Dhul-Hijjah 1441
№8 (11) (2020-08-15)

Dagestan Mufti Sheikh Ahmad-Afandi congratulates the believers of the country on the holy feast of Eid al-Adha - Kurban Bayram

Dagestan Mufti Sheikh Ahmad-Afandi congratulates the believers of the country on the holy feast of Eid al-Adha - Kurban Bayram

The spiritual meaning of sacrifice

The spiritual meaning of sacrifice

Sincerity of Faith

Sincerity of Faith

Advice for the young from an old man’s diary

Advice for the young from an old man’s diary

Wise sayings and general rules

Wise sayings and general rules

Adorning the Hajj: Mahmal and Kiswa. Part 1- The Pilgrimage Journey as Sacred Procession

While the religious rites of the Hajj connected with the Holy City of Mecca have not changed since the Prophet Muhammad e made his first and only...

History of hajj in Russia

The Soviet period of the history of the Russian State is marked, beginning with repression and ending with the collapse of mosques and their...

Virtues of the Righteous

Slavery has its own characteristic features: it is the rejection of all planning since in everything one should only see the predestination of Allah...

Trousers were not designed for women

Jeans have become an integral part of a woman’s wardrobe in the 21st century. Today we see how Muslim women may wear a headscarf and trousers at the...

The purpose of a woman’s life

As a psychologist I often have to listen to women’s complaints, including the following: “my husband communicates with others”, “my husband wants to...

Increase in head volume under the scarf

Is it permissible to collect hair under a scarf so as to increase the volume of the head? Imam al Nawawi, in his comments on Sahih Muslim, writes,...

Secrets of Hajj (Pilgrimage)

The journey of pilgrimage is an easy way to acquire Allah’s satisfaction as the pilgrim is considered to be a guest in the house of Allah. Hajj is...

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The Hidden Power of Good Character: What is Righteousness in Islam?

Good moral character is one of the most revered qualities in Islam. Allah, the Almighty, has commanded people to ennoble their character, along with performing the five daily prayers, fasting during Ramadan, paying zakat, performing pilgrimage and fulfilling other religious...


Twelve Forgotten Achievements of Muslim Scholars

Today, it is common to associate scientific and technological advances with European civilisation. However, few people know that without the scientific advances of the Muslim world in the Middle Ages, modern European civilisation would never have reached the heights of science it has. We will...


Escape from silence

Why when we alone, we immediately reach for our phones, turn on a series, or other stuff, or do anything to avoid encountering our own thoughts? What are we so afraid of hearing in that silence, and how can we learn to bear it in order to finally hear our true selves?   This is not just a...


The First of the Sacred Months

Dhul-Qaida is one of the four sacred months in Islam. It is the second month after Shawwal when pilgrims can perform the rites of Hajj. The Almighty Lord said in the Koran (interpretation of the meaning): “Hajj is performed in the known months (Shawwal, Dhul-Qaida and the first ten days of...


Family: The School of Humanity

Humanity’s life on planet Earth began with the family: Adam and Eve were the first. Their children gave birth to the human race and from those distant times to the present day, the family has become the foundation of society. It is within the home that the first moral compass is laid, and...