We follow four young Moroccans as they hitchhike or "autostop" across their homeland.
In the last few years, the number of Muslims visiting Jerusalem and...
With its stunning coral beaches and a history and culture that combines Swahili, Arab, Indian and European influences, Unguja, better known as Zanzibar, is a fascinating place to visit- and since its almost entirely Muslim,...
Mohammed Khan on visiting Imam Jazuli and the 7 Saints of Marrakesh...
With Ertuğrul-fever (still) running high, Humza Sheikh shows us how to visit the...
Shafquat Arefeen provides a 5-7 day guide to Beijing for Muslim travellers. As China’s capital city, and its political centre for almost 800 years, Beijing is a fusion of a rich...
With Hajj just around the corner, I compiled a list of things...
The Seyahetname of Evliya Çelebi is a multivolume travel account of a...
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.
The duo behind Blue Cairo share their essential map for exploring Islamic...
Upon entering the maqam of Sunan Gunung Jati in Cirebon, one dives...
Zara Choudhary on 7 places to visit in Fes, especially as a Muslim traveller. At more than a thousand years old, Fes is often considered the spiritual heartland of Morocco. The...
London. The name itself conjures up images of red buses, black cabs...
According to a 1925 guidebook, Lisbon is “a fair vision in a dream,...
Traveller’s dua (supplication) asking Allah for goodness, ease and safety on their journey, and protection for their homes and loved ones in their absence. اللهُ أكبَر ، اللهُ أكبَر ،...
Heraa Hashmi on road-tripping through Morocco It began as a casual notion,...
The Muslim Traveller’s Guide to Japan. For Muslims visiting Japan, and those interested...
People often ask what there is to do in Dubai aside from eat and shop. Having spent some time living there, I decided to compile my own list, based on some of my own favourite places to go and things to do. If malls are not really your thing, and you're not into desert 'excursions' that confuse Arab traditions with Bollywood (yes, this really happens), check out the list below for ideas that won't break the bank, don't require hotel tour guides, and have a little more substance than the usual tourist spots.
Visiting Lapland to see the Northern Lights: What you need to know...
This post deals with one of the questions we get asked most often: ...
For the first time in many years Karachi is in a good position to say Khush Amdeed – Welcome! So if you’re planning a visit to my home city, or are looking for...
Listen to the audio version of this article: Podcast Ep 31 KHAYAL...
The Prophet ﷺ once sent forth a man to meet with an...
Muslims are increasingly adhering to plant-based diets for a variety of reasons inclusive of health benefits, environmental preservation, and concern for animal welfare. But vegan or not, all Muslims share...