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Muslim Aid would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all those who have supported us over the last 20 years. In today’s post, a special thanks goes out to our vo…

 Recommended Acts for Eid-ul-FitrAfter a month of reflection, prayer and spiritual renewal, the festivities of Eid are upon us. The night before the Eid-ul-Fitr is always a he…

Words cannot describe the terror and chaos that has engulfed Gaza in the last few weeks. The situation escalated exponentially within days and as of the writing of t…

Hundreds of Thousands of Muslims will be performing I'tikaaf this year, just like they do every year. Whilst it is a rewarding experience both mentally and spiritually, there a…

The story of Palestine is a grim tale that spans almost three quarters of a century. Every year or so we hear some news about reform and things getting better only to see all t…

With more than 100,000 confirmed casualties and over 2 million Syrians displaced in almost 3 years, the Syria crisis is no doubt the worst humanitarian crisis since Rwanda. To …

Islam offers a great deal of flexibility to its practitioners, particularly when it comes to important religious tasks. Muslims can make up for missed prayers. They can also ma…

Ramadan has begun and in a few weeks, Muslims will be ringing in Eid-ul-Fitr, the first of two Eid during the Islamic calendar. Eid-ul-Fitr, as you know, is an occasion that ma…

The beauty of Islam is that non-Muslims find it just as interesting and captivating as Muslims and one of their most frequently asked questions’ concerning Ramadan is why Mus…

Much can be said about the Holy Month of Ramadan. There are volumes upon volumes written on the subject, which is why it is hard to come across something about Ramadan that has…

The religion of Islam preaches about equality and fairness. No human being is superior to another. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) himself stated as such on the Mountain of Arafat in H…

Education is a crucial part of helping disadvantaged and displaced children secure a bright future for themselves. The young minds of today need education and educational tools…

Fasting is a pillar of Islam, a prospect that comes around every year during the month of Ramadan. Every Muslim of the right age and is adequately healthy must fast in the month of…

Dates are a popular food item, not just in the Middle East but all over the world. They have amazing nutritional properties and just a few dates can keep you energised for hour…

Spiritual renewal is huge part of Ramadan, and is something that Muslims try to achieve during it. It is a time for Muslims to reflect on their life, what they have achieved an…

Taqwa, in Islam, is a means of spiritually getting closer to Allah (SWT). It strengthens a Muslim’s belief and enables them to become a better human being and an even better …

As Muslims get into the swing of Ramadan with a heightened sense of spirituality, it is important that we remember that not all Muslims enjoy the same freedoms as we do. Prison…

Ramadan is one of Allah’s (swt) most precious gifts to Muslims and Muslims should make the effort to reap benefits from this blessed month. Fasting, reading the Holy Quran, g…

Ramadan is a month that comes bearing all sorts of gifts: the gift of mercy, salvation, blessings, and forgiveness. The offerings are there; all that is needed is for Muslims t…

People often inquire about the underlying benefits of fasting. Is fasting all about learning how to live without water and food for a day? Is it about giving charity? Or is it …