The Gifts of Winter - Shaykh Mustafa Abu Rayyan Allah ﷻ described the believers as being people who look into the signs of Allah and Allah’s creation. Among the signs of the existence of Allah ﷻ is the changing of the seasons, and the night and the day. Allah ﷻ...
This winter Afghanistan is facing what the Director of the World Food Programme has described as “the worst humanitarian crisis on earth.” 22 million people – more than half of the population – are facing acute food insecurity in the next three months Taskforce GLM (Green Lane Masjid’s humanitarian department)...
In this year’s Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM), Green Lane Masjid with the University of Birmingham and hosting partners Edgbaston Stadium, are launching a public event titled ‘Islamophobia and Racism’. The event will be held on the 11th of December at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium, hosted by Sajid Varda (Writer...
Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre (GLMCC) is shocked and saddened to hear of the brutal murder of Conservative MP, Sir David Amess. Sir David died while serving the community that he was so proud to represent. Our sincere condolences and sympathies go out to the family and all...
Every year millions of Muslims from around the globe travel to perform Hajj, the major ritual pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Hajj in one of the five pillars of Islam, and is obligatory for every Muslim to perform once in their lifetime if they have the financial means and physical...
The Story, the Benefits and the Rewards The blessed month of Muharram approaches, and within its days lies a momentous occasion known as Ashura. This day holds immense significance in the Islamic calendar, presenting a unique opportunity for believers to seek spiritual rewards through fasting. Allah's Salvation of Bani Israel and...
Prophet Ibraheem (peace be upon him), or Abraham is the common patriarch of the Abrahamic religions of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. He is a central figure in all three faiths for rejecting polytheism long before the rise of other monotheistic religions.In Genesis 22, “God tested Abraham. God said, “Take...
When the call to the Friday prayer calls, you rush towards the remembrance of Allah ﷻ and leave behind everything you were busy with prior to the Jummah prayer. “O you who believe, when the call for Salāh (prayer) is proclaimed on Friday, hasten for the remembrance of Allah, and...
How to Deal with Sins- Shaykh Mustafa Abu Rayyan When describing humanity Allah SWT mentions that humans are weak, and there are many verses that allude to this. The scholars explain that we are weak in many ways - among them is our inability to continuously obey Allah SWT; we...
Allah SWT says in the Quran that: Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah (Muhammad ﷺ) you have a good example to follow for him who hopes in (the Meeting with) Allah and the Last Day and remembers Allah much. (Quran 33:21) The Prophet ﷺ is the best example and role model...
