Mecca is deserted during Ramadan as Muslims around the world are forced to celebrate in isolation due to coronavirus lockdowns The holy month is taking place under unprecedented circumstances this year Millions of Muslims who would usually pray in mosques aren’t allowed The central courtyard at Mecca, the Prophet Muhammad’s birthplace, is empty Here’s how … Read more
Muslim people feel the most satisfied with their lives because they feel more ‘oneness,’ or connection than people of other faiths, a new study suggests. Measuring life satisfaction is about as close to quantifying ‘happiness’ as we’ve been able to get thus far, and a German psychologist’s new study suggests that a feeling of ‘oneness’ … Read more
Muslims around the world are celebrating a Ramadan like no other as the Holy Month begins amid unprecedented restrictions due to coronavirus. Countries across the globe have enforced lockdowns and strict social distancing rules to limit the spread of the deadly bug. King Salman of Saudi Arabia, home to Islam’s holiest shrines, said he is … Read more
‘Ramadan Mubarak and thank you’: Matt Hancock praises British Muslims for their ‘sacrifice’ in missing out on communal prayers and Iftar meals because of coronavirus shutdown during holy month which starts today The Islamic holy month of fasting and prayer begins today amid the lockdown It usually sees families and communities congregate in large numbers … Read more
Areas with large ethnic minority populations make up more than three quarters of England’s coronavirus hotspots, a report has revealed. But numbers coming from Muslim communities in areas which could be expected to be hard-hit are low, and cultural habits may be protecting England’s Muslims from the fast-spreading disease. That’s according to a report by Professor … Read more
Pakistani Muslims clashed with police trying to enforce new curbs on gatherings to prevent Friday prayers and contain coronavirus infections, officials said. TV footage showed dozens of people chasing two police vehicles and pelting them with stones as an officer fired in the air to disperse the crowd. The astonishing video outside a Karachi mosque … Read more