Muslims Stories

Eastleigh residents begin early Ramadan preparations amid rising food prices
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 19, 2025

During the month, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk, dedicating themselves to extra prayers and spiritual reflection.

How to maintain a balanced diet while fasting
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 13, 2025

To have an energised fast or Ramadan, be mindful of the type of food on your plate, drink enough water, and add electrolytes as needed.

Muslim leaders urge Ruto to lift taxes on dates ahead of Ramadan
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 13, 2025

In Islamic tradition, dates are a preferred food for breaking the fast, with religious teachings indicating that three dates and a glass of water are...

Rise of Muslim-friendly apps and how they are enhancing everyday life
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 12, 2025

It is advisable for users to conduct thorough research before downloading any application, as some apps have faced backlash for misusing user data, ra...

Prince Rahim al-Hussaini named Aga Khan V following the death of his father
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 06, 2025

Prince Rahim now assumes leadership of a community that has historically balanced religious guidance with global development efforts.

Somali refugees in Dadaab fear Trump’s return will trigger new travel ban
The New Humanitarian  |  Feb 02, 2025

Tough new security checks meant the number of arriving refugees tumbled from the 84,994 recorded during Barack Obama’s last year in office to a record...

Thousands protest in Ethiopia’s Mekelle over schools’ non-compliance with court’s hijab rulings
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 21, 2025

The Axum City District Court had previously suspended the directive prohibiting Muslim students from wearing hijabs and summoned five schools to respo...

Lamu Muslim cleric Tantawy excites faithful with poetic delivery of sermons in mosques
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 04, 2025

He says after the scholar was amazed at how proficient he was in reading and analysing the Quran at his tender age, he decided to give him the name Ta...

Oshwal Academy directed to allow Muslim students to perform afternoon prayers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

The court ordered the school to allow the students to perform their prayers within the campus.

SUPKEM joins churches to criticise government's failure to address public concerns
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 05, 2024

Hassan said the increasing gap between political leaders and the people they represent has led to a loss of trust in government institutions.

Woman charged with hate crimes after pepper spraying Muslim Uber driver
Amina Wako  |  Oct 31, 2024

In a statement on Monday, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg condemned the attack as a senseless act of hate.

One-on-one with Kenya's youngest and only Muslim lady in the Executive
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 16, 2024

One of her proudest achievements is the restoration of the Wajir Museum, the only one in northern Kenya.

Hundreds visit Jamia Mosque to experience Islam faith, teachings as it hosts 7th open day
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 12, 2024

The open day aimed to allow Kenyans of other faiths to experience what takes place inside the mosque, gain an understanding of Islam, and dispel misco...

Wooden prayer tablets reveal the evolution of Quran teachings in Africa
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 01, 2024

The tablets at the Kenya National Archives comprise some of the collections from the Murumbi Trust's vast collection of art pieces.

Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls on Muslims to confront Israel
Reuters  |  Sep 28, 2024

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian blamed Hassan's killing partly on the United States which has long supplied Israel with advanced weapons.

Exclusive oud halal products for Muslim women captivate BBS Mall shoppers
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 07, 2024

Attendees at the event enjoyed music, dance, and complimentary gift packages featuring Sweet Amber and Royal Supreme. Additionally, the women received...

Muslim World League delegation meets Ruto, launches key projects in Kenya
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 19, 2024

Among the key projects is the SightFirst Eye Hospital, which aims to combat vision impairment in the country. The hospital will provide surgical inter...

Muslim contestant breaks barriers to feature at Miss World Kenya competition
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 17, 2024

Out of the 150 participants, only 40 qualified, and Bahsan was the only Muslim woman among them

Applications now open for Waqf Commissioners, deadline lapses in 14 Days
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 10, 2024

Successful candidates will serve on the commission for a renewable term of five years.

UK's Starmer vows speedy punishment to quell violent protests
Reuters  |  Aug 05, 2024

The violence erupted last Tuesday after social media posts said the suspected attacker in Southport was a radical Islamist who had just arrived in Bri...

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