This article was first published in May 2020. Perceive the signs and feel the blessings… “It’s Ramadan, the last ten days. Let me experience this holy place and let me explore its sacred significance.” As I looked at an online flyer, that thought immediately …
Podcast Episode #6, A Better Way to Travel If you’ve been to Spain, did you travel through Andalucia and connect with the local Muslim community? Did you explore the Alhambra and find out why this palace is so special – apart from its beautiful …
Beyond Safari: How to visit Kenya Podcast Episode #5, A Better Way to Travel What comes to mind when you think of Kenya? Close your eyes and visualize it; what do you see? *now scroll down* …
What you didn’t know about Istanbul Podcast Episode #4 What does an architect, a mosque and a shisha pipe have in common? Okay, let me rephrase the question. What would you do if you saw a man smoking shisha inside the mosque? …
Being Muslim in Barbados Podcast Episode #1, A Better Way to Travel What’s it like being Muslim in Barbados? If you’ve ever wanted to make a trip to the Caribbean, we’re now hosting trips to Barbados in partnership with Barbados Halal Experience. You’ll …
Actually, it’s long overdue. Think back to your high school Geography classes, where you probably had a map of the world stuck to the wall. Maybe, like me, you gazed longingly at the map, wishfully thinking of the adventures you would like to …
Very soon, Muslims across the Caribbean will scan the skies in search of the crescent moon. The appearance of the ‘new’ moon will usher in the blessed month of Ramadan. On the white sandy beaches in Barbados and several other Caribbean islands, from Grenada …
“Islamic architecture often alludes to the infinite power of God. The imposing structures of splendid domes, towering minarets and sprawling courtyards dwarf each and every visitor; a way of reflecting one’s own insignificance in the realm of God’s vast creation.” During a recent …
“Have they not travelled over the land so that they may have hearts by which they may apply reason, or ears by which they may hear?” Surah al Hajj (The Pilgrimage), Quran 22: 46 Muhammad Asad, Evliya Celebi, Ibn Fadlan, Ibn Battuta, Ibn …
Photo: amooorah93/Instagram Wherever you are in the world right now, there’s a high probability that you have seen the 24/7 news headlines about the novel coronavirus, AKA Covid-19. At the time of writing, 182 countries and territories have been infected with coronavirus. On 11th …