Rabi-ul-ahir 1447
№10. (2025-10-01)

The name of a fairy-tale hero on a coin

I have a coin in my collection that has a proper name written on it – Ja’far. Over the 600 years of minting Kufic dirhams, this name was minted on a...

The Last Wish of Hurrem Sultan

What did Hurrem Sultan dream about when she was dying? Fans of the TV series “The Magnificent Century” will answer this question without...

How Christians helped the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Episode Four The First Hijra. One of the most famous examples of Christians helping the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is the...

Who controls the body: the brain or the soul?

The question of how a person is structured (his mind, body and soul) has worried humanity since ancient times. From a scientific point of view, it...

Minimalism according to Sunna: an alternative to the age of consumerism

> Prophetic minimalism and ecology The life of the Prophet ﷺ was deeply ecological: he forbade excesses, called not to waste water even near a...

What to do with a reproachful husband - to escape or to love?

What does family life consist of? Sometimes it seems to us that the relationship with the other half is an endless series of reproaches, mutual...

Actively befriending youth

After 40 years of life, almost every one of us has to watch how the face loses its smoothness and shine and wrinkles and swelling appear on...

The genius of mechanics in the Islamic Golden Age

The Islamic Golden Age was an era of outstanding discoveries and advanced ideas, giving the world many names of great scientists. One of the most...

A universal scientist: Ibn al-Haytham

Abu Ali al-Hasan ibn al-Hasan ibn al-Haytham al-Basri (965-1039) was an outstanding Arab scientist who could be called a universal scientist: he made...

2026-07-01 (Muharram 1448) №7.


Dialogue or Argument in the Family

Dialogue and argument are similar in meaning. Both involve an exchange of opinions on a specific topic.   However, dialogue is conducted politely, with careful listening and an exchange of knowledge, allowing each person to learn something new. An unworthy argument, however, is more like a...


Encouraging and Supporting Your Husband

Everyone experiences difficult days, problems, or troubles that weigh heavily on his or her spirits. A woman can usually share her feelings with loved ones or friends, complaining and crying, and a warm, intimate conversation can help her feel better and more reassured.   As for most men,...


The Reason Why Do We Cry at Beautiful Scenes in Movies

Have you ever experienced the situation when you are watching a movie, and suddenly something so beautiful happens on the screen that a lump forms in your throat and treacherous tears roll down your cheeks?   The hero finally achieves his goal, meets a loved one after a long separation, or...


The Explorer of Natural Laws: Al-Jahiz

In every nation, there always appear a small number of individuals who are inexorably drawn to the understanding of nature and its laws. Abu Uthman Amr ibn Bakr al-Basri, better known as al-Jahiz, noted: “Nations that do not have such individuals are doomed to...


The Digital Whirlwind: How Not to Lose Oneself in the World of Social Media

It is hard to imagine the modern world without the internet, instant messaging apps and social media. A young person who does not use the internet or is not registered on social media is the exception rather than the rule. Such people, unfortunately, may even be considered out of touch.   I...