Shawwal 1447
№4. (2026-04-01)

Digital faith: living as a believer in a world of IT

Digital faith: living as a believer in a world of IT

Our Children vs. The Danger of Fast Food

Our Children vs. The Danger of Fast Food

How to start a family reading tradition: cozy evenings with books

How to start a family reading tradition: cozy evenings with books

The Islamic Agricultural Revolution

The Islamic Agricultural Revolution

Dirham of the Caliph al-Mansur

Dirham of the Caliph al-Mansur

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

2026-07-01 (Muharram 1448) №7.


Calling for Truth: The Prophet’s Messages to Rulers

The Prophet’s ﷺ Message to the Ruler of Damascus The Messenger of God ﷺ wrote the following letter to the Governor of Damascus, al-Harith: “In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful! From Muhammad ﷺ, the Messenger of God, to al-Harith bin Abu Shimr. Peace be upon...


The Art of Wearing a Headscarf in the Arab World

The headscarf that Muslim women use to cover their hair and neck reflects their spiritual values, their desire for modesty and their personal connection to religion. Over the centuries, unique traditions have developed in various parts of the Islamic world, each with its own characteristics and...


Let the Soul Grow

Science surprisingly confirms the wisdom revealed 1,500 years ago in the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. I was given another reason to reflect on this when reading an excerpt from a lecture by Carl Gustav Jung, the founder of analytical psychology.   The psychologist asks a question that...


Emotional Burnout from Oneself

Do you ever get the feeling that you are tired not from work, but from constant internal tension, self-control, and the need to meet your own high standards? How to recognize this quiet fatigue of the soul?   This is not the kind of fatigue you can measure in overtime hours or the number of...


Who Forced an Entry into the Pyramid?

What father would wish his son hard work? What father would not wish his son glory and honour? But glory and honour are impossible without daily hard work for the good of one’s people.   A father must carefully select from among his many sons the most God-fearing, the most talented in...