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Hajj Journey: Practicing the Hajj Smile
I decided to practice the ‘Hajj Smile’ from day one. No matter what happened during our Hajj journey, the Hajj smile would always stay on our faces.
Muslims and Mediums of Story Telling: Our Stories Matter with Iman Zawahry
Conversations about Muslims and our mediums of storytelling while watching an episode of Little Mosque on the Prairie with Iman Zawahary
Qalbox: Celebrating Muslim Identities and Cultures
Qalbox is a video streaming service celebrating Muslim identities and cultures. A platform to celebrate the diversity among the Muslim world.
The History of Safa Marwa
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...
How to Achieve Hajj Mabroor?
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...
7 ways to excite your children about Hajj
7 ways to get your children excited and learn about Hajj. Learning about Qurban and Eid Al Adha, Documentaries, roleplay, activities, and Talbiyah.
School Zone: Learning Never Stops
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...
The Healing Benefits of Travelling
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...
The Umrah Trip: A Memorable Journey to the Creator
“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...
The Prophet’s ﷺ Way to Deal with Hardship
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...
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...