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Mosques across the UK observe a National Day of Prayer for Rain on Sunday, August 16, in response to prolonged dry weather and growing ecological concerns. The initiative seeks to revive the Prophetic tradition of Salat al-Istisqa, a special communal prayer performed during periods of drought to seek relief, sustenance and divine mercy through rainfall, 5Pillars reported.

Assma Ali has become the first Muslim woman to serve as a municipal judge in Mississippi after being sworn in on August 5 in the small Delta town of Benoit. The daughter of Yemeni immigrants, Ali has worked as an attorney in Mississippi for nearly a decade. She earned her law degree from Mississippi Christian University, formerly Mississippi College, in 2017, and interned in Rankin and Madison counties while studying law.

Ancients from nearly every civilization interpreted eclipse as the act of evil deities and spirits. They thought of it as an indicator of war, famine, drought, and every bad fate. They didn’t know that it could be of benefit in numerous fields, not only in science but also in history, technology, and even politics. A solar eclipse can be of 4 types: A total eclipse is when the Moon obscures the entire disk of the Sun.

Angels have a share over you as well have Shaytan. When the angels whisper they encourage man to do good deeds and believe in the truth.

Khadija Naseer is a 18 years old, British Pakistani from Lancashire. She recently completed her A-levels and she’s hoping to go on to study Primary Education at university. She published her first book, Steps to Serenity, when she was 16 years old. It’s a short, easy to read guide on finding serenity through Islam. She originally wrote it with young Muslim girls in mind because she felt there wasn’t always a comfortable, relatable space for them to learn about their deen.

When we have addictions or keep committing the same sin over and over again, how can we stop? Beat Shaytan at his own game!

Muslim communities, academics, and interfaith leaders around the world are mourning the death of Professor John L. Esposito, one of the most influential non-Muslim scholars of Islam and Muslim-West relations. Esposito died on July 15, 2026, at the age of 86, leaving behind a scholarly legacy spanning more than five decades.

Muhammad has been named the most popular boys’ name in England and Wales for the third consecutive year, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Around 6,000 baby boys were given the name in 2025, nearly 2,000 more than Noah, which ranked second. Muhammad and Noah have held the top two positions since 2023, with the gap between them widening from the previous year, The National reported.

Cape Verde player Steven Moreira has shared the personal story behind his journey to Islam, saying that watching a Muslim friend pray and fast inspired him to learn more about the faith. Speaking to Qalby Studio, Moreira said his curiosity began with simple observations of his friend’s daily worship and Ramadan fasting. “I saw my friend praying every day and fasting in Ramadan. I started asking questions, then I tried it myself. After that, I became Muslim,” Moreira told Qalby Studio.

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.