For me, the year 1984 brings images of starving children in the most distressing scenes in Ethiopia. I remember the world’s response and now 40 years later, we are still seeing the impact of a severe ...

These rare pictures give an insight into life in Ottoman Istanbul more than a hundred years ago when the Ottoman Empire and the Islamic caliphate still existed.

The discovery of a Qur’anic manuscript in the University of Birmingham has made headlines worldwide as it is thought to be one the oldest anywhere in the world. Radiocarbon testing of the manuscript, ...

In Ramadan, Muslims fast for a lunar month everyday from dawn till sunset. Here are some interesting information about what happens to your body when you fast for 30 days. On the first day of fasting, ...

So here is a list of actual rules of engagement taken from Islamic law, together with their original sources. This is what forms the basis of what Muslims believe and follow. These 8 laws expose the ...

Step into the beautiful Hamidiye Camii (masjid) located in the central Turkish city of Kırşehir. This masjid has been drawing in many people for five-time daily prayers from the local community due to ...

Here are 40 prayers (salawat) upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) collected from various books of Hadith. Allah has instructed us to send prayers upon the Prophet (peace and blessings ...

There are certain days in the year which are more virtuous than others. One such day is the 10th of Muharram which is known as the day of ‘Ashura. Following are 10 virtues of this day found in the Qur ...

Before the advent of air travel and the development of automobiles for consumers, the journey to the holy lands was time consuming, exhaustive and arduous. The Hijaz railway was designed to change ...

Simply recite the specified amount of pages before or after every prayer, every day of Ramadan to complete one recital.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said the New Zealand government will cover the burial costs of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks at two mosques in Christchurch. Speaking to some of ...