Umm Mohammed As we get closer to Ramadan, Allah ﷻ helps us prepare for the blessed month by sending upon us two others of particular importance, namely Rajab and Sha’ban. A time to gain extra reward and mentally prepare ourselves for Ramadan, these months also serve as an inspiration when we look back at what occurred at these times in our history. When one looks … Continue reading Reflections on events in the month of Rajab
By Iman Amin Before proceeding to talk about our rich history in China, I want to touch on the importance of learning about our Islamic history. In the Qur’an, Allah repeatedly narrates to us stories of different nations in order for us to extract lessons from them and steer clear from the mistakes they made, like the people of ‘Aad and Thamud. He also tells … Continue reading The origins of Islam in China
By Umm Mohammed “Among the believers are men true to what they promised Allah. Among them is he who has fulfilled his vow [to the death]”. (Surah Al Ahzab, Verse 23) Amongst all the noble and poignant accounts of the Sahaba, for all their nobility, justice and sacrifice; there is one that stands alone. It is a biography that inspires the deepest … Continue reading The first ambassador of Islam: Mus’ab ibn ‘Umayr
