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A few months ago, I went through one of the biggest trials in my life. People say this a lot, but it really felt like...

As part of our Islamophobia Awareness Month Campaign we wanted to raise awareness of what is happening to Uighur Muslims in China. Who are the...

Yes, that’s right – I’ve just made quite a bold statement that there is a science to the perfect cup of chai, bear with me....

وَلْتَكُن مِّنكُمْ أُمَّةٌ يَدْعُونَ إِلَى الْخَيْرِ وَيَأْمُرُونَ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَيَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ الْمُنكَرِ وَأُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الْمُفْلِحُون And let there be [arising] from you a nation inviting to...

West Africa, often an overlooked part of the Muslim world, is a place with a rich, and lengthy Islamic history. Islam first appeared here during...

Another remarkable woman with great significance in early Islam is Sumayyyah bint Khayyat. She played an important role in early Islam by exhibiting strength in...

The early history of Islam is marked by many remarkable black individuals who played an important role in the life of the Prophet SAW and...

If you’re familiar with eating out and experimenting then you’ll know that the price of food doesn’t always dictate it’s quality nor does it guarantee...

Starting university can be a daunting experience. For many it’s their first time living away from home, taking care of their own finances, and being...

From our own experience, we know moving away from home for the first time to an unfamiliar city can be intimidating, especially as a Muslim...

From the eager freshers to the returning students, we warmly welcome you this September of 2020 to the University, ISoc, and most importantly, to our...

As part of our Mind Your Mind Mental Health Campaign we will be submitting stories that you send in to us about your experiences with...

As part of our Mind Your Mind Mental Health Campaign we will be submitting stories that you send in to us about your experiences with...

As part of our Mind Your Mind Mental Health Campaign we will be submitting stories that you send in to us about your experiences with...

As part of our 'Mind Your Mind' Mental Health Campaign we asked you to share your stories. Our aim is to create a space to...

Malcom X is such a well-known figure across the world, but how much do we really know about his life? “I’ve had enough of someone...

Most of us often find ourselves praying between the masjid, university prayers rooms or in our homes but on occasion, when we can't find anywhere...

If you’ve ever wanted to delve into the Seerah of the Prophet but didn’t know where to start, this book is for you! Title: Muhammad...

Every time we turn on the news, scroll down our Facebook feeds or listen to the radio it seems as though all we hear about...

This week we got the opportunity to interview Sherrie, an MA Translation and Interpreting Studies student from Malpas, who reverted to Islam. The interview was wonderfully insightful...

This week, we sat down with committee members from Manchester ISoc to hear what they had to say about their recent trip to Lebanon with...

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu! Manchester ISoc would like to present Al-Kitab Club. We can often feel overwhelmed by all of the things we wish...

The Qur’an. 6236 ayahs. Each one perfectly beautiful in its own way. Each one full of answers, lessons and guidance. We wanted to hear from...

  Assalamualaikum! It's fair to say that some long overdue blog posts are in order! After dusting off the cobwebs and eagerly scribbling away at...

Ramadan has taken me by storm. Just yesterday the month was dawning upon me, yet I find myself, today, already having reached the last 10...

“Ramadan will be starting on Saturday” “I’m sorry, don’t you mean Sunday?” “Brothers, we will be fasting on Monday!” Ramadan, the blessed 9th month of...

It’s important to surround ourselves with positivity, but we must also realise that we can’t completely isolate ourselves from negative energy. Ignorance, difficulty and injustice...

When I reflect on the past few months, I notice something. If you’d have asked me last year where I expected to be heading, my...

  I’m a Muslim and I suffer from anxiety and depression. I used to feel so alone and isolated from my brothers and sisters. I’d see...

As-salamu-alaikum, wa-rahma-tullahi-wa-barakahtuhu,For the next couple of minutes, you will hear my story, It’s no Tarantino script and it’s not quite as gory, In fact, you...