said, ‘He who loves my Sunnah has loved me, and he who loves me will be with me in Paradise.’ Tirmidhi We have the perfect role model, our Prophet Muhammad (saw), who has shown us how to live our lives in the […]
Mind, Body & Iftar
After fasting all day, the last thing you want to feel is lethargic, bloated and tired after eating your Iftar. So how do we prevent this from happening? Here are some tips to help you plan better Iftars so you can spend the rest of the night engaging in Ibadah and in remembrance of Allah. […]
Making Ramadan Special for Your Kids
Tips on how to make the blessed month special for your children The month of Ramadan is an exciting time for adults, as we eagerly try to make the most of this month. However, it is important to make sure our children also feel involved, so that their love for Ramadan is strong from a […]
Stuck for Suhoor
Stuck for Suhoor Check out some ideas for your suhoor. 1 Eating dates – specifically 3 A sunnah food of course but also rich in natural sugar which is great for brain and nerve cells. 2 Water Always make sure to drink water with your Suhoor to help avoid dehydration whilst fasting 3 Oatmeal A […]
The First Suhoor
It’s 4am, your alarm is blaring non stop, you can barely open your eyes for the first suhoor of Ramadan… The first suhoor of Ramadan! Your eyes open wide at the thought of waking up for the first fast. The excitement builds up, the Ramadan buzz kicks in and so it begins. Knowing that there […]
This Ramadan just got way better
This Ramadan just got way better! How you may ask? Firstly, let me ask you… Would you like to have all your Islamic resources in one place? That includes answers to your day to day Islamic questions, salah reminders, your daily Quran reading or even a sneaky viewing of your favourite Eman channel show. Well, […]