Dhul-Hijjah 1446
№6. (2025-06-01)

How many times did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ perform Hajj and Umrah?

Hajj is one of the pillars of Islam. Every believer who has the opportunity is obliged to perform Hajj and Umrah at least once in his life. However,...

Correct your hidden state and Allah will correct your external

Virtue includes the manifestation of good character by the believer in relation to everyone and everything around him and even in relation to...

Islam and Tasawwuf

In the minds not only of Russians but also of many people in the world, Dagestan is firmly associated with Islam, because Islam has a long history...

The first woman to enter Paradise

Once the beloved daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Fatima, asked her father, “O my beloved father, which woman will enter Paradise...

Mom, Dad and a Broken World

A life together without conflicts and disputes, complete agreement between spouses, the ability to compromise and make concessions... Having created...

Achievements of Arab scientists

In trying to recall who were the great European scientists, engineers, artists and navigators who lived in the 8th-15th centuries, we find out that...

Quantum Physics through the eyes of Imam al-Shaarani

Until relatively recently, science was not divided into secular and religious: knowledge was transmitted in its entirety without division into the...

2026-04-01 (Shawwal 1447) №4.


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...