‘A faith without worship is no faith at all’
‘A faith without worship is no faith at all’: Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V delivers address at Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Ijtema 2026 Al Hakam Weekly27th September 2026 This year’s annual ijtema of […]
Ties of kinship and longevity: A timeless prescription
Society & Lifestyle Maher Umer Ahmad3rd September 2026 Image: Library/AI Generated In a 2024 Business Insider video, tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson was reported to spend around $2 million a year […]
Embracing Islam in Switzerland: (Re-)Conversion Between Searching for the Meaning of Life and Social Ties
Michael Nollert, Amir Sheikhzadegan PMCID: PMC10281512 PMID: 37346449 Abstract The pioneer conversion model of Lofland and Stark suggests that people adopt a religion because experiences in their biography motivate them to seek answers […]
Three Rights Mentioned in Surah An-Nas
Religion & TheologyAhmadiyya InsightIn His Own Words Al Hakam Weekly21st August 2026Save If any other being does have a right to be praised, it is only through God’s good graces. […]
Saudi Arabia starts Hajj 2027 preparations with 75 countries
The meetings are part of early planning efforts to enhance coordination and readiness, facilitate pilgrims’ journeys and improve services. (SPA/File photo) Arab News August 17, 2026 MAKKAH: The Ministry of […]
Muslims of the world are much more united than they think
Opinion Those mistaking the Ummah’s political and cultural diversity for disunity are playing into the hands of our oppressors. By Shaykh M A Kholwadia Founder and director, Darul Qasim College, Chicago. […]
Hidden History – Joram van Klaveren. 30 untold Stories of Islam in the West. Book Review.
Inkijken Inside Hidden History Book Joram van Klaveren Hidden History – Joram van Klaveren Verzendkosten bij 1 boek zijn €4,99. Bij 2 boeken €2,99 en bij 3 of meer boeken maar €1,99! Beschikbaarheid: Op voorraad Toevoegen aan wenslijst The book “Hidden History” by Joram van Klaveren uses 30 remarkable stories […]
Islam was the world’s fastest-growing religion from 2010 to 2020
By Conrad Hackett Muslims grew faster than any other major religious group in the decade leading up to 2020, according to new Pew Research Center estimates. Muslims continued to be the second-largest religious group in the world after Christians. From 2010 to 2020, the number of Muslims increased by 347 million […]
Saudi Arabia begins pilgrim departures as Hajj 2026 ends
Saudi Arabia begins pilgrim departures as Hajj 2026 ends Previous 1 / 5 More than 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj this year, according to figures released by the General Authority for Statistics. (SPA) 2 / 5 More than 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj this year, according to figures released by the General […]
“He Created You in Stages”: A Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Commentary on Qurʾān 71:11–20 (Sūrat Nūḥ), with a Dedicated Treatment of Guided Evolution after Dr. Zia H. Shah, MD
Presented by Claude ABSTRACT This essay offers a verse-by-verse scientific, philosophical, and theological commentary on Qurʾān 71:11–20, the heart of Prophet Noah’s appeal to his people in Sūrat Nūḥ. These […]
Iranian pilgrims begin returning from Saudi Arabia by air
Approximately 30,000 Iranian pilgrims performed Hajj this year, representing one-third of Iran’s allotted quota. June 2, 2026 | 12:12 AM Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Iranian pilgrims started returning from Saudi Arabia on Monday after performing the annual pilgrimage of Hajj. They performed the Hajj rituals amidst a comprehensive system […]
Worshipers throng Two Holy Mosques for Eid prayers as Eid Al-Adha celebrations start in Saudi Arabia
Several Hajj pilgrims joined hundreds of thousands of the faithful who thronged the Grand Mosque in Makkah to perform Eid prayer in an atmosphere filled with spirituality and devotion May […]
1.7m pilgrims performing Hajj this year, 2.04% more than last year
1.7m pilgrims performing Hajj this year, 2.04% more than last year The increased attendance also underscores the Kingdom’s ongoing focus on operational efficiency. (SPA) MOHAMMED AL-KINANI May 27, 2026 ARAFAT: […]
Hajj pilgrims converge on Mina as Eid begins after night in Muzdalifah
Hajj pilgrims converge on Mina as Eid begins after night in Muzdalifah Previous 1 / 4 Pilgrims collect pebbles in Muzdalifah late Tuesday for the ritual of stoning Jamrat Al-Aqaba. (SPA photo) […]
Saudi Arabia: 1.5 million join Hajj pilgrimage despite war
Cathrin Schaer May 21, 2026 Saudi Arabia has been directly hit by missiles and drones during the Iran war, but the country is hosting the all-important Muslim pilgrimage anyway. This year is the first time that Saudi Arabia has chosen to go ahead with the annual Hajj pilgrimage while it is also in the […]
What Is Hajj in Islam? Meaning, Significance & Spiritual Journey
May 10, 2025 What is Hajj? Meaning, Significance, History & Key Facts Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam holding a deep spiritual significance for Muslims around the […]
Fueled by faith, some US Muslims embark on Hajj against a backdrop of regional tensions
By MARIAM FAMUpdated 7:33 PM GMT+8, May 23, 2026 Faisal Rashid and his wife jumped out of bed at 3 a.m. in a scramble to secure spots for this year’s […]
Exclusive: Trump postponed US attack on Iran after ‘Hajj warning’
Sources tell Middle East Eye the US president was told of severe ‘reputational damage’ if he resumes war during the Muslim pilgrimage, as well as global air travel disruptions Muslim […]
For Hajj visitors, less is often more
1 / 2 Pilgrims arrive carrying personal belongings at Hajj transport hubs. (File Photo) 2 / 2 Non-essential belongings can complicate transport operations and crowd flow between holy sites. (File Photo)Next Waad Hussain May 17, 2026 ALKHOBAR: For many first-time pilgrims, packing for Hajj begins with uncertainty. The result is often the […]
Eid Al-Adha on May 27 after crescent sighted in Saudi Arabia
Eid Al-Adha on May 27 after crescent sighted in Saudi Arabia Pilgrims can be seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. (File/@AlharamainSA) Arab News May 17, 2026 RIYADH: Eid Al-Adha […]