Ibn Battuta: Celebrated Traveler Ibn Battuta, a celebrated traveler, was born in Tangier, Morocco. He lived from 1304 to 1368/1369 and is renowned for his travelogue, Rihla, which simply means Travels. It recounts his many journeys throughout the Muslim world as well as far-flung regions like Russia, China and Constantinople. [...]
Why Hajj is a Sacred Journey: Exploring the Pilgrimage in Islam | Watch Now! 877-Why-Islam presents a brief talk given by Mubinul Kathrada at an interfaith luncheon hosted by Zubaida Foundation. Hajj, or the Pilgrimage, is the last among those acts of Worship, [...]
One of the most striking aspects of Islam's most sacred ritual, the Hajj pilgrimage, is its overwhelming focus on the figure of Abraham (Ibrahim in Arabic). This emphasis on Abraham, rather than on the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, himself, offers a compelling argument for the Prophet Muhammad's, [...]
