by Hassan | Mar 28, 2023 | Culture, General
The first Ramadan that Muslims observed as a religious obligation was in the second year after the migration of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) from Mecca to Medina, which is known as the year 2 AH (After Hijrah). Before this, Muslims used to fast...
by Hassan | Mar 28, 2023 | General
While fasting, Muslims are said to feel the unity of the Ummah (community), as they share a purely religious practice away from politics and nationalism. “Fasting also brings out the good in people, as they gather to do good deeds, be kind to the poor and meet...
by Hassan | Mar 27, 2023 | General
Sayyid Thuwaini bin Saeed bin Sultan Al Busaidi was a Sultan and ruler of Oman who lived from 1821 to 1866 AD. He was born in Muscat, Oman, and was trained in the affairs of governance during the life of his father, Sultan Saeed bin Sultan. Sultan Thuwaini acted on...
by Raya Al Maskari | Mar 26, 2023 | General
Sayyid Taimur bin Faisal bin Turki Al Busaidi, born in 1885 in Muscat, was the Sultan of Oman from 1913 until 1965. He was a visionary ruler who introduced modern administrative methods to the country, reformed the judicial system, and established the first organized...
by Hassan | Mar 24, 2023 | General
The Taraweeh prayer is a special voluntary prayer that is performed during the holy month of Ramadan by Muslims all over the world. It is named after the Arabic word “Taraweeh,” which means to rest and relax, as the prayer is typically lengthy, and...
