Rabi`ul-ahir 1441
№3 (2019-12-01)

Virtues of the Righteous

Virtues of the Righteous

Britain’s First Mosques – Part 2

Britain’s First Mosques – Part 2

Islamic information in the era of the Internet

Islamic information in the era of the Internet

How to Keep Peace in the Family? - Part 3

How to Keep Peace in the Family? - Part 3

The necessity of having a spiritual master

The necessity of having a spiritual master

Sport for Women: What to Start With?

They say that we may lead a healthy lifestyle at any age. But over time, our body undergoes a series of changes that affect the ability to engage in...

Muslim Inventions that Changed the World: Degree-Granting Universities

The first formal madrasa was al- Karaouine, founded in 859 by Fatima al-Fihri in Fes, Morocco. Her school attracted some of the leading scholars of...

Ummu Ma’bad’s Bowl from which the Prophet Muhammad drank Milk during the Hijrah

On the way, they came upon tents. In one of them there lived an old woman, known as Ummu Ma’bad. She used to sit near one of the tents and give food...

Wonderful world

And We Send the Winds Fertilizing Meteorologists have proved that winds have an important role in forming the clouds as they carries water vapour...

The Prophet’s Advice regarding Vinegar

It was narrated from Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “What a blessed...

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The Islamic Agricultural Revolution

The centuries-old traditions of science and research in the Islamic world formed the foundation for our modern understanding of many fields of knowledge, including biology.   Islamic scholars developed a profound worldview based on the principles of systematic study and research, often aimed...


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...


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...


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...


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...