Demands of the contemporary world just keep on compounding. In schools we were taught subjects encompassing various matters from understanding and applying grammatical rules in our writing and speech, solving a particular mathematical problem, the significance of the...
The word of ‘Ashura’ is a familiar term for us as a Muslim. The day of Ashura is a special historical day. This is mainly because the day of Ashura is in the month of Muharram that is included in the four sacred months which are often referred as the month of Allah...
Are you a Taurus or an Aries? All these years, have you often heard those around you typecasting your amazing personality and reducing your complex nuanced being to simply being obstinate? Or, were you born in the year of the rat? Which would explain why some of your...
Muharram is the first month in the Islamic calendar and holds a high amount of important events in Islamic history. Muharram is also one of the four holy months, along with the Dhul Qa’da, Dhul Hijja and Rajab. These months were in the pre-Islamic era (al jâhiliya),...
Under the scorching heat, people of Jacobabad, Pakistan, have to contend with temperatures surpassing 40°C (104°F). It is not an excerpt taken from a science fiction novel that is based on our lived realities peppered with exaggerations and amplified figments of...
The month of Dhulhijjah, when Muslims perform the Hajj, is one of the holy months. This month contains ten days that are specifically mentioned in the Quran. Allah said: “By the dawn, and the ten nights.” [Al Fajr: 1-2] Ibn ‘Abbas stated that the night was the tenth...
The Hajj Smile Being physically exhausted, things would go wrong, buses would be late, and people would get on our nerves and through all of that, my husband and I decided to practice something from day one; the ‘Hajj Smile’. No matter what happened or how tired we...
An exclusive watch party with Iman Zawahry playing an episode of Little Mosque on the Prairie and a tete led to enriching conversations about Muslims and our mediums of storytelling. Conversations with Iman Zawahry Iman Zawahry is a proud hijabi filmmaker, who...
A Platform Celebrating Muslim Identities With Qalbox, we are expanding our offerings to include long-form streaming content across various genres - movies about Islam, television series, short films, and documentaries. We are striving to provide Muslim-centric...
The race between the Safa and Marwah mountains is part of the obligatory rites of the great pilgrimage (al hajj) and the small pilgrimage (al ‘umra). اِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِنْ شَعَاۤىِٕرِ اللّٰهِ ۚ فَمَنْ حَجَّ الْبَيْتَ اَوِ اعْتَمَرَ فَلَا جُنَاحَ عَلَيْهِ...
As a faithful Muslim, naturally we would have the desire to fulfill all the pillars of Islam. Including the 5th pillar of Islam, performing the obligations of pilgrimage (Hajj) worship for people who have been able to fulfill all the requirements. There are various...
We immerse ourselves in ibadah during the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah, it is equally important to help our children understand the importance of these days. We explore different aspects of Ramadan with our kids, we satisfy their thirst for knowledge and help them...
We have all been there. In fact, some of us are still in the thick of it as working adults. Whether you are a parent of young school-age children or an adult juggling work responsibilities and study commitments, there would be times we might start doubting our sense...
Is there any memorable place that makes you always wanted to go back there? The place may seem ordinary to others, but it is a special place for you. It’s not only the place that makes you always want to come back, but also the journey to get there that you enjoy...
“And complete the hajj and umrah for Allah.” [Surah Al Baqarah 2:196] 2022 brings good news for all of us who have been missing the Holy Land – Mecca. As the pandemic gradually subsided, Saudi Arabia’s authorities have allowed pilgrims from outside Saudi Arabia to set...
From every perspective, the Prophet ﷺ is the best role model to follow. He has received Divine revelation, and Allah has acknowledged him in His book about the Prophet ﷺ uswatun hasanah. As an apostle who was sent to correct a society that had strayed far from the...
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...
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...
Suryani Omar, Muslim Pro’s 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....
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,...
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...
"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...
The joy of the coming of Syawal is one of the forms of joy mentioned by the Prophet ﷺ in his words: “For the fasting people there are two joys; when breaking he rejoices, and when he meets his Lord he is happy with his fast.” – Muttafaqun ‘alaih. Islam has...
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 ‘syala’ which means to ‘lift or rise’. Shawwal also becomes a month of proving the values of taqwa, it’s an opportunity to prove...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ½ inch...
This Ramadan we share with you a bird’s 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...
