Sha’ban 1442
№4 (19) (2021-04-01)

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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The Importance of Studying the Biography of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

It is understood that the first individuals to undertake the written recording of the general biography of the Prophet ﷺ were ‘Urwah ibn al-Zubayr (who passed away in 92 AH), Aban ibn ‘Uthman (who departed this world in 105 AH), Wahb ibn Munabbih (110 AH), Shurahbil ibn Sa‘d (123...


How to Protect the Heart from the “Viruses” of Envy and Despondency

The concept of “immunity” has become firmly established in our lives. We constantly hear the word in medical advice, see it on vitamin packaging and discuss it with loved ones when talking about our well-being.   Since the pandemic, supporting the body’s defenses has become...


A Dirham of Caliph al-Amin

Caliph Harun al-Rashid, drawing on his own experience of ascending the caliphal throne, decided to address all potential succession issues for his sons in advance, especially given that he had many children.   He designated three of his sons as heirs, provided them with an excellent...


Great Muslim Discoveries

We often view the Western world as the primary source of scientific progress, recalling great scientists such as Aristotle, da Vinci and Einstein. However, it is worth noting that scientific achievements are not limited to Western culture alone. Beginning in the 9th century AD, Muslim scholars from...


The “Someday” Syndrome: “I will Start on Monday”

Do you often catch yourself thinking, “Once I finish my tasks, I will finally do what I have been dreaming of”? Do you postpone meetings with friends, hobbies, travels and even simple joys until “better times”? If so, you are not alone. In the modern world, many people live...