Prof. Kuzudişli's Hadis Tarihi (The History of Hadith) Translated into English
Member of the faculty at Istanbul University's Faculty of Theology, Department of Hadith, Prof. Dr. Bekir Kuzudişli’s book Hadis Tarihi(2017) is translated into English. The book has been recognized as a significant contribution to the field. This significant work was published by Gorgias Press under the title The History of Hadith: The Translation of the Prophet's works and the Six Canonical Book...

ISB Seerah Conference 2020
Alhamdulillah the month of Rabi Al-Awal is upon us

Muslims all over the world celebrate this month because it is said that our beloved Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) as born in this month. He is described by Allah ﷻ as a Mercy to all Mankind. Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) came to humanity at a time of darkness with a message of light.

The world today is in turmoil all over - and humanity at large is in need of our b...

Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia to Gradually Resume Umra Pilgrimage
Saudi Arabia is to gradually resume a Muslim pilgrimage which has been suspended for seven months because of the coronavirus pandemic. From 4 October, up to 6,000 Saudi citizens and residents will be allowed to undertake the Umra each day. Pilgrims from countries deemed safe will be permitted from 1 November, when the daily capacity will rise to 20,000.The Umra is an extra, optional pilgrimage tha...

Hossam Gamea Leads First Halal Lunch Program in NYC
Many Muslim youth in the United States grow up eating only halal food, and for the majority in public school, that means being limited to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and the few vegetarian options from school lunches. In New York, 38% of public-school students are Jewish and Muslim, and measures have been taken to accommodate students with Halal and Kosher dietary restrictions. The Islami...

Charlie Hebdo Republishes Cartoons That Prompted Deadly 2015 Att
PARIS — The French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has republished the same cartoons about the Prophet Muhammad and Islam that prompted a deadly attack on the magazine in 2015, an act that will be seen by some as a commitment to free speech and by others as reckless provocation. The publication coincides with the start on Wednesday of the long-awaited terrorism trial of people accused as accompl...

Hajj in Pandemic
Photo credit: AFP Hajj 2020: What you need to know about this year's pilgrimage Islamic week-long ritual has been scaled back to a limited number of pilgrims because of the coronavirus pandemic. Saudi Arabia says it will allow only about 1,000 pilgrims residing in the kingdom to perform the Hajj this year, one day after it announced the annual pilgrimage would be scaled down due to the coronavir...

The Great Hagia Sophia Mosque
Hagia Sophia became a mosque once again and the first prayer after 86 years is performed in July 24, 2020 on Friday, “The Turkish people had to wait until July 10, 2020, for permission to pray at the Hagia Sophia... President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan proceeded to issue a decree minutes later to announce that the Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) would manage the Hagia Sophia, which would open ...

"Opinion: Social Distancing Is a Part of Islam's Rich Heritage"
As a scholar of Islamic faith, I am constantly harangued with the questions, “How can God punish us like this?” and, “Why don’t we increase our attendance in mosques instead of locking ourselves at home like cowards?” As I turn to the rich tapestry of my faith for answers, the breadth and depth of information available to deal with this most unexpected crisis never ceases to amaze me. Let’s begi...

What Islamic Hygienic Practices Can Teach When Coronavirus Is Sp
As outbreaks of the coronavirus spread throughout the world, people are reminded over and again to limit physical contact, wash hands and avoid touching their face. The recent Netflix docuseries “Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak" illustrates how the Islamic ritual washing, known as “wudu,” may help spread a good hygiene message. The series focuses on Syra Madad, a Muslim public health specia...

The 3 Sacred Months 2018

Today, we are...
Today, we are the 1st Muharram of 1439... 

The Ascension of the Prophet and the Stages of His Journey
The opening for the exhibition “The Ascension of the Prophet and the Stages of His Journey (the Ascension in Ottoman Culture)” will be held on the evening of Friday, 12 May 2017, at the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Sultanahmet, Istanbul. Under the direction of Ayşe Taşkent and Nicole N. Kançal Ferrari, the exhibition brings together choice examples of Islamic visual culture produced from t...