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Girlfriend-foe: put an end to an outdated relationship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...

2026-06-01 (Dhul-Hijjah 1447) №6.


Annual Pilgrimage

Every year believers around the world undertake the Hajj (pilgrimage) to visit the highly revered Kaaba (the holiest site in Islam) and perform various prescribed rituals.   A hadith of the Prophet ﷺ states: “O people, Allah has made Hajj obligatory upon you, so perform it. Whoever...


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...


Fatigue: The Main Enemy of Family Happiness

We all know that a harmonious relationship between husband and wife is not just a happy accident. Behind those intimate conversations, sweet smiles and warm family evenings lies the hard work of both husband and wife. It is their ability to forgive, empathise and inspire each other.   Yes,...


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...


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...