Islamic Reminders

After Gessime Yassine scored his first World Cup goal for Morocco, his teammate Noussair Mazraoui advised him to go home, perform two rakats give thanks to Allāh.

And remember when Lūt rebuked the men of his people: “You certainly commit a shameful deed that no man has ever done before you. Do you really lust after other men, abuse the travellers, and practice immorality openly in your gatherings?” His people’s only response was to say mockingly: “Bring Allāh’s punishment upon us, if what you say is true.” Lūt prayed, “My Lord! Help me against the people of corruption.” [Sūrah al-ʿAnkabūt, Verse 28-30]

Narrated by Abū Hurayrah رضي الله عنه: The Prophet ﷺ said, “No prayer is heavier upon the hypocrites than the Fajr and the ʿIshā' prayers and if they knew what is in them in reward, they would have attended them, even if it was by crawling…” [Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 657]

Muslim police officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, 34, was killed in the line of duty while responding to a shooting at a Jewish neighbourhood in Montreal. He had served with the SPVM since 2021 and was among the officers who responded to reports of an armed suspect. Another officer was seriously wounded and is now in stable condition. His death is the first line-of-duty death of a Montreal police officer in 24 years. Regardless of religion or background, Islam teaches justice and condemns the unlawful taking of innocent life. We ask Allāh to grant patience and strength to his family, loved ones, and all those affected by this tragedy.

Mohamed Salah earned the Man of the Match award in Egypt's World Cup win against New Zealand. The trophy awarded to him did not include any branding from a beer company who have been sponsoring the Man of the Match awards for the tournament.

Mohamed Salah earned the Man of the Match award in Egypt's World Cup win against New Zealand. The trophy awarded to him did not include any branding from a beer company who have been sponsoring the Man of the Match awards for the tournament.

Actor Giancarlo Esposito, who was well known for starring in Breaking Bad explains how he reverted to Islam.

Lamine Yamal performs sujūd after scoring his first World Cup goal.

Hollywood actor Giancarlo Esposito, who was well known for playing the role of Gus Fring in Breaking Bad, has reportedly embraced Islam whilst filming a project in Saudi Arabia. Turki Alalshikh, a government official in Saudi Arabia, who is the chairman of the General Entertainment Authority posted on X: “Giancarlo Esposito, the movie and Breaking Bad star, recites the Shahada and joins the crew for prayer yesterday at the mosque after feeling at ease dealing with Muslims during filming in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia… Praise be to Allāh”.

All praise is for Allāh, Ar-Raḥmān, Ar-Raḥīm, Al-Ghafūr, Al-Karīm, and Ar-Razzāq. We praise You for every blessing You have bestowed upon us, both seen and unseen. There is none worthy of worship except You, and to You alone we turn in hope and repentance. O Allāh, send Your peace and blessings upon Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ. O Allāh, as You made the month of Muḥarram a blessed month and saved Your Prophet Mūsā عليه السلام from Firʿawn and his army, save us from our sins, our hardships, and everything that distances us from You. Just as You made a way through the sea when there seemed to be no way, make a way for us through every difficulty and grant us relief from every burden. Our Lord, we repeat the beautiful supplication of Mūsā عليه السلام: "My Lord, indeed I am, for whatever good You would send down to me, in desperate need." O Allāh, send down upon us Your goodness. Bless us with lawful and abundant wealth, place barakah in our earnings, and make our provision a means of drawing closer to You rather than away from You. O Allāh, bless us with righteous spouses who will be the coolness of our eyes, fill our marriages with love, mercy, and tranquillity, and bless our families with faith, unity, good health, and steadfastness upon Your religion. O Allāh, You are Al-Ghaffār, At-Tawwāb, and Al-ʿAfūw. Forgive our sins, overlook our shortcomings, conceal our faults, accept our repentance, and purify our hearts. Do not let this blessed month pass except that You have forgiven us, had mercy upon us, and written us among Your righteous servants. Accept our prayers, our fasting, our charity, and every sincere act of worship. Answer our duʿāʾs, rectify our affairs, and grant us goodness in this life and the Hereafter. Indeed, You are As-Samīʿ, Al-Mujīb, and Al-Qadīr. Āmīn.

Minister of the occupation makes genocidal statements against Lebanon.

Abbosbek Fayzullaev made history becoming the first goal scorer for his nation at the World Cup.

Making history, Djed Spence becomes the first Muslim footballer to play for England at the World Cup.

Jordan's football team performed sujūd after scoring their first ever goal at the World Cup. Ali Olwan became Jordan's first World Cup goalscorer after netting a goal against Austria, despite a 3-1 defeat.

Egyptian football team recite Qurʾān together before their World Cup game against Belgium https://youtube.com/shorts/DH3xYtpA_7U

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia’s flag was kept off the ground during the World Cup pre-match ceremony out of respect for the Shahādah. Before Saudi Arabia's match against Uruguay, both the Saudi and Uruguayan flags were carried and kept raised above the pitch, while the flags of the other participating nations have been laid out on the ground as part of the pre-match ceremony.

O Allāh, in this sacred month of Muḥarram, just as You saved Mūsā عليه السلام and his people from oppression and tyranny, save our oppressed brothers and sisters wherever they may be. Ya Rabb, You are the Protector of the weak, the Helper of the broken, and the Answerer of the desperate. Grant relief, strength, and victory to the oppressed in Palestine, Sudan, Yemen, and every land where injustice prevails. O Allāh, allow us to reflect upon the lessons of Muḥarram: the courage of Mūsā عليه السلام in standing for truth, and the steadfastness of al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī رضي الله عنه, who stood firmly upon justice and principle despite immense hardship. Fill our hearts with sincerity, patience, and conviction. Do not let us remain silent in the face of oppression, nor waver when truth is challenged. Make us among those who support justice, aid the needy, and strive for Your pleasure alone. O Allāh, forgive our sins, accept our deeds, unite the hearts of the Muslims, and grant us a good end upon the Sunnah. Āmīn.

Today marks the 1st of Muḥarram, which means it is the beginning of the new Islamic year. The start of the Islamic calendar was set by ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb رضي الله عنه, who based the first year when the Prophet ﷺ migrated (made Hijrah) from Makkah to Madīnah. It is now 1448 years since the Prophet ﷺ's migration to Madīnah, however the date of the Hijrah is not linked with the 1st of Muḥarram. Al-Muḥarram [ٱلْمُحَرَّم] means forbidden, it is one of the months when fighting is forbidden. Narrated Abū Hurayrah رضي الله عنه: The Prophet ﷺ said, “The most excellent fast after Ramaḍān is Allāh's month, al-Muḥarram, and the most excellent prayer after what is prescribed is prayer during the night.” [Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1163a]