Ramadan 1442
№5 (20) (2021-05-01)

Do not cause them harm!

Do not cause them harm!

The best of times

The best of times

The meaning of life: do not give way to despair

The meaning of life: do not give way to despair

Protect yourself and your children from the evil eye

Protect yourself and your children from the evil eye

Reliving Ramadan traditions

Reliving Ramadan traditions

Fasting six days in the month of shawwal

Shawwal is the first of the three months of Ashhur Al-Hajj (months of the Hajj). Despite the main rites of the Hajj being performed in the first ten...

Time of breaking a fast

Does it make a difference when to break a fast: before or after the evening prayer? And will the Almighty accept it if we break an hour later? Ibn...

Imam Abu Hanifah and the atheist

Long ago in the city of Baghdad, there was the seat of a Muslim empire on the Tigris River. On one side of the river was the Royal Palace and on the...

Virtues of the Righteous

The venerable master and one of those who knew Allah, Qutb Ahmad al-Husayni , writes in the book “Al`iqd alnafis”, «Almighty Allah told the Prophet...

12 tips for women in Ramadan

Every day of fasting in Ramadan all Muslim women face the challenge of what to cook for their household members to break the fast. From an outside...

Amazing secret for hair care: apple vinegar

Over the years the products of the chemical industry (silicone shampoos, conditioners, sprays and styling mousses) gather on our hairs and prevent...

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

Another global travelling exhibit, “Sultans of Science: Islamic Science Rediscovered” was created by MTE Studios, a company based in the Dubai and...

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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...


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...


How to start a family reading tradition: cozy evenings with books

It is a quiet evening outside. The room is warmly lit. A cup of fragrant tea is on the table, and in their hands, a book that is about to begin a new adventure.   The children sit close, holding their breath in anticipation of the story. This is not a scene from a movie, it could be your...