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Islamic History
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Tastes of the Desert: Food and Drink in Ancient Arabia

10th July 2026
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In the arid valleys of 7th-century Makkah, food was both a necessity and a testimony to endurance. During the lifetime of the Holy Prophet (sa), the local diet was shaped by the harsh desert climate, limited agriculture, and long-distance trade.

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Al-Kiswah: The Story Behind The Black Cloth of The Ka’bah

7th July 2026
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The silky-smooth black cloth draped over the Ka’ba – Islam’s holiest site – is arguably one of the most iconic images in Islam.

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Life in Pre-Islamic Makkah – A Society on the Brink of Change

7th July 2026
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True light shines brightest in the darkest of places. This has perhaps never held truer than it did in the case of the darkness that had overcome Makkah and...

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‘Makkah’ vs ‘Bakkah’: The First House of God

7th July 2026
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Five times a day the Muslims of the world pray in the direction of the city of Makkah (also spelled ‘Mecca’) in Saudi Arabia. This is because Makkah is home to...

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Friday Sermon Summary 31 October 2025: ‘The Expedition of Tabuk’

31st October 2025
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After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he would continue mentioning details...

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Friday Sermon Summary 24th October 2025: ‘Preparations for the Battle of Tabuk’

24th October 2025
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After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz, and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he would continue mentioning details from...

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Friday Sermon Summary 26th September 2025: ‘Distribution of the Spoils of War After the Battle of Hunain’

26th September 2025
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After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said he would continue mentioning details regarding the...

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Friday Sermon Summary 19th September 2025: ‘The Siege of Ta’if’

19th September 2025
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After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he would continue mentioning the Battle of...

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From Makkah to Karbala

14th September 2025
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A timeline of the events that led to the tragedy remembered to this day by millions of Muslims throughout the world.

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Friday Sermon Summary 29th August 2025: ‘The Battle of Hunain’

29th August 2025
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 After reciting Tashahhud, Ta`awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he would continue mentioning details...

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Friday Sermon Summary 22nd August 2025: ‘Background of the Battle of Hunain’

22nd August 2025
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After reciting Tashahhud, Ta`awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he would continue mentioning battles and...

Masjid Mubarak
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Friday Sermon Summary 15th August 2025: ‘Expeditions to Destroy the Prominent Idols of Arabia’

15th August 2025
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After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he would continue mentioning details...

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Friday Sermon Summary 8th August 2025: ‘Staunch Enemies Accepting Islam After the Conquest of Makkah’

8th August 2025
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After reciting Tashahhud, Ta’awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he would continue mentioning incidents from...

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Friday Sermon Summary 18th July 2025: ‘The Conquest of Makkah’

18th July 2025
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After reciting Tashahhud, Ta’awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he would continue mentioning details...

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Muslims Said It First: “Sofa”

18th December 2024
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Dozens of ordinary English words originally came from languages historically associated with Islam, such as Arabic, Persian and Urdu.

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