The Golden Age of Islam: A Timeline

Why Is It Called The Islamic Golden Age? 751 CE: Chinese prisoners revealed the art of papermaking after the Muslim victory in the first and only military clash with the Chinese in the Battle of Talas. Multiple paper mills were built in Baghdad. ​​This technology...

Supporting Single Mothers in Islam: Lessons from the Prophet’s Upbringing

Today, with many people living away from their families due to job opportunities and migration, the community must serve as a support system to parents, particularly single mothers. Here are five ways to support single mothers in our community.

Islamic New Year Resolutions

With Muharram being days away, this means a new Islamic year is upon us. It is important to take a step back and reflect on how to improve ourselves for the coming year especially as Muslims. We all have the intentions to make changes, to kick-start a better, more...

Baghdad Messi: The Unbeatable Spirit

‘Baghdad Messi’ is available to watch on Qalbox. New users enjoy a 7-day free trial, which also gives access to the full features of the Muslim Pro app ad-free! Claim your free trial today! Which team, and country by extension, will be hoisting the World Cup trophy...

10 Practical Ways To Prepare Yourself For Ramadan 2023

Preparing for Ramadan requires effort and commitment, but the rewards are immeasurable. By taking practical steps, such as increasing acts of worship, practicing patience and kindness, and setting personal goals, you can make the most of this blessed month.

Ramadan Around The World #3: Just Do It! Words of A Revert

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...
Eco-Heroes: We Are Our Only Hope

Eco-Heroes: We Are Our Only Hope

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...

Sunnah Acts in the Month of Dhulhijjah

Sunnah Acts in the Month of Dhulhijjah

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...

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