2026-04-01 (Shawwal 1447) №4.
From resentment to forgiveness and patience
Life is full of injustice, grievances and trials. The common human reaction is anger, rancor, revenge or despondency. Islam offers a different, higher strategy, based on the concepts of sabr (patience) and ‘afw (forgiveness).
Patience in Islam is...
It is well known that poor psychological health and chronic stress weaken the immune system, leading to the progression of chronic diseases, including cancer.
Moderation, peace of mind, personal hygiene and strong moral values: all these are unique guidelines that Islam offers to help...
It is a quiet evening outside. The room is warmly lit. A cup of fragrant tea is on the table, and in their hands, a book that is about to begin a new adventure.
The children sit close, holding their breath in anticipation of the story.
This is not a scene from a movie, it could be your...
Gratitude is an important spiritual quality, expressing acknowledgement to the Almighty Creator for all the blessings He has bestowed.
It manifests itself in the heart, words and deeds. It is one of the highest manifestations of faith and an essential part of worship.
The Almighty Lord...
My collection includes a silver Kufic dirham minted during the reign of the Caliph al-Mansur, who ruled from 136 to 158 AH (the Muslim calendar).
The coin was minted in 146 AH at the Kufa mint (now in Iraq) and weighs 2.88 grams.
It was in Kufa that local calligraphers developed a unique...
