Maisah is a Muslimah and journalist for The Islamic Information based in Indonesia. Studying Law at Maritime University of Raja Ali Haji. She believes in the power of words and hopes that her articles will positively impact all of her readers.
Saudi Arabia’s national flag, which bears the Shahada, was held aloft rather than laid on the pitch during Tuesday’s World Cup ceremony — a quiet but deliberate accommodation by FIFA.
Pilgrims booked to travel to Jeddah and Madinah from Kuwait face cancellations and uncertainty as airlines halt all operations through at least June 4, 2026.
The Kiswa covering the Holy Kaaba is crafted over months at a dedicated complex in Makkah, using gold thread, black silk, and Quranic verse embroidery.
On May 27, 2026, at 12:18 PM Makkah time, the sun will sit exactly above the Kaaba, casting no shadow and giving perfect Qibla alignment on a rare Eid al-Adha.