This Ramadan we share with you a bird’s eye view of personal Muslim stories from across the globe. A French-Muslim states how Allah’s will and protection empowers him at every stage of his life, from teaching Judo to his recent Umrah trip. Assalamualaikum to all my...
This Ramadan we share with you a bird’s 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...
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...
This Ramadan we share with you a bird’s eye view of personal Muslim stories from across the globe. 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...
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...
This Ramadan we share with you a bird’s 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....
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...
This Ramadan we share with you a bird’s 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...
This Ramadan we share with you a bird’s 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...
Learn how our food creator from Indonesia whips up delectable savoury suhoor and sweet iftar this Ramadan. SUHOOR: TEMPEH OREK Ingredients: 250 gram tempeh, small cubes or rectangular 3 red chillies, sliced 2 green chillies, sliced 2 centimeter galangal, bruised 2...
This Ramadan we share with you a bird’s 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...
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...
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...
As we know, Muslims have always waited for the sight of the hilal (new moon) to determine the beginning of the month. Determining the beginning of Hijri month is important for us because it’s related to the time of worship, especially in Ramadan, Shawwal, and Dhul...
We often stumble upon stories of past finds and fortunes. Those of kings and ancient dynasties left behind to be discovered generations later. Or some treasures just lost to time, getting a mention once in a while. But what if there was a treasure trove for us all?...
With Ramadan fast approaching, the anticipation is keenly felt in pockets of Muslim communities around the world. As we prepare ourselves to amp up our spiritual worship and reflection, including charity quotient, what are some ways to better prepare ourselves in...
The NFT fad is inevitable and in a constant state of flux and evolution, like any other shiny new object online. The concept demands an open mind to truly peel off the intricate layers involved before reaching an understanding based on informed opinions. The...
Ramadan is inching closer. As we prepare ourselves and our surroundings to immerse in the ibadah of Allah, let us not forget about the ones who look up to us for guidance, information, and lots of help — our children! If you are wondering: How to teach my children...
ٱللهُ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ۖ لَهُ ٱلْأَسْمَآءُ ٱلْحُسْنَىٰ Allah - there is no deity except Him. To Him belong the best names. [Surah Taha 20:8] بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ The dhikr of Allah is possible only because He has granted us permission to use...
We are fortunate if we have that special someone we could call a friend. An individual whom we all take for granted, especially when social media driven friendships predominate our lives, online and offline. A friend whom we have been through thick and thin together...
Name, age, educational achievements and hobbies. And, never forget the proverbial profile picture. These are the elementary requirements. It reads just like a resume. A personal branding of sorts. Without intentionally being crude, it is ultimately a way of packaging...
The pandemic casts an unpleasant spell on our personal and professional lives. The onset of work-from-home sets some in a frenzy. The 9-to-5 job, five days a week, has crept over 24 hours, all seven days. This routine has led to a physical and mental disruption in the...
Shaban comes before Ramadan, the important month in which we fast as part of the five pillars of Islam, hence Shaban should be taken as a month of preparation. One of the sunnah of Allah is that a human being does not go from one state to another without preparation,...
It is very easy to fall into the pits of frustration and disappointment which could then send one spiralling into the abyss of depression when encountering setbacks. However, in our quest for attaining success (insert your goals, wants and desires here), at times we...
We learn about the stories of the amazing women around our Prophet ﷺ; our foremothers in Islam, who were the pioneers in championing women empowerment. We find inspiration in stories and it is encouraging to see a rise in contemporary works that touch on empowering...
Praise be to Allah, who appointed Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as His Messenger and bestowed upon him the revelations sent down from the heavens to the earth. In fact, as a bonus, Allah took him (his soul and body) from earth to heaven in one single night journey. The exact...
My Dear Daughter, Years are passing by, we can count the days and minutes. In this visible world, Allah has granted us precious gifts. Just like you are growing up, I am too, but I am growing older as well and so are you. Conflicts will arise, and you may come and...
What's that 1 ultimate tip for the lazy human? Be unproductive. That's a surefire way to decrease the proximity between yourself and the devil. You see, because shaytan's main objective is to influence the downfall of humans; he's always plotting ways to make you...
One of the most beautiful lessons Islam teaches us is how to be grateful for everything you have, and while we naturally think about things like our families, our sustenance and our health, we often forget that the biggest blessing Allah has granted us is being...
We want the best for our kids. No doubt, when the only constant in the world is change, we have to keep our eyes peeled to be better informed as parents. Instead of letting our kids be passive consumers of the latest technology, why not start them off early when it...
