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Erling Haaland’s religious affiliation remains unconfirmed, and speculation about his beliefs is based on interpretations of his social media activity.Talented Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland has been the subject of speculation about his religious beliefs. Although Haaland never admitted ...

© ShutterstockAhmad Nooruddeen Jahangeer Khan, London, UKEvery religion speaks of prophecies – glimpses of what is yet to come. For Muslims, the Qur’an is replete with them; some of which have been fulfilled, whilst others are reserved for the future. But what if I told you that one of the most ...

A reflection on spiritual counsel, political authority, and the ethics of justice. By Dr. Bekim Belica With love.The Key That Opens HeartsKeep supporting MuslimMatters for the sake of Allah Alhamdulillah, we're at over 850 supporters. Help us get to 900 supporters this month. ...

Key TakeawaysBuggies (golf carts) run along the Quba Walkway to Masjid Quba, with pickup points at Gate 333, Gate 310, and near Masjid Al-Ghamamah in front of Elaf Al Taqwa Hotel.Fares usually range between 10 and 20 SAR per person for a one-way trip, and cash or card payments are accepted.The ...

© ShutterstockRastagar Ahmad Ilyas MunirSamarqand and Bukhara are renowned heritage sites in the region of Central Asia, owing to the richness of their heritage to being “Persianate” – a term Marshall Hodgson coined to describe certain medieval Muslim regions influenced by Persian culture. Among ...

When life doesn’t go as planned, the lessons of Hudaybiyyah remind us to trust the wisdom of Allah, Al-Ḥakīm. Allah Is Al-Ḥakīm As human beings, one of the greatest challenges we face is trusting Allah’s wisdom when we cannot yet see the wisdom behind His decree. We often struggle to ...

Key TakeawaysAviation fuel costs, higher Saudi service fees, and currency weakness are named as the main drivers, all of which affect pilgrims from many countries, not onePast Saudi tax rises in 2018 and 2020 pushed Hajj costs up across a wide range of countries, and the same pattern is expected ...

Summary prepared by The Review of ReligionsAfter reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he would present incidents from the life of the Promised Messiah (as) that demonstrate his kindness and generosity.  His Holiness (aba) ...

A Photo Essay by Tomohiro Oshima   Japan has never declared itself a country of immigration.Keep supporting MuslimMatters for the sake of Allah Alhamdulillah, we're at over 850 supporters. Help us get to 900 supporters this month. All it takes is a small gift from a reader ...

★ Marriage In Islam ★As opposed to other world faiths that view being celibate as a good quality and a path to deliverance, Islam believes marriage is an honourable and upright act of faith. The significance of marriage is given great prominence in the Holy Quran and in ...

Key TakeawaysMentions of “inshallah” in English-language news have tripled since 2017, based on GDELT data analysed by The National.The rise tracks moments including Lindsay Lohan’s 2017 Instagram post, the 2019 election of Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, and Joe Biden’s use of the word in a 2020 ...

© ShutterstockFazal Ahmad, London, UKIt is easy to assume that the world is becoming more miserable and that there is a mental health tsunami on its way since the COVID-19 pandemic. Social Media, gaming, and other online activities are connecting people whilst also reducing face-to-face contact. ...