Rajab 1447
№1. (2026-01-01)

Confronting death. Society and drug addiction

Confronting death. Society and drug addiction

Six habits that destroy our brains

Six habits that destroy our brains

Happiness hormones

Happiness hormones

Ten steps on how to give up forbidden relationships

Ten steps on how to give up forbidden relationships

Fazl ibn Yahya and the world’s first paper mill

Fazl ibn Yahya and the world’s first paper mill

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...

2026-04-01 (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...


Slave, equal, guardian: who is she?

At all times, and especially in recent decades, Islam has been accused of allegedly infringing on women’s rights. The issue of “gender equality” has become one of the main complaints against the religion and the view that Islam unfairly distributes roles and responsibilities...


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...


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...