The Arab world The Arab world spans two continents and stretches for five thousand miles from East to West. Nineteen* countries make up this region of more than 350 million people, more than… What is Laylat al-Qadr? Laylat al-Qadr means ‘night of power’. It is a very special time for Muslims as it specifically commemorates the giving of the first verses of the Qur’an to Muhammad, whom… What’s the difference between Sunni and Shia? The separation of Muslims into Sunni and Shia dates back to the death of Muhammad in AD 632. Shias believe that Ali, who was Muhammad’s cousin and son-in-law, should have… The basics of Islam Islam is a religion practiced by more than 1.5 billion people worldwide, so it’s important to know some basic facts. Here are a selection… The word Islam means submission. Islam…