Rajab 1447
№1. (2026-01-01)

A forgotten chapter of literature

It is hard to imagine today, but some of the greatest figures in French culture not only respected Islam but openly admired it.   In the 19th...

The Ruler of Andalusia (Spain)

According to historians, al-Ghafiqi resembled Musa ibn Nusayr and Tariq ibn Ziyad in his noble fervour and lofty aspirations.   The Commander...

How to rebuild trust?

Trust is the foundation upon which strong relationships are built. Without this feeling, it is impossible to imagine love, mutual understanding and...

How to choose the perfect bag?

Many women have a weakness for bags. This accessory lifts our spirits, completes our look and makes us feel at ease. Sometimes we buy a bag that...

Luminary of the Golden Age

Muhammad Abu al-Wafa al-Buzjani and his student Abd ar-Rahman ibn Yunus al-Misri were among the most talented scholars of the Islamic Golden...

The great botanist of the Middle Ages

Ibn al-Baitar is the founder of Arabic botany and pharmacology. Abu Muhammad Ziyauddin Abdullah ibn Ahmad ibn al-Baitar is the most famous pharmacist...

2026-06-01 (Dhul-Hijjah 1447) №6.


The Shadow in the Mirror. How Social Media Teaches Us to Envy

Imagine that you are scrolling through the feed of your social network. There is an acquaintance posing against a Turkish seaside backdrop, a colleague boasting about a promotion, and an old classmate who just bought an apartment. You put your phone down, but a quiet unease has already settled...


What to Give a Man: Holiday Ideas

Choosing a gift for a man is not an easy task. While a woman might be delighted with flowers or a box of chocolates, not every woman can immediately think of what to give a man.   We wish the gift to be not only pleasant but also meaningful. If you are tired of racking your brains over what...


Annual Pilgrimage

Every year believers around the world undertake the Hajj (pilgrimage) to visit the highly revered Kaaba (the holiest site in Islam) and perform various prescribed rituals.   A hadith of the Prophet ﷺ states: “O people, Allah has made Hajj obligatory upon you, so perform it. Whoever...


Why Black? The Mystery of the Kaaba’s Covering

The Kaaba is the focus of all Muslims worldwide during prayer. Every year, millions of pilgrims flock to it to perform the Hajj rites. This cubic structure is the most revered house on earth. Today, the Kaaba is covered with the Kiswah – a black cloth embroidered with verses of the Quran in...


Heal your nerves... with flowers

Gardening is not just a fun hobby, it is also an effective way to improve your mental health, especially for women.   Research shows that gardening and horticulture can significantly reduce anxiety, depression and stress. Scientists have found that gardening can be even more effective than...