Zeyba Rahman

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Joan Baez and Bob Dylan at March on Washington, this month 1963:

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@islamoyankee: we are all interconnected through cross-pollinating thought as this piece featured in the @paris_critical illustrates. The renowned Sufi Jalaladdin Rumi (1207-1273)[1] forges a connection between Sufism and Ancient Greek philosophy.

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@BaytAlFann @BaytAlFann thank you for lifting up Omar’s story. The @PulitzerPrizes awarded the #PulitzerPrize to the opera about him in 2023: https://t.co/eIg0Rim422

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In 1807, Omar ibn Said, a Muslim scholar, was stolen from Senegal & sold into slavery in America. He left behind an autobiography written in Arabic.

To mark the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its Abolition, a thread on the remarkable story of Omar…

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@BaytAlFann Stunning @BaytAlFann!

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The incredibly unique contemporary Bab Al-Salam Mosque in Oman is nothing like you’ve ever seen before!

Designed in the form of a circular disc, borrowing from the moon, the windows in the shape of its crescents & its glass ball pendant symbolises the vault of heaven

A thread…

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Looking forward to learning more @BaytAlFann!

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@NaokiQYamamoto The Aromatic Legacy: Coffee & Muslim Culture
Thursday 30 July, 5:00 - 6:00pm BST
With Bayt Al Fann

Discover more & book tickets:
https://t.co/522zTkBfm6

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Ever wondered who paved the way for the age of algorithms?

It was a 9th-century Muslim genius, mathematician, geographer & astronomer, Abu Abdallah Muhammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi - also known as the Father of Algebra

A thread on the incredible Muhammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi…

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Turkey is a treasure trove of architectural wonders, natural beauty & ancient history. The country is at the point where Europe & Asia collide - it is this transcontinental culture-clash that enriches Turkey’s heritage.

A thread on Turkey’s beautiful cities & villages...

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A colourful mosque in the prettiest colourful village in Indonesia…

Jummah Mubarak

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‘The beauty of life lies in the journey, not in the destination.’

Ferdowsi

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Tonight could be Laylat-al-Qadr - one of the holiest nights in the Islamic calendar, when Angel Jibril revealed the Qur'an’s first verses to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The first word of the Qur’an revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was ‘Iqra’ which means ‘Read’

A thread on Laylat-al-Qadr

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Chefchaouen شفشاون, is a city in northwest Morocco. It is renowned for its buildings in shades of blue, for which it is nicknamed the "Blue City.”

Chefchaouen is a cat city. Cats can be found everywhere - from markets to restaurants #Caturday

A thread on cats in Chefchaouen…

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Ramzan/Ramadan Mubarak!

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The sighting of the Moon signifies the start & the end of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims across the world will soon begin scanning the night sky for the first glimpse of a crescent moon, heralding the start of Ramadan.

A thread on Ramadan & the Moon…

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The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, also known as the Pink Mosque, is a stunning architectural masterpiece located in Shiraz, Iran.

Completed in 1888, the mosque is renowned for its intricate stained glass windows & patterned tiles.

A thread on the most colourful Mosque in the world…

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The Taj Mahal, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World is in Agra, India. A symbol of love, it was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, as well as his own tomb too.

A thread on the artistry of the Taj Mahal…

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Did you know?

The brightest star in our sky is called Sirius & is mentioned in the Qur’an by name in the chapter "The Star".

A thread on stars & the of art of astronomy in Islamic history…

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The MPAC Hollywood Bureau is proud to announce The Muslim House™ at the Sundance Film Festival on 01/21/24, thanks to the generous grant support of the Doris Duke Foundation.

RSVP here: https://t.co/6L7zOyRm6S

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Did you know that in Arabic, there are 12 levels of friendship?

For every level of friendship, there is an Arabic word to describe it. From Sadeeq to Khaleel, it is rare to find all 12 levels of friendship in one person.

A thread on the 12 levels of friendship in Arabic…

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Explore more new insights from ISPU’s new report on experiences of Native American and Indigenous Muslims by viewing the full report: https://t.co/IMU6nivMFo.