How can you love Muhammad so much? How can you show such devotion? What do you see in this Arabian? Why does he stir your emotions? All we have heard is his harem of wives Included the little girl Aisha We hear of his call for Islamic jihad And his Quran so hard to decipher. […]

Sinan’s voice whispers as you cross the threshold: “Friend, how could you know beauty’s architecture, when your life is a cardboard box of wallpaper dreams?” “Is this really your heart’s residence?” “Stop constructing cramped corners of your own cruel choice!” “Here, let me help you – Take off your shoes.” “Accept the gift of a […]

 Listen to this unusual rendition of Qad Kafani, by Imam al-Haddad, in Scottish style, sung by Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad’s Harmonia Alcorani. Support the Cambridge New Mosque by downloading fantastic Islamic songs from around the world here. Translation: My Lord’s knowledge has sufficed me from asking or choosing For my du’a and my agonising supplication […]

Seven nufus were on the loose One day from Ramadan They met in Sousse for some couscous Before the maghrib azaan. The first, a rioter, the sin-inciter, The crazy imp, Ammara. The second ilk, ridden with guilt, Reproachful soul, Lowwaama. The third, on fire, with love inspired The stirring one, Mulhama. The fourth, serene, like […]