From every perspective, the Prophet ï·ș is the best role model to follow. He has received Divine revelation, and Allah has acknowledged him in His book about the Prophet ï·ș uswatun hasanah. As an apostle who was sent to correct a society that had strayed far from the...
World Refugee Day: Easing Hardships Through Faith
84 million. A staggering number indeed. However, it is not the number of followers of your favourite celebrity on any social media platform nor the number of views raked in by a random viral video. This number is part of a sobering reality; our shared realities in...
My 4 Day Zanzibar Experience
I had the opportunity to travel to East Africa: Tanzania, and Zanzibar with my family during August 2021. The pandemic was still causing chaos all over the world. However, this pleasant trip was a reunion of my family after many years. I spent four days in Zanzibar...
Living as a Muslim in a Secular Country
Suryani Omar, Muslim Proâs community manager, shares her experience living in the United States (US) for the past decade. She sheds light on the reason for her Transpacific move, the challenges she faces and the positive takeaways from being a Muslim in America....
Life Lessons You Can Learn from the Hardships
We believe that hardships and struggles build character, make us stronger and allow us to grow in all aspects of our lives. Learning to control our thoughts and emotions will help us understand ourselves better and be at peace with who we are. To alleviate hardship,...
Assalamualaikum from Qalbox
The makers of the Muslim Pro app are elated to introduce Qalbox, an exciting and fresh global video streaming service that celebrates Muslim identities and cultures with specially curated content just for you. Are you ready to experience and immerse yourself in our...
A Journey: With Hardship Comes Ease
"I cannot fathom a way out of this problem." "Why is Allah not hearing my prayers?" We tend to ponder over such thoughts when we are facing hardships that seem insurmountable. Do we choose to run away in order to avoid facing our fears or stand our ground and take...
Reflections on Faith After Ramadan
The joy of the coming of Syawal is one of the forms of joy mentioned by the Prophet  ï·ș in his words: âFor the fasting people there are two joys; when breaking he rejoices, and when he meets his Lord he is happy with his fast.â â Muttafaqun âalaih. Islam has...
The Importance of Fasting the Six Days of Shawwal
Just like the holy month of Ramadan that is full of blessings, the month of Shawwal also has its significance. Shawwal comes from the verb âsyalaâ which means to âlift or riseâ. Shawwal also becomes a month of proving the values of taqwa, itâs an opportunity to prove...
Motherhood: The Job That Never Pays
Once you hop on this train, there is no looking back. This isn't a transactional job. It is not even a full-time job. It is way more than that. It is a role that pushes you forward. From strength to strength. Regardless of your situation or circumstances. Whether you...
Nurturing Positive Post-Ramadan Habits
The blessed month of Ramadan has come and gone. Yet, that does not translate into abandonment of all things good and return to our pre-Ramadan selves. Instead, let's strive to keep on practising diligently our spiritual piety with discipline, which allows us to emerge...
5 Unknown Facts of Global Eid
With an estimated 1.8 billion Muslims in the world today, the intersectionality of cultures and traditions has produced a multitude of Muslim identities in the various pockets of Islamic communities scattered across the globe. What is the significance of such lived...
Reflections on Embracing Eid in A World of Blessings
This year was about bringing people together. Many of us could finally sit next to each other in masjids all around the world. Look at each other, genuine smiles and happiness visible without the barrier of the mask. Some of us finally took in a breath of fresh air at...
Reconnect with Food by Rabia Rashad
Learn how our food creator from Europe creates a starch and carbohydrate rich potato-based savoury suhoor and iftar this Ramadan. Suhoor: Potato Hash Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (550g) 2 large potatoes peeled and cut into œ inch...
Ramadan Around The World #9: Witnessing Beauty And Unity In Diversity Through Iftar
This Ramadan we share with you a birdâs eye view of personal Muslim stories from across the globe. An Ethiopian national shares his pursuit of deepened piety and faith through lived experiences of sharing iftar in multiple countries An entire month dedicated to...
Reconnect with Food by Hanan Al Badri
Learn how our food creator from France creates an irresistible french omelet for suhoor and a creamy baked potato classic for iftar this Ramadan. Suhoor: French Omelette Ingredients: 3 eggs 25 gram of butter Some chives for garnish Emmental cheese Salt...
