By Abdullahi Ahmed Nor Introduction Al-Shabaab and Boko Haram are two of the most notorious terrorist organizations operating in Africa, with one based in one of the continent’s strongest military power and prosperous nation in Africa, Nigeria, and the other is … Continued
Dr. Abdurahman Baadiyow Sharif Mahmud Abdirahman (Maracade) was born in Luuq in 1904, in Jubaland, Somalia. After memorizing the Quran in his early childhood, he traveled to Egypt in 1923 to continue his education amidst the Egyptian Revolution against British … Continued
By: Siraj Mufti God sent Islam as a blessing for humankind, providing solutions for the problems faced. God has sufficed the earth with provisions to nurture the entirety of humankind. It is the greed of a few that prevents these provisions … Continued
By Sheikh Abdiwahab Osman On July 15, 2024, Dr. Abdurahman Baadiyow discussed the role of Sufi orders (Dhariqa) in spreading Islam in the Horn of Africa region. He also mentioned that some Sufi Sheikhs resisted and fought against European colonial … Continued
By Abdullahi Ahmed Nor Introduction Al-Shabaab, also known as Harakat al-Shabaab al-Mujahideen, is a jihadist fundamentalist group based in East Africa. Since its emergence in the early 2000s, Al-Shabaab has become one of the most notorious militant organizations in Somalia … Continued
Dr. Abdurahman Baadiyow To understand the history of spreading Islam in the Horn of Africa region, it is essential to recognize the exceptional work done by the scholars, most of whom belong to two Sufi orders: the Qaderiyah and the … Continued
BY: MUHAMMAD TAQI USMANI Muharram is the month with which the Muslims begin their lunar Hijrah Calendar. It is one of the four sanctified months about which the Holy Quran says, “The number of the months according to Allah is twelve … Continued
BY: MUHAMMAD MUMTAZ ALI As technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), continues to advance, it sparks debates about its potential impact on humanity. While some see it as a solution to challenges such as diseases and disasters, others raise concerns about the … Continued
TAREQ AL-THAQAFI MAKKAH: The Saudi National Center for Meteorology announced on Tuesday that this year’s Hajj weather at the holy sites is expected to be extremely hot with strong surface winds during the day, which may cause dust and sandstorms … Continued
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Haramain Express is prepared to meet expected demand for train trips during this year’s Hajj season. Saudi Arabian Railways, in coordination with the operators of Haramain Express, said they plan to operate more than 3,800 train trips, … Continued
RIYADH: Makkah police have arrested two Egyptian residents for promoting a fraudulent Hajj campaign through social media, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. The campaign falsely promised accommodation, transportation, and securing a sacrifice for pilgrims. Authorities apprehended the individuals, … Continued
BY: KANZ UL HUDA In the tapestry of Islamic teachings, the family holds a sacred and central position. Rooted in the Quranic injunctions and exemplified in the traditions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ the institution of family in Islam is not merely … Continued
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