Nasheeds, Blogs & Prayer Maps
There has been lots of talk about people converting to Islam after observing the way Palestinians behave despite the war on Gaza. Amariya is an example of them. She came to Islam a few months after the genocide, after observing videos of Palestinians response to what they are gong through. Amariya Revert Video Listen on …
01 Revert Stories – Amariya Came To Islam After Observing Palestinians Read More »
Shahd Safi is one of the few Gazans who was given permission to travel to Spain as a student. She had just got back to Gaza a few months before October 7th. On the day of Oct 7th she thought Gaza was being attacked, as this is what happened many times previously. However, she was …
Asma Dwaima is a dentist from Gaza. However, her home and dental practice were completely destroyed. Despite this Asma remains positive, reflecting on her life in Gaza before the war and how they would prepare the house for Ramadan. She even sings a line of a Ramadan song for us! Asmaa loves going to the …
02 Stories From Gaza – Asmaa Loves Singing Ramadan Songs Read More »
Abdel-Rahman Kouta had to help his wife give birth in the middle of the war. Because, there were no ambulances available due to the war. Here is Abdel-Rahman’s story. He is collecting funds via his Go Fund Me account, please consider helping this Ramadan. My name is Abdel-Rahman Kouta, I am a Canadian citizen trapped …
01 Stories From Gaza – Abdel Helped His Wife Give Birth! Read More »
Salam, I’m Faisal and this Ramadan I have been busy preparing two series. Stories From Gaza For most of us, the Gaza situation is on our mind all day long. Stories from Gaza is a series featuring videos of people from Gaza telling their story. Most people inside Gaza are trying to escape via the …
Ramadan 2024 – What’s Coming Up On Islamic Music Hub Read More »
Ramadan 2024! A brand new series with the aim of releasing one episode per day on this website, social media and our Spotify podcast (new). Currently looking for volunteers to send in their stories, or to help search for stories by doing an outreach into the revert and/or Gaza community. Email to volunteer
Do I need to fold my prayer mat after use? Should I fold the corner? Will Shaytan pray there if I leave the prayer mat open? Many people fold the corner of their prayer mat after Salah. But why? There is a popular opinion that Shaytan prays on an open prayer mat. But, is this …
Will shaitan pray on an open prayer mat? Why fold corners? Read More »
I usually use this platform to review Nasheeds and have never reviewed a film before, but this one has got me excited! The Balance is a film about the Islamic entertainment industry focusing on Islamic Music, comedy, art and more. Furthermore, it’s a film by award winning director Abrar Hussain. Who is Abrar Hussain? You …
The Balance – Another Exciting Abrar Hussain Film Read More »
I’ve finally found it! A brand selling modest swimwear for men. Modest how? These swim shorts extend from the navel to below the knee. Why is this important? In Islam, we must cover our Awrah (nakedness), which is from the navel to the knee for men. Therefore, this product is perfect. So, what’s the brand? …
Milton Keynes is unique. We have lots of roundabouts, concrete cows and robots delivering goods to homes. However, there is something else unique about MK. The Milton Keynes Muslims! Milton Keynes has a large Muslim population, and they’re from a diverse range of ethnic and social backgrounds. As a result, we have several Mosques ran …
Knee-length shorts & other Halal sports clothing recommendations for men. British Muslim women are amazing. They have mastered the art of gym training and competitive sport while wearing modest Islamic clothing. Just take a look at MMA founder Khadijah Safari and Safiyyah Syeed “the first Hijabi boxer” as prime examples. But, what about us men? Are …
The Muslim Guy Challenge Of Finding Knee-Length Shorts Read More »
There are over 100 Prayer Rooms and Mosques in Manchester, including Oldham, Salford and Ashton. However, searching for ‘Mosque’ on Google maps might not show them all. Because, some of them are prayer spaces hidden within other venues. For example, did you know that there is a prayer room inside the Emirates Stadium and the …
Why don’t Muslims celebrate Christmas? Are Muslims allowed to have Christmas dinner? Can a Muslim attend a Christmas party? Questions like this come up every year. So, do Muslims celebrate Christmas? No. There are lots of different reasons why Muslims do not celebrate Christmas. Some may be doing this out of culture while others may …
Do Muslims celebrate christmas? & What is Xmas REALLY about? Read More »
Imagine travelling around the UK with a Lota in your handbag. Or, leaning back on your convertible prayer mat. Amazon has some amazing Muslim products on sale, and many of us (including myself) never knew they existed. So, I put together a list of the top 7 Muslim items on Amazon right now. Let’s go. …
7 Must-Have Muslim products That you have never heard about Read More »
Finding a Prayer Room in central London isn’t always easy. For example, let’s say you’re out shopping on Oxford Street and you have 15 minutes until Maghrib ends. So, you Google the closest Mosque but it shows a 30 minute walk. Where do you pray? Sometimes a prayer room is just around the corner. Perhaps …
If you’ve been following the T20 Cricket World Cup you may have noticed that the Pakistan Cricket Team did not Take the Knee against racism before their matches. Rather, they placed their hand over their heart to show their solidarity with the campaign. But, why? Firstly, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that we …
Why Pakistan Cricketers Put Their Hand On Heart Instead Of Take The Knee Read More »
Is the stock market Halal? List Halal stocks. Are mortgages allowed in Islam? Can I make money from interest? Let’s face it – we love money! Some of us will even overlook Islamic guidelines to increase the bank balance. However, Allah has a better return. Building wealth while keeping the income Halal can be a …
Halal Stocks & Shares, Interest & Income – How To Make Money In Islam Read More »
Come up with a funny caption for this picture of Maher Zain fishing. How to enter Simply leave a comment below, or under the social media post for this caption contest. The top 3 will show up below. Good luck! 1. 2. 3.
Are there any Tafsir apps available? How do Tafsir Apps work? You’ve read the entire Quran in Arabic and English. However, that’s not enough. You want to learn more. Download a Tafsir App Fortunately there are several free apps in the market that allow you to read the Tafsir of Quran in your preferred language. …
Tafsir Apps For Android & IOS – Step-By-Step Guide Read More »
How do I find a Muslim husband or wife? Where do I look for an Islamic partner? Do people really use marriage sites? POV: Your journey to find a Muslim marriage partner has been a bumpy ride. Everyone you speak to seems incompatible and things just got worse…. the lockdown. Getting married appears to be …
Are there salah or prayer rooms on UK motorways? Yes! Many Muslims use UK Motorway services such as the M1, M6 and M4 on a daily basis. Finding a place to pray salah can be tricky. The map below shows UK service stations with a prayer/salah room, or Masjids less than 5 minutes from a …
Prayer Rooms on UK Motorways & in Service Stations – M1, M6, M4 Read More »
When is Ramadan 2018? When does Ramadan start? Can I get a Ramadan Calendar or timetable? It’s that time again. Ramadan 2018 is just around the corner and we’re all asking the same question. When will it start? Ramadan 2018 Start Date Ramadan is set to begin on Wednesday May 16th 2018 (TBC), which means …