Rabi-ul-Ahir 1444
№11 (2022-11-01)

It’s Arabic

ReamReam is a measure of a quantity of sheets of paper. It comes from the Arabic rizma, meaning bale or bundle, and the word arrived with the...

The morning prayer – story

A man woke up early in order to pray the Fajr prayer in the mosque. He got dressed, made his ablution and was on his way to the mosque. On his way...

Historic mosques in Medina add to the Islamic glory of the city

Al-Madinah Al-Munawwara is a place of historic and spiritual density. The landmarks that mark this landscape are so numerous, they can hardly be...

Inform me about Islam…

Umar Ibn Al-Khattab (may God be pleased with him), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), said: “One day we were...

Virtues of the righteous

Examples of the scrupulousness of righteous predecessors Below are provided a few stories which were told by righteous predecessors about abstinence...

Six Things that have No Place in the Kitchen

Our kitchen is one of the most important places in the house. The cleanliness of this room directly affects our health. We advise to have a revision...

Ideas for a Student’s Breakfast

Sandwiches With whole grain bread or flatbread, they can be considered as a healthy lifestyle. They are made with different fillings: cottage cheese...

Planets and orbits in the Koran

The formation of stars This is a picture of cosmic dust that existed billions of years ago. Scientists state that the stars were marvellously...

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Mountains in the Koran and their Geological Significance

Mountains are among the most majestic and impressive natural forms, captivating humanity for centuries. However, the Koran places particular emphasis not only on their beauty but also on their geological role. One ayah states (the meaning of the commentary): “And We have placed mountains on...


The German Kaiser on Salahuddin: A Knight Without Fear or Reproach

On Mount Zollernberg, 50 kilometres from Stuttgart, rises the enormous castle of the Hohenzollerns, a dynasty that once ruled Germany for many years. One of the most famous representatives of this family, Emperor Wilhelm II, once visited the tomb of the famous Salahuddin al-Ayubi in...


If one man is no man, then who is?

Proverbs and sayings are a treasure trove of folk wisdom but sometimes their true meaning is lost over the centuries. The familiar expression “One man, no man” is precisely such a case. I think many will be surprised to learn that this proverb has an important continuation, which...


The Importance of Studying

the Biography of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ From the book “Understanding the Life of the Prophet ﷺ” by Dr. Muhammad Said Ramadan al-Buti   Studying and understanding the life of the Prophet ﷺ is not simply an introduction to historical events and interesting or beautiful stories,...


Ismail’s Dirham of the Samanid Dynasty

Saman, a native of the city of Balkh, is considered the founder of the Samanid dynasty.   He converted to Islam and enjoyed the patronage of the governor of Khorasan. His grandsons Nuh, Ahmad, Yahya and Ilyas served the caliph himself and by his order, the governor of Khorasan appointed them...