MOHAMMED AL-KINANI JEDDAH: Will the Hajj, which draws millions of Muslims annually to Islam’s birthplace in Saudi Arabia, be suspended this year owing to the global coronavirus pandemic? That question had been uppermost in the minds of millions of Muslims … Continued
Muslim clerics in conflict-hit Somalia are moving to the front-line of the battle against coronavirus in a bid to counter the propaganda of militant Islamists, writes BBC Somalia analyst Mary Harper. The al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabab group has warned Muslims to beware … Continued
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has asked Muslims to wait for more clarity on the coronavirus pandemic before planning any travel for pilgrimage, the minister for Hajj and Umrah told Al-Ekhbariya TV on Tuesday. “We’ve asked the world not to rush with regards … Continued
BY: ASLAM ABDULLAH Indeed, in the messenger of God (Prophet Muhammad), there is a striking pattern in conduct for anyone who has trust in the divine guidance, who believes in life after death and who continuously focuses on the path God … Continued
In the twelfth year of his mission, the Prophet made his night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem, and thence to heaven. His journey, known in history as Miraj (Ascension), was a real bodily one and not only a vision. It … Continued
Yuddy Cahya, Umit Bektas, Abdi Sheikh JAKARTA/ISTANBUL/MOGADISHU (Reuters) – The coronavirus stopped communal Muslim prayers for the first time in living memory in many mosques from Indonesia to Morocco on Friday, but in some places believers have defied medical advice to join … Continued
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared Coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic. As Muslims, it is important to remind ourselves that everything occurs by the will and divine wisdom of Allah (swt). When faced with trials and adversities, our … Continued
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Mataf – area of circulation around Makkah’s Kaaba – reopened for non-Umrah worshippers on Saturday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The General President of the Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque Affairs Sheikh Dr. Abdurrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais … Continued
By Aisha Stacey Religion, or faith, is often considered to be directly opposed to reason. Many people see reason and religion as completely different concepts. Faith is usually defined as confidence or trust in a person or thing, not necessarily based … Continued
Saudi Arabia has placed a temporary ban on its citizens and residents from performing the Muslim pilgrimage Umrah in Makkah to prevent the spread of coronavirus according to state news agency SPA. Under the temporary ban Saudi nationals and residents … Continued
RIYADH: Citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have been temporarily banned from entering Saudi Arabia’s holy cities Makkah and Madinah, the Kingdom’s foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday. The decision was made in light of the rising … Continued
BY: MANSOOR ALAM It is common practice to begin a sermon by reciting a traditional prayer and praise to Allah, and the Prophet (PBUH) and his family. In this prayer, the following words are constantly heard: Man-yahdihillahu fala mudilla lahu wa … Continued
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