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The Decline of Muslim Powers

Yesterday marked the anniversary of the overthrowing of Sultan Abdul Hamid II of the Ottoman Empire by the Young Turks, a reformist group aimed to modernise the Ottoman Empire. They forced the sultan to reinstate the constitution in 1908 and deposed him in 1909. While

St George and Good Old English Racism

We hope you are well. St. George’s Day, celebrated annually on April 23rd, commemorates the death of England’s patron saint, and its history is rooted in both religious tradition and national identity. The legend tells of St. George slaying a dragon that was terrorizing a

Eid-al-Fitr 2025

As the Blessed Month of Ramadan ends and we enter the Blessed Month of Shawwal, we ask Allah to accept our fast and our worship and good deeds. May Allah purify our sins and shower His blessings and mercy upon us all. Allah instructs the

Ramadan: Last 10 days of Protection

May Allah keep you safe and accept your fast and worship in this blessed month. May Allah accept your fasting and worship during this blessed time. We have reached the last 10 days of Ramadan which are the days of safety and protection from the Hellfire. In the last ten days we are also encouraged to seek out

Ramadan: Second 10 Days of Forgiveness

We hope you are well and that your Ramadan has been productive. May Allah accept your fasting and worship during this blessed time. The first ten days of Ramadan were days of mercy and we have now entered the second ten days which are days of Allah’s forgiveness.  Abdur Rahman ibn Awf reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Ramadan is

Ramadan: The First 10 Days of Mercy

We pray you are well and safe. Ramadan is a month of mercy in which Allah revealed the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). We have some announcements to share with you. The first ten days of Ramadan are the

Remembering Malcolm X

This week marked the 60th anniversary of the death of El-Hajj Malik el-Shabbaz, more popularly known as Malcolm X. Malcolm was a prominent civil rights leader, activist, and speaker who became a key figure in the fight for Black empowerment in the United States. Born

Israa wa al-Mi’raaj and the Road to Ramadan

Lailat al-Israa wa al-Mi’raaj, the miraculous night journey of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to Jerusalem and his ascension to the heavens, is a profound occasion that carries immense blessings for Muslims worldwide. Allah says in Surah Israa: ‘Glory be to the One