May 2016 - Islam Hashtag

Asiyah -The wife of Firaun,The Woman who accepted Islam defying the most tyrant Ruler

Post published:May 31, 2016
Post category:Muslim Women Youth Issues

Story From Quran: Asiyah and the Hairdresser of Firaun's daughter who accepted death but remained Muslim Bismillah - In the name of Allah, the Most-Merciful, the All-Compassionate. Asiyah,the wife of Firaun is the blessed lady whom hadith recordeth as the best of the woman of Paradise.Asiyah's greatness is in the fact that although She was the wife of one of the most Powerful, arrogant and tyrant rulers of Egypt,…

Mad Respect for Muslim Rapper for cancelling his show after learning that Trump was the chief guest.

Post published:May 29, 2016
Post category:News On Muslim World

Muslim rapper cancels TV slot to avoid Trump The News that caught our attention this week was Belly,the famous Muslim Rapper.It is easy to butter your way to top but it is tough to stand against someone who can lead you to top. Belly whose real name is Ahmad Balshe had been due to perform with R&B sensation TheWeeknd on Wednesday night on Jimmy Kimmel Live to promote…

Aberdeen Muslims starts Free Foodbox to Distribute food every month.

Post published:May 25, 2016
Post category:News On Muslim World

Free FoodBox initiative by Aberdeen Muslims:"Nobody should be Hungry" The Muslim community in Aberdeen(UK) plans to hand out freshly-cooked Asian meals to help the city's homeless or anyone suffering hardship. Foodbox will initially be held on the last Wednesday of every month at St Nicholas Square from 18:30 to 19:30. Foodbox free Meal will be for everybody despite their faith Project manager Maaruf Razzak said: "Nobody should be hungry".…

Gujarat claims to have world’s Biggest Quran

Post published:May 23, 2016
Post category:News On Muslim World

World’s Biggest Quran found in Vadodara-Gujarat

The Juma Masjid in Vadodara (Gujarat) houses a unique 250-year-old Quran. About six and a half feet long, and four and a half feet wide, members of the mosque trust claim it to be world’s largest/Biggest.

Dimension of New found Biggest Quran :

The length and breadth of this Quran is 75 inch and 41 inch respectively. The ink used in this Quran is made up of Kohl and peacock’s feather. The border of this Quran is elaborated with a gold coating.

The Documented World’s Biggest Quran

It is worthy to be noted that a Quran, kept at Russian city of Kazan’s Qolsharif mosque has been awarded a Guinness World Records certificate for being the world’s largest.

Printed on Scotland paper, this Quran edition is 150×200 cm, has 632 pages and weighs 800 kg.

The Quran weighs a stunning 800 kilos (1763 pounds ) of which 120 kilos (264 pounds) are of the frame cover alone. The Quran is 1.5 m by 2 m, and 3 m by 2 m if unfolded. The cover is tinseled with gold and silver and embellished with malachite, jasper and phianites.

News Source :(ANI)

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15 Rare known facts on Masjid Nabawi-“The Prophet’s Mosque”

Post published:May 21, 2016
Post category:Hajj / Umrah

15 Quick Facts on Masjid Nabawi Masjid Nabawi has always mesmerized me with its immense charm.I have collected these lesser known information on Masjid Nabawi so that next time you visit it, you feel its charm all the more.So let us brush up our facts on Masjid Nabawi. Miracles of Prophet Muhammad Masjid Nabawi was the second mosque built in the history of Islam . It is the second-holiest site in…

Muslim students to be given ‘charitable’ sharia loans

Post published:May 18, 2016
Post category:News On Muslim World

Sharia Loans for the First time in British Universities Sharia loans are to be offered by the Government for first time as a new White Paper attempts to increase diversity in British universities. Muslims are forbidden from taking out loans on which they would be charged interest, but under the new arrangements they would instead pay "charitable contributions" which would allow more youngsters to go to university. To ensure…

10 Dua for Depression,anxiety & Sadness

Post published:May 15, 2016
Post category:Islamic Reflection .Youth Issues

Dua for Depression: Depression and Sadness in Islam "I was running the blind race of life-chasing money, power and position. I wanted to be the best at everything. I ran and ran and ran but whenever I raised my head to congratulate myself for my achievement, I felt far behind. Knowing far well that there is no end to my race, I kept on running. The glamour of life…