The Muslims Still Standing: Every Muslim Player Left at This World Cup

The Atlas Lions are home, the group chat has moved through all five stages of grief, and four teams remain: France, Spain, England, and Argentina. Not exactly the ummah’s dream bracket. But look...

Morocco’s Out. Who Are We Rooting For Now?

Morocco fell 2–0 to France today, and the ummah’s team at this World Cup is going home. Of all the teams that could have ended it — it had to be France . The universe has jokes, and none of them...

How Sport Revealed the Beauty of Islam

Sport has always had a way of bringing people together. For a few hours, differences fade into the background as millions of people share the same emotions, whether it’s celebrating a last minut...

Hossam Hassan’s Palestine Tribute After Egypt’s World Cup Exit

Let’s be honest – we’re still not okay after that Argentina game. 2-0 up with 11 minutes left. ELEVEN. Then Romero, Messi, and a stoppage-time Enzo Fernández dagger, and just like that, Egypt’s...

How Community Third Spaces Are Keeping Somali Culture Alive in Britain

As Somali Independence Day approaches on July 1st , Somali communities across the UK will come together to celebrate a shared history, culture and identity . For some, the day will be marked with fami...

What Djed Spence’s Debut in the World Cup Represents for British Muslims

When Djed Spence was named to represent England in FIFA World Cup 2026 , it was more than just another international debut. For many fans, it was a football story: a talented player earning his place...

Ramadan beyond fasting

It is day 1 of Ramadan, everybody has fresh spirits, renewed spiritual focus, some of us with a very serious and long list of duas, and some of us with strong hopes for the month to fix all our proble...