Rabi-ul-Awwal 1443
№11 (26 ) (2021-11-01)

The Prophet’s smile

Prophet Muhammad smiled, often and with real joy. In fact he smiled so regularly that his smile and kind demeanor are mentioned time and time again...

Predestination belongs only to Allah

Know that all matters are only within the power of Allah Almighty and that all people are merely bodies and images, which He moves about as He wants....

Ten reasons to wear a hijab

Several years ago I discovered the hijab, and, by the grace of the Almighty, today I wear this garment with joy and pride. In this article I would...

May I refuse to marry a righteous Muslim if I do not like his appearance?

Let us share some tips for those who is thinking over starting a family. First of all, remember that appearance also matters but this is not the most...

Why are the wives of the Prophet Muhammad called “mothers of the faithful”?

Like any other person, the Prophet Muhammad was married and had children, and, like all other people, he tasted death when it came. His wives...

Secrets of the Prophetic Biography

When the Prophet Muhammad entered Mecca the disbelievers were afraid but he did not even think to take revenge because they had harmed and fought...

Perfume - sunna of the Prophet Muhammad

A good smell is naturally better than a bad one. In fact, it traverses nature to the realm of the spirit and fills it with strength and power. The...

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Discoverer of Microbes: Muhammad ibn Hamza Akshemeddin

In the modern world, it is generally accepted that great scientific discoveries belong to Western scientists. However, few know or remember the successes of traditional Muslim research and achievements.   The discovery of microbes is attributed to the Islamic scholar Muhammad Shams al-Din...


If one man is no man, then who is?

Proverbs and sayings are a treasure trove of folk wisdom but sometimes their true meaning is lost over the centuries. The familiar expression “One man, no man” is precisely such a case. I think many will be surprised to learn that this proverb has an important continuation, which...


Mountains in the Koran and their Geological Significance

Mountains are among the most majestic and impressive natural forms, captivating humanity for centuries. However, the Koran places particular emphasis not only on their beauty but also on their geological role. One ayah states (the meaning of the commentary): “And We have placed mountains on...


Ismail’s Dirham of the Samanid Dynasty

Saman, a native of the city of Balkh, is considered the founder of the Samanid dynasty.   He converted to Islam and enjoyed the patronage of the governor of Khorasan. His grandsons Nuh, Ahmad, Yahya and Ilyas served the caliph himself and by his order, the governor of Khorasan appointed them...


Fire, Ash, Faith: A Tatar Ark in the Land of the Rising Sun

This story begins with silence. With that special, ringing, dense silence that descends only after the final explosions have died down, entire neighborhoods have burned to the ground, and the wind has begun to lazily blow ash flakes across the scorched earth, like black, mournful...