Muharram 1442
№9 (12) (2020-09-15)

Adorning the Hajj: Mahmal and Kiswa. Part 2. Robing the Kaaba as Perpetual Prayer

In Mecca each year, on the 9th day of Dhu al Hajj, the day of Arafat, a major ritual takes place. The sumptuous cloths which adorn the Kaaba the...

Arabs – the founders of geography

In the Middle Ages Arab geographers were the most versed in the knowledge of paths, roads and routes. Interest in the observation of natural...

Elucidation of slavery to the lord and repudiation of anyone who contradicts it

Know, O Muslims that a clear sign that a murid has not yet understood his nafs is his ignorance of its qualities, be they praiseworthy or...

Life of a muslim woman

The Holy Koran notes the special position of women in Islam in many ayat. Almighty Allah has dedicated a whole chapter to the beautiful halves of...

Four tips on how to deal with destructive jealousy

Many people consider jealousy as a sign of true love. If a person is jealous, it means that his “other half” is not indifferent to him. At the same...

How should a widow observe mourning in clothes according to sharia?

A woman whose husband has died must be in mourning for four months and ten days. That is, she should refrain from any kind of beautification that can...

Health tips from Koran and Sunnah

Children and Play A scientific study has confirmed that for children playing is very important for their physical and mental health. Amika Singh,...

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Ali ibn al-Husayn ibn Ali (Zayn al-‘Abidin)

“I have never seen a Quraysh better than Ali ibn al-Husayn.” (az-Zuhri).   In a special year, the final page in the history of the Persian kings was turned. Yazdegerd, the last Persian king, died homeless and persecuted. His generals, guards and members of his family were...


The Ideal Husband’s Commandments

Family is a daily effort. And for any family to be successful, both spouses must work hard, for, as the saying goes, one man is no match for another. To be happy in marriage, a woman does not need much... Although it is not... In fact, she needs much... But in this article, we will limit ourselves...


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...


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...


Slave, Equal, Guardian: Who is She?

Why is it the man who is the breadwinner?   As for the responsibility of providing for the family (wife and children) this responsibility falls precisely on the man, whether husband or father, because he is the primary breadwinner. This rule will remain in effect until the Day of Judgment and it...