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    The Importance of the ‘Middle Path’

    “O Allah, guide us to the Straight Path” (Surah al-Fatiha: verse: 6) The entire Quran is an explanation of this verse. The essence of being a Muslim is to follow the ‘middle path’ which is in effect, the ‘straight path’ towards Allah almighty. Islam upholds a balance between the spiritual and intellectual, theory and law, infusing these elements together to find the middle path. The Islamic faith is moderate, balanced and equitable. This message is central to the Islamic practice…

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  • Largest Mosque In USA

    Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan opens the largest mosque complex in America in efforts to try build a stronger ties between people of different faiths. The Ottoman-style mosque has space for…

  • Burton Mosque Cancels Iftar for Non-Muslims

    A mosque in Burton-upon-Trent has provoked fury after it cancelled an iftar event organised by Muslim converts for their non-Muslim family members at short notice without providing any reason. Jame Masjid…

  • Jewish Woman Praying (Daven) In A Mosque

    Came across this nice article on Facebook: One of my best friends is spending her summer in Istanbul, Turkey. She just told me about a really interesting experience she had… “A…

  • Beautiful Nasir al-Mulk Mosque in Iran

    The Nasīr al-Mulk Mosque is a traditional mosque in Shiraz, Iran, located in Goade-e-Araban place (near the famous Shah Cheragh mosque). The mosque was built during the Qajar era, and is…

  • Khotan Mosque in China

    Khotan Mosque is a mosque in Khotan, Xinjiang, China. It was built in 1870 and its patron is Habibula Khan, the ruler of the temporary Khotan Khanate. The Great Mosque of…