Upon entering the maqam of Sunan Gunung Jati in Cirebon, one dives into a sensory deluge. Shrine keepers wave you...
The Prophet ﷺ once sent forth a man to meet with an Arab tribe. When the man eventually returned to...
Traveller’s dua (supplication) asking Allah for goodness, ease and safety on their journey, and protection for their homes and loved...
For the first time in many years Karachi is in a good position to say Khush Amdeed – Welcome! So if you’re planning...
The Seyahetname of Evliya Çelebi is a multivolume travel account of a larger-than-life Ottoman gentleman from 17th century Anatolia. Educated...
The duo behind Blue Cairo share their essential map for exploring Islamic Cairo Just south of where the Nile river...
Listen to the audio version of this article: Podcast Ep 31 KHAYAL DIARIES | Lessons From Life on the Road...
Heraa Hashmi on road-tripping through Morocco It began as a casual notion, amidst busy schedules and the occasional glance at...
At the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, in Spain's Andalusia province, sits the historic city of Granada. For almost 250 years, between 1238 and 1492, the city, then part of the Nasrid Kingdom, stood as the last remaining Muslim stronghold in the peninsula. Under the Nasrids, it became a hub for economic prosperity, cultural influence and intellectual development.
With Ertuğrul-fever (still) running high, Humza Sheikh shows us how to visit the tomb of Ertuğrul and the ‘fathers’ of the...
Shafquat Arefeen provides a 5-7 day guide to Beijing for Muslim travellers. As China’s capital city, and its political centre...
With Hajj just around the corner, I compiled a list of things useful for women to pack, based on my...