Category: People & Places
Read articles about Muslim personalities and places of significance to the Muslim community.
5 Mosque projects Bawumia commissioned as Vice President
Since becoming the vice president of Ghana, Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia has embarked on philanthropic projects that seek to transform the lives of Ghanaian beneficiaries. Among these projects are the
Read MorePolitics of Religion: Unraveling how Muslims shaped Ghana’s political history
Embedded within Ghana’s rich mosaic of cultures and histories lies a compelling narrative of how Muslims have shaped the nation’s political trajectory. As Ghana transitioned from pre-colonial kingdoms through colonial
Read MoreGeographic distribution of Ghana’s Muslim population
The Muslim population of Ghana is estimated to be about 6,108,530, according to the 2021 Population and Housing Census Data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). This makes up
Read MoreMuslims in Ghana whose death shocked Ghanaians in 2023
From Allah we came, and to him we shall return. In honour of the memory of our Muslim brothers and sisters who returned to Allah during the year 2023, we
Read More11 Ghanaian misconceptions about Islam and Muslims
some Ghanaian Muslims tend to suffer from misconceptions about their own faith due to lack of education about the religion.
Read MoreHajj: the sacred pilgrimage
Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is a mandatory religious duty and considered a sacred journey for Muslims that must be carried out at least
Read MoreJamila Dawud: the muslim scholar who studied english without going to school
Without secular education at the basic level, it is almost a certainty that one could not take full advantage of opportunities that acquiring a school certificate brings in terms of good job opportunities, and a good social life.
Read More20 common Muslim names that Ghanaians have corrupted
It is not an uncommon ritual for expectant young Muslim couples to surf the internet, scramble the passages of the Quran to get a soothing name, or name children after influential personalities that parents want to honour.
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