Shawwal 1445
№5. (2024-05-01)

‘IT’S ARABIC’

TRAFALGAR Trafalgar is where Admiral Nelson won the most famous sea battle in British history, off Cape Trafalgar which sticks into the Atlantic...

The one who was brought up in the house of the Prophet ﷺ

“How can people, among whom is one like al-Hasan al-Basri, be misled?” Maslama ibn Abd al-Malik. The messenger brought the wife of the...

TREASURY OF BLESSED KNOWLEDGE

Is it necessary to perform the midday prayer additionally after the collective Friday prayer (salat ul-juma’a)?   In his last decision,...

Make friends quickly!

Having quarreled with a loved one, many of us become isolated and put off the process of reconciliation.   Unpleasant emotions weigh heavily...

How to cook a tastier porridge?

It would seem, who does not know how to cook porridge? But everything has its own peculiarities.   Buckwheat. If time permits, add water to...

Five serious mistakes in self-care

Despite the huge amount of information about skin, nails, and hair care available to everyone, many people continue to make serious mistakes when...

Secrets of Quran & Sunnah

Drought and ancient Egypt Archeologists say that one of the most serious events that affected ancient Egypt was a drought which happened 4200 years...

2026-04-01 (Shawwal 1447) №4.


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...


Digital faith: living as a believer in a world of IT

The digital age has become a new era for humanity. Smartphones, apps, video streaming and instant messaging have all permeated our everyday lives and changed the very fabric of social life. However, one question remains pressing: how can we maintain spiritual guidance amidst this rapid...


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...


It is faith that changes character and attitude toward the world

From resentment to forgiveness and patience Life is full of injustice, grievances and trials. The common human reaction is anger, rancor, revenge or despondency. Islam offers a different, higher strategy, based on the concepts of sabr (patience) and ‘afw (forgiveness). Patience in Islam is...


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...