Islamic Lifestyle

In Islamic tradition, preparing the shroud (Al Kafan) is both a spiritual and practical act. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught the importance of burying the deceased in simplicity, dignity, and purity, using a clean white cloth.Owning your own kafan, or preparing one for your loved ones, is a way to remember the reality of death (dhikr al-mawt) and to ensure the burial rites are carried out in full compliance with the Sunnah.

Honoring Islamic funeral rites is a sacred duty for every Muslim. At Maktaba Ahloulhadith, we are proud to offer Safwa Al Kafan complete Muslim funeral kits, recognized worldwide for their quality, compliance with the Sunnah, and artisanal manufacturing in Egypt.

For many Muslim women, staying active while wearing the hijab can be a real challenge. Between heat, discomfort, and lack of stability, some may hesitate to engage in physical activity or maintain an active daily routine. Yet, moving your body, taking care of your health, and staying fit are essential for both physical and mental well-being. Today, choosing the right hijab can make a real...

Crowdfunding has transformed the way people bring ideas to life, allowing individuals, charities, entrepreneurs, and organizations to raise funds directly from supporters around the world. While platforms like Kickstarter, GoFundMe, and Indiegogo are widely recognized, LaunchGood has carved out a unique position as the world's leading crowdfunding platform dedicated to projects that create a positive impact within the global Muslim community.

For many Muslim families, choosing where to live is about much more than finding a job or an affordable home. It is about building a future in a place where faith, family life, education and career opportunities can thrive together. Over the past decades, the United Kingdom has become one of the most attractive destinations in Europe for Muslim families, offering well-established communities, thousands of mosques, high-quality Islamic schools and a rapidly growing halal economy. Whether you...

Birmingham holds a special place in Muslim life in the United Kingdom. As one of England’s largest cities, it is home to a large, long-established and remarkably diverse Muslim community. For anyone researching where to live in the UK as a Muslim, or for families looking for a city where mosques, halal food and Islamic education are easily accessible, Birmingham naturally deserves serious consideration. Unlike destinations where Muslim life is centred around only a handful of mosques or...

Chicago is one of the most iconic cities in the United States, known for its impressive skyline, thriving economy, world-class universities, and rich cultural diversity. Beyond its famous landmarks and vibrant neighborhoods, the city is also home to one of the largest and most established Muslim communities in America. For decades, Muslims from many different backgrounds have contributed to Chicago's economic, educational, and cultural life. Today, the city and its surrounding metropolitan...

After exploring Birmingham’s Muslim community, mosques, Muslim neighbourhoods, Islamic schools and halal lifestyle in our first guide, it is time to look at a much more practical question: Is Birmingham actually a good city for a Muslim family to move to, settle down and raise children? Choosing a city is not simply about counting mosques or finding halal restaurants. For a family seriously considering moving to Birmingham, other factors can be just as important: housing, rent, schools,...

London is one of the most important cities in Europe for Muslim life. International, multicultural and home to communities with roots across South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and beyond, the British capital offers Muslim families an environment where mosques, halal food, Islamic education, Muslim businesses and community services are part of everyday life in many neighbourhoods. According to the 2021 Census, around 1.32 million London residents identified as Muslim, representing...