Dhul-Qa’dah 1441
№7 (10) (2020-07-15)

The IRD Batik motif “Pesona (Enchantment) COVID-19 Endorphin”: a reflection of the «Contemplation» Koranic mode of thinking, based on Sura Al-Baqarah, ayat 164

It is narrated that Usama bin Zaid was heard saying, “Allah's Messenger mentioned the plague and said, ‘It is a means of punishment with which some...

Backbiting: a favorite pastime

Backbiting is such a common evil that even if the whole world was destroyed and three persons luckily survived, two would move to one side and...

Virtues of the Righteous

Love for the worldly and worship are incompatible Imam Abul Hassan ash Shazali said, “The servant of Allah will not be able to approach closer to...

Flowers of Devotion: Women who Cook – Gift to Mankind

In recent years one of the most popular cooks in Britain has been 32 year old Nadiya Jamir Hussain, whose culinary skills and engaging personality...

Mountains in the light of the Holy Koran

God says, “Have We not made the earth a receptacle for the living and the dead? And have placed therein fi rm and tall mountains and have given you...

2026-06-01 (Dhul-Hijjah 1447) №6.


A Coin of a Caliph Dawud

Once, the owner of an ancient Muslim coin, knowing that I am an expert on Kufic dirhams, contacted me online, asking me to tell him what kind of coin it was, where and who minted it.     According to that person, the coin was found with a metal detector on the banks of the Oka River...


Fatigue: The Main Enemy of Family Happiness

We all know that a harmonious relationship between husband and wife is not just a happy accident. Behind those intimate conversations, sweet smiles and warm family evenings lies the hard work of both husband and wife. It is their ability to forgive, empathise and inspire each other.   Yes,...


To separate silently

To part in silence – the decision made by more and more modern people seeking to avoid discomfort and unpleasant emotions in family relationships. This implies that the other person will understand everything without words. However, it often turns out that talking could have saved the...


Annual Pilgrimage

Every year believers around the world undertake the Hajj (pilgrimage) to visit the highly revered Kaaba (the holiest site in Islam) and perform various prescribed rituals.   A hadith of the Prophet ﷺ states: “O people, Allah has made Hajj obligatory upon you, so perform it. Whoever...


What to Give a Man: Holiday Ideas

Choosing a gift for a man is not an easy task. While a woman might be delighted with flowers or a box of chocolates, not every woman can immediately think of what to give a man.   We wish the gift to be not only pleasant but also meaningful. If you are tired of racking your brains over what...