Rabiul-Ahir 1443
№12 (27) (2021-12-01)

The Lost Minaret of Tatartup: Religious Devotion and Coexistence in the Northern Caucasus

In the early summer of 1869, the English mountaineer Frederick William Freshfield, sailed from Trebizond on the north-east Turkish coast to the port...

Islam in the Russian army

The legal status of Muslims in the Russian Imperial Army in the 17th-19th centuries - the example of Bashkirs. In the 16th century Russia was...

The increase in harm to people - a sign of the approach of the end of the world

The Prophet said that one of the signs of that the end of the world is approaching is an escalation in evil and spread of violence amongst people....

Never say these words to a loved one

Every human being has his own flaws. That is why from time to time we have quarrels and small clashes. Even between spouses. And that is the...

The keeper of happiness

Woman has a great mission on the Earth that can hardly be overestimated. This is obvious, because God the Almighty has entrusted the beautiful halves...

Wash your hands

The British medical journal published research confirming that washing hands is much better than any other cure. What does the Quran say? Let us...

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Social Media and Children

Social media have opened up for us countless opportunities for engaging with diverse communities and cultures.   This has led to a number of positive consequences, including intellectual and cultural openness, broadening horizons and stimulating scientific research. Furthermore, social...


The German Kaiser on Salahuddin: A Knight Without Fear or Reproach

On Mount Zollernberg, 50 kilometres from Stuttgart, rises the enormous castle of the Hohenzollerns, a dynasty that once ruled Germany for many years. One of the most famous representatives of this family, Emperor Wilhelm II, once visited the tomb of the famous Salahuddin al-Ayubi in...


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...


The 11th-Century Nizamiyya Madrasah in Dagestan

Find yourself in the high mountains of the Dagestani village of Tsakhur and you will literally touch history. Just reach out and touch the walls of the first university-type madrasa in the North Caucasus, which is located here.   Almost 950 years ago, in 1075, a madrasa was opened in...


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...