Whirling dervishes mark Rumi’s 752nd anniversary in Türkiye
by Daily Sabah with AA Dec 18, 2025 The Sama ceremony is a centuries-old Sufi ritual performed by the Mevlevi order, whose members are commonly known as the whirling dervishes. The […]
Uzbekistan isn’t quite the tourist hotspot – but here’s why every Muslim should visit
10th November 2025 Samarkand and Bukhara in Uzbekistan were international trade routes and the intersection of the famous Silk Road, where the East would meet the West. Once major hubs […]
Bukhara: The spiritual heart of Central Asia
by Fatıma Feyza Bayer Oct 02, 2025 – DAILY SABAH A view of the historic Po-i-Kalyan complex, with the iconic Kalyan Minaret, considered the symbol of Bukhara, on the right, […]
Historic Georgian Mosque stands out for ornate Ottoman design
by Daily Sabah with AA ISTANBUL Oct 01, 2025 – The Georgian Mosque, an early 19th-century Ottoman landmark in Tripoli’s Old City, Libya, Sept. 30, 2025. (AA Photo) The Georgian Mosque […]
Christian Syriacs return back to terror-free Türkiye
by Daily Sabah with AA ISTANBUL Sep 29, 2025 – 2:55 pm GMT+3 A Syriac neighborhood located in Mardin province, Türkiye, Sept. 29, 2025. (AA Photo) Syriacs are gradually returning to […]
Centuries-old mosques in Trabzon restored to preserve heritage
by Daily Sabah with AA Istanbul Sep 28, 2025 – A view shows the 132-year-old Kuşluca Mosque in Sürmene, Trabzon, northern Türkiye, Sept. 27, 2025. (AA Photo) Trabzon’s centuries-old stone and […]
Uzbekistan Strengthens Islamic Tourism Sector with Major Infrastructure Investments and Global Promotion Initiatives
Published on September 28, 2025 The Central Asian nation of Uzbekistan is implementing revolutionary changes to boost and revitalize its travel industry, with an emphasis on Islamic travel. The government […]
Global system fails to solve crises, region-led change necessary: Fidan
by Daily Sabah ISTANBUL Sep 10, 2025 – Edited By Nurbanu Tanrıkulu Kızıl Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks at the Montenegro State Day reception hosted by the Montenegrin Consulate in Istanbul, […]
459 years on, Suleiman the Magnificent’s legacy endures
by Daily Sabah ISTANBUL Sep 07, 2025 – An archival anonymous portrait of Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent (1494-1566). Sunday marked the 459th anniversary of the death of Suleiman the Magnificent, the […]
7th-century Ottoman shipwreck reveals rich maritime legacy
by Daily Sabah with AA ISTANBUL Aug 26, 2025 – 12:40 pm GMT+3 A diver from the excavation team holds an artifact found at the Ottoman shipwreck, Muğla, southwestern Türkiye, Aug. […]
Friday Sermon Summary 22nd August 2025: ‘Background of the Battle of Hunain’
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)Islamic History 22nd August 2025 After reciting Tashahhud, Ta`awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he would continue mentioning battles and […]
Islam in Russia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Islam is a major religious minority in the Russian Federation, which has the largest Muslim population in Europe.[2] According to the US Federal Research Division 1998 reference book,[3] Muslims in Russia numbered about 19% […]
5 years pass since decision to reopen Hagia Sophia as mosque
by Daily Sabah with AA ISTANBUL Jul 10, 2025 – 11:11 am GMT+3 Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque stands as a symbol of rich history and cultural heritage in Istanbul, Türkiye. (Shutterstock […]
Taliban: Russia’s ‘Objective Allies’ in its Fight Against the Islamic State
With a pledge of support and official recognition, Russia’s relationship with the Taliban has evolved considerably. By Muhammad Murad July 07, 2025 Subscribe for ads-free reading On the sidelines of the […]
Emine Erdoğan meets Pope Leo XIV on Gaza, climate, family in Vatican
by Daily Sabah with AA ISTANBUL Jul 02, 2025 – First lady Emine Erdoğan and Pope Leo XIV speak during their meeting at the Apostolic Palace, Vatican City, July 2, 2025. […]
Architects reinforce Hagia Sophia as Istanbul faces quake threat
by Anadolu Agency ISTANBUL Jun 20, 2025 – DAILY SABAH Drone footage captures the iconic Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque standing prominently at the heart of Istanbul, Türkiye. (Shutterstock Photo) Engineers and […]
Blue Mosque stands as timeless icon of Ottoman architecture in Istanbul
by Daily Sabah with AA ISTANBUL Jun 09, 2025 – The Blue Mosque glows under the warm hues of sunset, Istanbul, Türkiye, Feb. 17, 2025. (Shutterstock Photo) Opened in 1617 after […]
In Photos: Russia’s Muslims Mark Eid al-Adha
Jun 06, 2025 – Muslim believers across Russia on Friday joined in celebrating Eid al-Adha, one of the two main festivals in Islam. The holiday, most commonly known as Kurban […]
Halal slaughter, stunning and religious freedom: Animal sacrifice laws in the UK and Netherlands
5th June 2025 alhakam.org Youssef Ikhlaf, The Netherlands Halal meat holds significant importance in Islamic dietary laws, specifying not only which animals are allowed for consumption but also a general […]
A few days in Istanbul (and a few centuries through the Ottoman caliphate)
27th May 2025 Asif M Basit, Ahmadiyya Archive & Research Centre If a friend calls you and asks: “I’m in a city where everywhere I look, I see multiple mosque […]