Shaam in the Words of the Prophet ﷺ When the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ spoke about places, his words were precise, intentional, and full of divine wisdom. Among the regions repeatedly mentioned in his sayings is Shaam — an ancient and blessed land comprising modern-day...

The Hijri calendar is not merely a timeline of months and days — it is a map for spiritual growth. Each month of the Islamic year offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with Allah, reflect on one’s soul, and realign with a life of purpose. The beauty of the Hijri...

In Islam, time is not just a neutral passage of moments — it carries weight, meaning, and divine wisdom. Among the twelve months of the Islamic calendar, four are known as the Sacred Months (Al-Ashhur Al-Hurum). These months were honoured even before Islam and have...

The Hijri or Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar composed of 12 months based on the cycles of the moon. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which is solar and aligns with the earth’s journey around the sun, the Islamic calendar follows the phases of the moon — from one...

The Origins of the Islamic Calendar The Islamic, or Hijri, calendar is more than a way to track time — it is a spiritual compass that guides Muslims through the rhythms of worship, remembrance, and reflection. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which is solar-based, the...

The right to return is more than a political demand for millions of Palestinians — it is a deeply personal and collective struggle for justice, identity, and dignity. Seventy-five years since the Nakba of 1948, when over 700,000 Palestinians were forcibly displaced,...