Muharram 1445
№8. (2023-08-01)

REMEMBERING SHEIKH ABDULHAMID AFANDI

Islam in Russia has a rich history, which can be traced back to the reign of Umar, the second righteous Caliph in the 7th century Hijri. Since then...

VIRTUES OF THE RIGHTEOUS

  CHAPTER 37   POSITIVE OPINION ABOUT ALMIGHTY ALLAH   Know, Muslims, that a positive opinion of Almighty Allah is a fundamental...

The tariqah is a great Wisdom

  Some people create conflict and consider as enemies those who do not enter into Tariqah. How can you blame them? It is better to do shukr and...

How to reconcile after quarrel with a friend?

In the previous issue of our newspaper we wrote how to properly, and as painlessly as possible, end a relationship with a friend if you have nothing...

The hit of 2023: green colour

  When the whole world is plunged into darkness, it is very important to see bright colours, at least in the reflection of a mirror. Last...

What does the Koran say about water?

The storage of water inside the Earth  Scientists have explained that the amount of sweet water stored beneath the surface of the Earth is far...

2026-04-01 (Shawwal 1447) №4.


Slave, equal, guardian: who is she?

At all times, and especially in recent decades, Islam has been accused of allegedly infringing on women’s rights. The issue of “gender equality” has become one of the main complaints against the religion and the view that Islam unfairly distributes roles and responsibilities...


Healing Foods

Salt has a hot and dry substance. A hadith from Anas reports that the Prophet ﷺ said, “The master of seasonings is salt.” (Narrated by Ibn Majah). Ibn Umar reported that the Messenger of God ﷺ said, “Almighty Allah has sent down four blessings from heaven: iron, fire, water, and...


Dirham of the Caliph al-Mansur

My collection includes a silver Kufic dirham minted during the reign of the Caliph al-Mansur, who ruled from 136 to 158 AH (the Muslim calendar).   The coin was minted in 146 AH at the Kufa mint (now in Iraq) and weighs 2.88 grams. It was in Kufa that local calligraphers developed a unique...


How to start a family reading tradition: cozy evenings with books

It is a quiet evening outside. The room is warmly lit. A cup of fragrant tea is on the table, and in their hands, a book that is about to begin a new adventure.   The children sit close, holding their breath in anticipation of the story. This is not a scene from a movie, it could be your...


Modern diseases as a result of violating Divine precepts

It is well known that poor psychological health and chronic stress weaken the immune system, leading to the progression of chronic diseases, including cancer.   Moderation, peace of mind, personal hygiene and strong moral values: all these are unique guidelines that Islam offers to help...