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Eastleigh residents begin Tahajud prayers as Ramadan enters final days
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 20, 2025

Muslims spend this period in deep prayer, seeking forgiveness and engaging in worship. It is a time for spiritual cleansing, self-reflection and devot...

How food brings people in a Muslim neighbourhood together during Ramadan
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 16, 2025

This spirit of hospitality is deeply rooted in Eastleigh, where people open their homes and hearts to friends, family and even strangers.

UN chief Antonio Guterres says there is 'disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry'
Reuters  |  Mar 15, 2025

Rights advocates have for years raised concerns about stigma faced by Muslims and Arabs because of how some people conflate those communities with Isl...

Calls for national unity, inclusion take centre stage at Parliament’s first Iftar dinner
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

Speaker Wetang’ula defended the political reconciliation between Ruto and Odinga, stating that unity is essential for national stability and growth.

Large turnout in mosques as Muslims in Eastleigh mark first Friday of Ramadan
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 07, 2025

The Friday sermons in most mosques focused on the significance of fasting during Ramadan and its spiritual benefits.

Culture and fitness: Finding the perfect gym for Muslim women
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 02, 2025

Embracing fitness as a Muslim woman comes with unique challenges, but having the right approach, it is achievable.

Axum court dismisses case against schools over hijab ban; students and advocates decry rights violations
Addis Standard  |  Mar 02, 2025

In response, the Axum District Court issued a warrant on January 27, ordering the detention of school officials accused of defying the court’s ruling....

Restaurants in Eastleigh remain closed as residents begin observing Ramadan
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 01, 2025

The Muslim community in Eastleigh followed the announcement by Saudi Arabia, which declared the start of fasting based on moon sighting reports.

Somalia starts observing Ramadan as President Hassan urges compassion for the poor
Hassan Mohamed  |  Mar 01, 2025

Hassan reminded the Somali public to pray for peace and stability in their country, to forgive each other and to stand with their government in its fi...

60 years after Malcolm X's killing, his message can't be silenced or ignored
Omar Suleiman  |  Feb 22, 2025

Malcolm X understood something painfully relevant today: The American empire does not just oppress — it manipulates. It does not just colonise — it ga...

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.

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