Rabi`ul-awwal 1441
№2 (2019-11-01)

Britain’s Earliest Mosques - Part 1

Something most unexpected was about to happen. As a local newspaper reported, “Hundreds of guests had gathered in the Great Hall, in the Empire...

A mosque. A prison. And a mosque again.

The first Islamic activists and descendants of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) started their charitable mission here. After...

Only for Allah

On the way, Satan met him in the form of an old man and asked him where he was going. He said he was going to cut a certain tree. Satan said, «You...

Virtues of Rabi`ul-awwal

The sacred 12th day of the month Rabi-ul-awwal is especially important for Muslims around the world, since on this day the one who led humanity from...

Nail dyeing and ablution

Sometimes while performing ablution and prayer in a mosque or in prayer rooms of markets or state institutions, we women accidentally notice certain...

Wonderful world

Your Body Cells will Bear Witness against You Scientists have managed to save data on bacterial DNA for thousands of years. Such techniques enable...

Prophetic medicine: talbina

Unfortunately, we still know less about the things the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) advised us to do and which are of great...

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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...


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...


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 Treasures of Our Hearts

In the hustle and bustle of our days, amidst the challenges of modern times, we sometimes sorely lack guidance, living examples of how to remain faithful, feminine and strong.   Allah, in His boundless mercy, has granted us such examples – the wives of the Prophet ﷺ. Their lives are...


Healthy Sleep Habits: How to Get Enough Sleep in Seven Hours

Healthy sleep is the key to well-being and the foundation for maintaining health and beauty. With stress and overwork unfortunately becoming the norm these days, many of us face problems with insomnia and poor sleep. Let us look at a few simple habits that will help us get 7 hours of sleep and...