Ramadan Around the World #8: All Pathways Lead To The Heart And Home
This Ramadan we share with you a birdâs eye view of personal Muslim stories from across the globe. An Indonesian professional narrates her observations in the big city and reminisces welcoming Ramadan and celebrating Eid back home, in her village. If pressed to choose...
Ramadan Around the World #7: Gratitude For Allah’s Blessings
This Ramadan we share with you a birdâs eye view of personal Muslim stories from across the globe. A French-Muslim states how Allahâs will and protection empowers him at every stage of his life, from teaching Judo to his recent Umrah trip. Assalamualaikum to all my...
Ramadan Around the World #6: Reminiscences of Ramadan and Raya in RiyadhÂ
This Ramadan we share with you a birdâs eye view of personal Muslim stories from across the globe. A Punjabi-Singaporean shares her journey of converting to Islam, navigating through Islamic practices, and the blessing of being a Muslim in a Muslim country. I...
Reconnect with Food by Candace Ashley
Learn how our food creator from the United States whips up delicious oatmeal and taco dishes for suhoor and iftar respectively, this Ramadan. Suhoor: Oatmeal bowl Ingredients: Oats Coconut, almond, or dairy milk Water Black seeds Almonds Pecans Honey Mushroom powder...
Ramadan Around The World #5: Displacement, Devotion, and Hope
This Ramadan we share with you a birdâs eye view of personal Muslim stories from across the globe. Â An Afghan photographer shares his nostalgic memories that encompass the spirit of Ramadan in refugee camps, grand bazaars of Afghanistan, and awaiting his first Eid in...
10 Ramadan Tips from Ellie Quinn: Staying Healthy and Spiritually Connected
Ramadan is a sacred month for Muslims around the world, marked by fasting, prayer, and reflection. In collaboration with Ellie Quinn, a dedicated Muslim Pro user, we've compiled essential tips to help you navigate fasting while staying healthy and spiritually...
Ramadan Around The World #4: Tenacious and Tender, Tawakkul of A WomanÂ
This Ramadan we share with you a birdâs eye view of personal Muslim stories from across the globe. A UK-based Muslimah of Palestinian origin shares her struggles with fitting in, training as a gym instructor, making choices as a woman, and her undying faith in Allah....
Reconnect with Food by Rouba Shahin
Learn how our food creator from the Middle East whips up delectable savoury muffins for suhoor and chicken pies for iftar this Ramadan. Suhoor: Zaatar and Cheese Muffins Ingredients: 5 eggs 1/2 cup canola oil 1/2 cup olive oil 25 gram melted butter 1 cup yogurt 400...
Ramadan Around The World #3: Just Do It! Words of A Revert
This Ramadan we share with you a birdâs eye view of personal Muslim stories from across the globe. An introverted European revert shares his caffeine crunch, the approaching dread and zeal of fasting during his first Ramadan, and the exchange of Dutch and Malay...
Ramadan Around The World #2: Unveiling The Beauty of Islam
This Ramadan we share with you a birdâs eye view of personal Muslim stories from across the globe. A Brazilian convert shares a heartwarming experience of her introduction to Islam, and her struggles and victory over temptations during her first Ramadan. An interest...
Reconnect with Food by Sofia Imany
Learn how our food creator from Indonesia whips up delectable savoury suhoor and sweet iftar this Ramadan. SUHOOR: TEMPEH OREKÂ Â Ingredients: 250 gram tempeh, small cubes or rectangular 3 red chillies, sliced 2 green chillies, sliced 2 centimeter galangal, bruised 2...
Ramadan Around The World #1: Haram Zakat and Humility
This Ramadan we share with you a birdâs eye view of personal Muslim stories from across the globe. A convert from California shares her struggles: learning about zakat, paying for expensive pork sandwiches, and attaining true humility during Ramadan. A 15-year-old...
The Art of Giving: Zakat, Sadaqah and Muwasaat
Ramadan is almost here, at our doorstep. Our hearts are full as we eagerly await this month full of barakah. While we prepare to gather and increase the number of our deeds, this is the month we also maximize our efforts in helping our underprivileged brothers and...
10 Facts About Ramadan to Share with Your Non-Muslim Friends: Part II
We are only a week away from the holiest month in Islam. Fasting for an entire day? Going hungry from dusk to dawn? Well, share these facts with your curious non-Muslim folks and enlighten them. Last week we shared 10 wonderful facts. Here is the second installment...