Sha’ban 1442
№4 (19) (2021-04-01)

The virtue of the month of Shaban

The virtue of the month of Shaban

Three things to do in the run-up to Ramadan

Three things to do in the run-up to Ramadan

Preparing for the blessed month of Ramadan

Preparing for the blessed month of Ramadan

The month of fasting as an opportunity to strengthen the family

The month of fasting as an opportunity to strengthen the family

Home “pearls”: daughters

Home “pearls”: daughters

Artistic treasures of Islamic Egypt

The mosque and madrasa of Sultan Hassan in Cairo are among the largest Islamic religious buildings in the world. Egypt undoubtedly is an ancient...

The ancient and mighty roots of Islam in Russia. Saksin – a city-state

A little studied page in the history of independent state formations in the Lower Volga region prior to the appearance of the Golden Horde is...

Virtues of the Righteous

10. They say that Ibrahim ibn Adham once went into the desert and met a warrior there who asked, «Where is there a settlement near here?» Ibrahim ...

Dad wanted a son, but a daughter was born...

In many eastern countries and regions, the problem of the gender of a newborn baby in the family may be very acute. There, almost from the third...

The spring hijab: make yourself bloom

Spring is rapidly entering our everyday life. It is the best time to lose weight, to clean up, to get rid of all that is unnecessary, to learn, to...

Accessing Information about Islamic Science: Specialist Museums, Science Centres, and the Internet

“His throne comprises the heavens and earth” Koran 2: 256. While in recent centuries knowledge of their achievements had been overshadowed by a...

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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...


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...


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...


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...