Shiraz, the sweetest of songs, it is the start, centre and end of every poetic pronunciation to come out of...
In the days leading up to my departure from my hometown in England I was nervous, especially when everyone I said...
Recently in Pakistan, increasing value is being placed on tourism as a means for economic growth. The new government has committed to promoting Pakistan as a tourist destination, and in March 2019, rolled out a new visa policy to grant e-visas to citizens of 175 countries. Earlier this month, the Pakistan Tourist Summit was held, which brought together various stakeholders in the tourism industry, including government representatives, Prime Minister Imran Khan, members of the media, corporate and investment sectors, and local and international experts on tourism.
60,000+ dead over 7 decades, 3 wars between 2 nuclear armed states, and countless human rights violations - Kashmir continues to be the heavily occupied and militarised region with the recent spikes between India and Pakistan.
Historian Hassam Munir tells Zara about the cultural exchange between the Muslim and Chinese worlds. He talks about the history of Islam in China, explaining how and when it first reached the region and whether or not a Companion of the Prophet (pbuh) ever visited China. He also tells us about the Uyghur people and their history, as well as the influence of prominent Chinese Muslim scholars and the scholarship they produced.
Zirrar on his search for the tomb of Imam Ghazali بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ He is known by many names....
In episode two Zara speaks to one half of spoken word duo Poetic Pilgrimage, poet and playwright, Sukina Pilgrim about her experience of visiting the rawdah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in Madina, and the challenges and joys that it entailed.
Shafquat Arefeen provides a 5-7 day guide to Beijing for Muslim travellers. As China’s capital city, and its political centre...
The Muslim Traveller’s Guide to Japan. For Muslims visiting Japan, and those interested in culture, art, nature and spirituality, Yasmine Ahmed-Lea provides an...
Islam in India is often portrayed as a byproduct of the 16th century Persian Mughal Empire; but if you look...
Back in 2010, I spent a year in Syria, studying Arabic in Damascus. While there, I visited Bosra in the south...
A travel journal or blog, is not a new fad. Persians called it a safarnama, a travelogue. Nasir Khusrow, a Persian...