JUMAD-UL-AWWAL 1445
№12. (2023-12-01)

MY FIRST USTAZ AND HOW I ENTERED THE TARIQAH

So, I became a murid. I had never seen the ustaz from Inkho by then. Only in winter, in January, when I came home on leave, did I decide to visit...

TREASURY OF BLESSED KNOWLEDGE

The precepts of the Sharia concern the creed affect the conviction of the heart about the true attributes (sifat) of Allah ﷻ and His Prophet ﷺ. The...

Seven Tips for a Beloved Daughter

Our calendar is filled with all types of holidays - from the whimsical birthday with popcorn to pompous dates “for comprehensive tolerance and...

These Four Questions Will Make Your Marriage Happy

The beginning of a relationship between a man and a woman is always an ocean of emotions and passions. But over time, the intensity of the sensation...

Koran and Sunnah on Prayer

Prayer and Faith Dr. Andrew Newburg, neurologist, asserts that believing that there is a Creator and God for this Universe is extremely necessary...

2026-04-01 (Shawwal 1447) №4.


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...


A Persian slave who loved the Koran

“There was no one among the Companions who knew the Koran better than Abu al-‘Aliya, followed by Said ibn Jubayr.” (Narrated by Abu Bakr ibn Dawud).   Rufai ibn Mihran, who bore the kunya (nickname) of Abu al-‘Aliya, was one of the most famous and distinguished...


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 express gratitude to the Almighty?

Gratitude is an important spiritual quality, expressing acknowledgement to the Almighty Creator for all the blessings He has bestowed. It manifests itself in the heart, words and deeds. It is one of the highest manifestations of faith and an essential part of worship.   The Almighty Lord...