Sha’ban 1441
№ 4 (7) (2020-04-01)

The last path of the great Imam Shamil

One hundred and forty nine years have passed since the greatest scholar of our time, the defender and supporter of religion, the freedom fi ghter of...

Sheikh Bayazit Khayrullin

The renowned theologian Bayazit Sheikh Khayrullin was born in 1871 and grew up in Ufa. His military service Bayazit Sheikh completed in Vladikavkaz,...

Virtues of the Righteous

Reproachable qualities Chapter 1 Envy and hatred: the essence of envy and hatred and their consequences The essence of envy (hasad) lies in...

Flowers of Devotion: Two Women Leaders in Mosque Design

This article is the one in a series, Flowers of Devotion, devoted to the many and varied creative roles played by women in Islamic society...

Breastfeeding for Two Full Years

God (may He be blessed and exalted) says, “Mothers may breastfeed their children two complete years for whoever wishes to complete the nursing...

The Positions (Places) of the Moon (Mansions)

In the Koran God (may He be exalted) provides a real picture of the moon that shows its luminous face and of His graces to us made mansions (places)...

Flowers of Devotion: Two Women Leaders in Mosque Design

Her major works include the Aquatic Centre for the London 2012 Olympics, Michigan State University's Broad Art Museum in the USA, the Guangzhou Opera...

2026-04-01 (Shawwal 1447) №4.


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...


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...


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 Ibn Majah). Ibn Umar reported that the Messenger of God ﷺ said, “Almighty Allah has sent down four blessings from heaven: iron, fire, water, and...


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...


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...