Dhul-Qaida 1446
№5. (2025-05-01)

Alhambra: poetry in stone

Alhambra: poetry in stone

Why do Muslims pray on a mat?

Why do Muslims pray on a mat?

Why do men wear a turban?

Why do men wear a turban?

Brotherhood among believers

Brotherhood among believers

The basis for a just society

The basis for a just society

Correct your hidden state and Allah will correct your external

Every person has an internal and external essence, a secret and a public state. The internal state is what a person hides and keeps secret, and the...

The Bravest and Faithful Muslim Woman: Naila, daughter of al-Farasif

Naila, daughter of al-Farasif bin al-Ahwas bin Amr bin Salabat bin al-Harith al-Qalbiyyah was born into a Christian family in Kufa (a city in Iraq)....

Abu al-Qasim az-Zahrawi: scientist and surgeon

Many of this scientist’s inventions are used in medical practice today. The medical encyclopedia of az-Zahrawi “Kitab al-Tasrif”...

Before him, astronomers knew only one galaxy – the Milky Way

Seven centuries before Europe finally saw the Andromeda Nebula, a scientist from Isfahan, Abdurrahman al-Sufi, was the first in history to describe...

Every crime leaves a trace

There are things in our life that can truly be envied. Such envy is not condemned in Islam. On the contrary, “white envy”, which implies...

Lessons from Sheikh

“Basically, our da’wah is in our behavior. One has to call to Islam none except himself! One does not have to tell anyone to observe Islam if he...

Raising Children: 10 Most Dangerous Mistakes Parents Make

The most difficult thing parents face when raising children is choosing the right strategy. Many parents think that good upbringing is limited to...

How to stop yelling at children?

We live in a time when everyone has heard about psychology, self-analysis and various methods of education. Many of us realize that by showing...

2026-04-01 (Shawwal 1447) №4.


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...


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 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...


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...


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...