Dhul-Hijjah 1441
№8 (11) (2020-08-15)

Dagestan Mufti Sheikh Ahmad-Afandi congratulates the believers of the country on the holy feast of Eid al-Adha - Kurban Bayram

Dagestan Mufti Sheikh Ahmad-Afandi congratulates the believers of the country on the holy feast of Eid al-Adha - Kurban Bayram

The spiritual meaning of sacrifice

The spiritual meaning of sacrifice

Sincerity of Faith

Sincerity of Faith

Advice for the young from an old man’s diary

Advice for the young from an old man’s diary

Wise sayings and general rules

Wise sayings and general rules

Adorning the Hajj: Mahmal and Kiswa. Part 1- The Pilgrimage Journey as Sacred Procession

While the religious rites of the Hajj connected with the Holy City of Mecca have not changed since the Prophet Muhammad e made his first and only...

History of hajj in Russia

The Soviet period of the history of the Russian State is marked, beginning with repression and ending with the collapse of mosques and their...

Virtues of the Righteous

Slavery has its own characteristic features: it is the rejection of all planning since in everything one should only see the predestination of Allah...

Trousers were not designed for women

Jeans have become an integral part of a woman’s wardrobe in the 21st century. Today we see how Muslim women may wear a headscarf and trousers at the...

The purpose of a woman’s life

As a psychologist I often have to listen to women’s complaints, including the following: “my husband communicates with others”, “my husband wants to...

Increase in head volume under the scarf

Is it permissible to collect hair under a scarf so as to increase the volume of the head? Imam al Nawawi, in his comments on Sahih Muslim, writes,...

Secrets of Hajj (Pilgrimage)

The journey of pilgrimage is an easy way to acquire Allah’s satisfaction as the pilgrim is considered to be a guest in the house of Allah. Hajj is...

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The “Someday” Syndrome: “I will Start on Monday”

Do you often catch yourself thinking, “Once I finish my tasks, I will finally do what I have been dreaming of”? Do you postpone meetings with friends, hobbies, travels and even simple joys until “better times”? If so, you are not alone. In the modern world, many people live...


Al-Karaji’s Method of Calculation

Abu Bakr al-Karaji, a prominent Persian scholar, is one of the founders of algebra.   The full name of this 10th-century mathematician was Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn al-Husayn but he became famous under the name al-Karaji, as he hailed from the city of Karaj in present-day northern...


Eight Interesting Facts About the Prophet’s ﷺ Mosque

When the Hajj season approaches, millions of pilgrims from around the world will visit the holy sites of Mecca and Medina. The hearts of all Muslims arriving in radiant Medina are drawn to the Prophet’s ﷺ Mosque. Let us share some facts about this mosque that are little known to the general...


The Digital Trap

Why do we keep using social media despite knowing the harm it causes?     The creators of the digital environment themselves recognise its destructive potential. However, since their business model relies on constant user engagement, they present the public with an image of a useful,...


Great Muslim Discoveries

We often view the Western world as the primary source of scientific progress, recalling great scientists such as Aristotle, da Vinci and Einstein. However, it is worth noting that scientific achievements are not limited to Western culture alone. Beginning in the 9th century AD, Muslim scholars from...