Important Islamic Dates & New Crescent Sighting
zulfikar As usual the Eid controversy never ends here in the UK. The opposing 'camps' agree to disagree. I'm using this post to prove a point to the doubters. These are…
mike drop for 2024
"When the world pushes you to your knees, you're in the perfect position to pray"- Rumi a selection of photos © Zulfikar Ali 2024 Cabot Square, Canary Wharf Elizabeth Line,…
a simple Umrah guide
Having recently gone on Umrah again I found it useful to remind myself of the specific rituals needed to complete one successfully. I attach it here as a PDF, feel…
Eid al-Fitr 2016AD 1437AH
So, I predicted at the beginning of this month that Saudi will announce Eid al-Fitr as Wednesday 6th July and therefore completing 30 fasts for Ramadan (for those who started…
Ramadan 2016AD, 1437AH – Clarity from Chaos
As usual confusion as to when Ramadan begins this year is abound. IT really does surprise me as to how a LOT of people cannot get their heads around basic…
It’s 2015, coming soon to my blog…
Right, another year gone. Another already started. First I'd like to thank all those who have visited my blog, and especially those who have commented or provided feedback. I really…
Eid and the Day of Arafat
OK, I've had plenty of banging my head on the wall time this week merely attempting to explain to people in Birmingham and the wider UK as to why Eid-al-Adha…
LIFe 2014
I don't usually use the phrase 'never again' but LIFe 2014 was nothing like LI 2003, 05, 07, 09 or 2011! As many have said it felt more like Leaving…
Suhoor vs. Fajr start times – when is dawn, not dawn?!
There continues to be debate about the end of Suhoor and the start of Fajr, which often causes confusion and consternation between friends and family. I'll try to clear up…