Ramadan 1447
№3. (2026-03-01)

Seven things to do before Ramadan

Seven things to do before Ramadan

How to cope with burnout?

How to cope with burnout?

A du’a that saves families

A du’a that saves families

Leo Africanus: the traveler and geographer

Leo Africanus: the traveler and geographer

The tallest building of the 9th century

The tallest building of the 9th century

A day with the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in Ramadan

Have you ever wondered what an ideal Ramadan is like - or at least something close to it? This question is especially relevant this month.   The...

The story of the rescue of the Prophet’s ﷺ body

As soon as the list of Medina’s inhabitants was ready, they all appeared the Sultan one by one and received alms from him. The Sultan carefully...

Why do people sin in Ramadan, while the devils are chained?

Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet ﷺ said, “When the month of Ramadan begins, the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hell are...

It is faith that changes character and attitude toward the world

When a person embraces Islam or begins to deeply and consciously practice the faith, something more than an external change in lifestyle occurs...

Repeating your parents’ mistakes: why this happens?

Have you ever made a quiet but very firm promise to yourself? – “I will never yell at my child like my mother did.” –...

Household tips

How to easily and environmentally clean a frying pan to remove burnt food and the specific odour left after frying fish?   While the pan is...

Ulugh Beg: ruler and astronomer

The powerful ruler, Muhammad Taragai ibn Shahrukh ibn Timur Ulugh Beg Guragan (1304–1449), was a great mathematician, astronomer, poet,...

A legend of science: Abbas ibn Firnas

An astronomical centre, a postage stamp, an airport and a crater on the Moon seem to have nothing in common. However, they are all united by the...

2026-09-01 (Rabi-ul-awwal 1448) №9.


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...


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,...


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...


Valuable Advice How to Raise Children

In one of our previous issues, based on the work of renowned Arab child-rearing expert Dr Mustafa Abu Saad, we discussed three types of parents. Firefighters, animal trainers and positive educators – this is the classification Mustafa Abu Saad uses in his works.   I would like to...


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...