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Exploring how IslamiCity addresses profound events such as the Battle of Badr, helping to preserve and share authentic Islamic knowledge with Muslim communities worldwide. The Battle of Badr in 624 CE, just two years after the Hijrah, was far more than a military encounter. As IslamiCity highlights, it was a revelation that made visible a…
Ramadan is a sacred month that transforms hearts and communities, and your support through IslamiCity amplifies this impact far beyond a single donation. As Muslims worldwide fast from dawn to dusk, the practice fosters profound social cohesion, bridging divides between rich and poor through shared rituals like iftar meals and charity drives. IslamiCity, a trusted…
As the federal surge in Minnesota winds down, Minneapolis’ Muslim community is cautiously optimistic that Ramadan will help restore both spirit and morale. Hundreds gathered for the annual iftar at Karmel Mall, a cultural and economic hub for the city’s Somali population. For many, the feast is more than a meal; it’s a chance to…
As Ramadan began in February 2026, Muslims across New York City joined millions worldwide in fasting, prayer, and nightly iftar gatherings. But this year carried particular historical significance for the city’s more than half a million Muslims: for the first time, New York is being led by a Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Ramadan, which runs…
In a recent publication, IslamiCity highlighted a powerful Quranic theme: the centrality of moral character in leadership and social transformation. Marking the enduring relevance of prophetic teachings, the platform revisited verses that describe Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as embodying “Khuluqin ‘Azeem”, a sublime standard of character (68:4). The Quran attributes the Prophet’s success not to mysticism…
As Ramadan approaches, IslamiCity has launched a new podcast series titled “Ramadan Reset,” designed to help Muslims prepare spiritually, mentally, and emotionally before the holy month begins. The podcast addresses a common experience among many believers: entering Ramadan with high hopes, only to feel unprepared once the month begins. Through reflective discussions grounded in Islamic…
Every era meets new tools with a familiar unease. Islamicity’s recent reflection on artificial intelligence places today’s debate within a long historical pattern: societies have always been unsettled by instruments that expand access to knowledge. Writing once threatened oral memory, printing disrupted religious gatekeeping, and now AI revives old questions about who is allowed to…
In a thoughtful podcast episode, IslamiCity opens with a reminder that Ramadan does not arrive suddenly. Long before the new moon appears, its approach is already felt, in subtle shifts of attention, in emotional fatigue, and in an unspoken sense that a period of reflection is approaching. It is a quiet awareness that something meaningful…
Australians across Sydney and Melbourne have gathered in vigils to mourn the 15 people killed in the antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach, with several events emphasising interfaith solidarity and shared grief. At a vigil held on Monday evening in Sydney’s Hyde Park, Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins of the Emmanuel Synagogue addressed a large crowd, speaking…
In the aftermath of the recent tragedy in Sydney, communities worldwide have been grappling with grief, fear, and uncertainty. IslamiCity’s podcast Light Upon Light stepped into this conversation with Episode 37, focusing on healing, standing together, and fostering understanding in difficult times. The episode emphasizes how communities both local and global can respond to tragedy…
As the world marks the International Day for Tolerance, first declared by UNESCO on November 16, 1995, IslamiCity’s attention to this theme offers a timely and necessary reflection. In an era shaped by polarisation and rising global tensions, the platform’s focus on religious coexistence and compassion carries particular weight, especially when viewed through the lens…
The global religious map is changing, with Islam growing faster than any other major faith and Christianity’s share of the world population declining, according to a new Pew Research Center study. The report, covering 2010 to 2020, finds that while the number of Christians increased to roughly 2.3 billion, their share of the world population fell…
