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...

2026-06-01 (Dhul-Hijjah 1447) №6.


Why Black? The Mystery of the Kaaba’s Covering

The Kaaba is the focus of all Muslims worldwide during prayer. Every year, millions of pilgrims flock to it to perform the Hajj rites. This cubic structure is the most revered house on earth. Today, the Kaaba is covered with the Kiswah – a black cloth embroidered with verses of the Quran in...


Who is the Submitted One?

“Have you ever considered that the word ‘Muslim’ means ‘one who has submitted to Allah ﷻ’?” asks the Mufti of Dagestan, Sheikh Ahmad Afandi, in his article “When Faith Demands Sincerity.”   “A Muslim is someone who has taken upon himself...


Heal your nerves... with flowers

Gardening is not just a fun hobby, it is also an effective way to improve your mental health, especially for women.   Research shows that gardening and horticulture can significantly reduce anxiety, depression and stress. Scientists have found that gardening can be even more effective than...


The Shadow in the Mirror. How Social Media Teaches Us to Envy

Imagine that you are scrolling through the feed of your social network. There is an acquaintance posing against a Turkish seaside backdrop, a colleague boasting about a promotion, and an old classmate who just bought an apartment. You put your phone down, but a quiet unease has already settled...


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...