Safar 1447
№8. (2025-08-01)

The Story of the Lost Necklace

Under the mercilessly scorching sun of the Arabian desert, a caravan of travelers stops for a rest. The sand, hot from the heat of the day, softly...

How Muslims Protected Christian Shrines

In an era when interreligious conflicts often become a tool for political manipulation, history preserves amazing examples of solidarity and mutual...

“It is all in the heart”

Like the heart of a bird What should the heart of a sincere believer be like? Once the scholar and righteous man Yahya ibn Muadh was asked:...

A teacher ahead of his time

Zainullah Rasulev is an outstanding religious figure, spiritual mentor and educator. His name is firmly inscribed in the history of Islamic education...

Men’s opinion on the most attractive female qualities

Every woman wants to become that one and only for her partner: the sole, the unique, the beloved, the desired. What qualities do men find most...

Falling asleep and waking up without stress

It is especially important for a modern woman, who is constantly under a harsh information barrage that can cause anxiety and uncertainty about the...

Astronomer Abu Ishaq Ibrahim al-Zarqali

The famous mathematician, astronomer and maker of astronomical instruments, Abu Ishaq Ibrahim ibn Yahya al-Naqqah al-Zarqali (1029–1100)...

The Only Star Mentioned in the Koran

There are billions and billions of stars in the Universe, but only one of them is mentioned by name in the Divine Scripture – the Koran. And...

2026-04-01 (Shawwal 1447) №4.


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...


Our Children vs. The Danger of Fast Food

Fast food has undoubtedly become a new phenomenon in our nutritional system. This is, of course, a consequence of globalization, which has engulfed the entire world.   While American culture promotes the cult of a healthy body – slim, fit, and strong thanks to the abundance of food...


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...


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...