Sha’ban 1444
№3. (2023-03-01)

THE GREAT SHAMIL, IMAM OF DAGESTAN AND CHECHNYA, SHEIKH OF THE NAQSHBANDI TARIQAH

The great commander Europeans monitored the Caucasus war campaigns. They were surprised at how it was possible that such a strong country with the...

VIRTUES OF THE RIGHTEOUS

CHAPTER 26   LOVE OF COURTESY Know, O Muslims, that one who has lived peaceably, has lived the life of a martyr (shahid). Because maintaining...

Girlfriend-foe: put an end to an outdated relationship

Friendship does not always have a lifetime expiry date. Accordingly, not each of us is destined to maintain relationships with friends for many...

Five reasons to drink cocoa

Cocoa is one of the oldest foods in the world and cocoa powder has been used for over 4,000 years.   With a history predating the Maya and going...

SECRETS OF THE SUN AND LUNAR ECLIPSES

  SECRETS OF THE SUN AND LUNAR ECLIPSES The miracles of the Prophet Muhammad’s (peace and blessings be upon him) sayings are not less...

2026-07-01 (Muharram 1448) №7.


Who Forced an Entry into the Pyramid?

What father would wish his son hard work? What father would not wish his son glory and honour? But glory and honour are impossible without daily hard work for the good of one’s people.   A father must carefully select from among his many sons the most God-fearing, the most talented in...


The Digital Whirlwind: How Not to Lose Oneself in the World of Social Media

It is hard to imagine the modern world without the internet, instant messaging apps and social media. A young person who does not use the internet or is not registered on social media is the exception rather than the rule. Such people, unfortunately, may even be considered out of touch.   I...


Let the Soul Grow

Science surprisingly confirms the wisdom revealed 1,500 years ago in the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. I was given another reason to reflect on this when reading an excerpt from a lecture by Carl Gustav Jung, the founder of analytical psychology.   The psychologist asks a question that...


Calling for Truth: The Prophet’s Messages to Rulers

The Prophet’s ﷺ Message to the Ruler of Damascus The Messenger of God ﷺ wrote the following letter to the Governor of Damascus, al-Harith: “In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful! From Muhammad ﷺ, the Messenger of God, to al-Harith bin Abu Shimr. Peace be upon...


Dialogue or Argument in the Family

Dialogue and argument are similar in meaning. Both involve an exchange of opinions on a specific topic.   However, dialogue is conducted politely, with careful listening and an exchange of knowledge, allowing each person to learn something new. An unworthy argument, however, is more like a...