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As football fans begin arriving for the FIFA World Cup 2026 festivities, a team from WhyIslam is carrying a different mission into the crowds: sharing the message of Islam through conversation, outreach, and personal connection. Leading the initiative is Mexican-American Da’iyah (Islamic outreach worker) Nahela Morales, who previously headed a similar outreach effort during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

A pioneering figure in Australia’s Muslim media landscape has been recognised with one of the nation’s highest civilian honours. On Monday, June 8, 2026, Ziaul Islam Ahmad—widely known as Zia—became the first Muslim to receive the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to journalism. The honour places him alongside his late father, Dr Qazi Ashfaq Ahmad OAM, who received the same recognition in 2020, AMUST.com reported.

A remarkable gathering of Muslims and non-Muslims, activists, academics, community leaders, family members, and friends came together to mourn the loss of Dr Ghayasuddin Siddiqui at a special memorial service held on 31 May 2026 at Kenton Hall in London. Dr Siddiqui, who passed away on 18 April 2026 at the age of 86, was remembered not only for his decades of service to the British Muslim community but also for his tireless efforts to build bridges across faiths, cultures, and political divides.

What are the blessings of Hajj? One may describe them in great detail. But, in the Qur’an, where Allah instructs Ibrahim to invite people to come to Hajj, we read: {So that they may witness things that are of benefit to them} (Al-Hajj 22: 28). Hence, only those who actually perform Hajj can experience its real blessings. Imam Abu Hanifah, it is narrated, was unsure which act of worship was more excellent.

‘Eid Al-Adha is expected to start on May 27, after Saudi officials have confirmed that the moon of Dhul-Hijjah was sighted on Sunday, May 17, Haramain Info on X reported. Eid Al-Adha will also start on May 27, in Egypt, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Jordan which follow the country of the ritual, i.e. Saudi Arabia. According to the Islamic Calendar, hajj begins on the 8th day of Dhul-Hijjah and ends on the thirteenth day of the same month.

Are you off to Hajj? Here is a guide from Vlogger who explains how to wear Ihram. He has been to Hajj before, mashAllah!

To go for hajj is certainly one of the most remarkable experiences a believing Muslim can have. It can be compared to nothing else, and is absolutely unique in every way. When we say our daily prayers, we turn towards the Ka’bah in Makkah, but for most Muslims this is a rather abstract matter, as they have only seen pictures of the holy site. As soon as you get there, the direction of the prayer — the qiblah — becomes something entirely different.

A questioner asks why don’t women have standard Hajj clothes like the men do? Find out with Dr. Shabir Ally.

Thousands of pounds have been raised to build a mosque in memory of a young man described by loved ones as a “beacon of light,” following his tragic death in a car crash in Sheffield. Daniel Mahmood, 32, died after a collision on Friday, April 24, according to South Yorkshire Police. The devastating incident has left family, friends, and the wider community mourning a life remembered for its warmth, generosity, and humility.

“How can we be happy?” A million dollar question, and yet it has a very simple answer. Now even science agrees that happiness comes not from having a million dollars but from activities that can be incorporated into everyday life. The newly emerging field of positive psychology has earned much attention from both experts and common people.