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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What to Give a Man: Holiday Ideas

Choosing a gift for a man is not an easy task. While a woman might be delighted with flowers or a box of chocolates, not every woman can immediately think of what to give a man.   We wish the gift to be not only pleasant but also meaningful. If you are tired of racking your brains over what...


Fatigue: The Main Enemy of Family Happiness

We all know that a harmonious relationship between husband and wife is not just a happy accident. Behind those intimate conversations, sweet smiles and warm family evenings lies the hard work of both husband and wife. It is their ability to forgive, empathise and inspire each other.   Yes,...


Conqueror of the World: The Story of Dhul-Qarnayn

The millennia-long history of the human race holds many enigmas shrouded in mystery. They are also called the mysteries of history, which remain to be solved or are already impossible to solve.   Could humans hypothetically accomplish this or is their cognitive arsenal incapable? For...


Who is the Submitted One?

“Have you ever considered that the word ‘Muslim’ means ‘one who has submitted to Allah ﷻ’?” asks the Mufti of Dagestan, Sheikh Ahmad Afandi, in his article “When Faith Demands Sincerity.”   “A Muslim is someone who has taken upon himself...


Why Black? The Mystery of the Kaaba’s Covering

The Kaaba is the focus of all Muslims worldwide during prayer. Every year, millions of pilgrims flock to it to perform the Hajj rites. This cubic structure is the most revered house on earth. Today, the Kaaba is covered with the Kiswah – a black cloth embroidered with verses of the Quran in...