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SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE‘‘If you say “Let's demolish Suleymaniye”, you need two picks and shovels and two labourers.But if you say, ‘’ Let's build it back, we need a Sinan and a Süleyman.’’Mehmet Akif ErsoyThese lines, written by one of the most famous poe..
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THE FIVE BASIC RIGHTS IN ISLAM Islam has been sent as a source of mercy and guidance for humanity, aiming to build a peaceful society where justice, compassion, and goodness prevail. This holy religion safeguards fundamental rights to ensure that bot..
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ARASTA BAZAAR Bazaars have been an integral part of Turkish culture, both in the past and today. The term arasta refers to a marketplace consisting of shops arranged along a central axis, a structure the Ottomans began constructing from the seco..
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ISLAM AND THE ENVIRONMENT Earth and its rare existence in the vast universe is a miracle from Allah. It is a sign of His infinite power and wisdom. The fact that humans inhabit the earth carries profound meaning—it is both a blessing and a responsibi..
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İZNİKİznik is a historical and culturally rich district in Türkiye’s Bursa province. Known in ancient times as Nicaea, İznik has witnessed the rise and fall of major empires, leaving behind a heritage that continues to charm visitors. Its historical ..
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HOW DO MUSLIMS REPENT? Everyone errs and sins. And no, it is not due to the “original sin” or because they have an evil nature. But because they are created with free will and capable of choosing evil as much as choosing goodness. Islam views huma..
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FEMINISM MOVEMENT MUST FIGHT FOR THE HIJAB IntroductionThe feminist movement, at its core, advocates the right of every woman to make choices that empower her, challenge societal expectations, and reflect her individuality. In this light, the hijab s..
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ABU BAKR (RA) Paintings and sculptures are not permitted in mosques due to Islam’s emphasis on the nonphysical understanding of God. Instead, calligraphy is widely used as a means of artistic and spiritual expression. Alongside the name of Allah, oth..
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THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF TROY The story of the Trojan War is one of the oldest and most significant tales in to be told. The epic battle was described by Homer in the Iliad and gained an important place not only in the Greek culture but also for th..
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THE STORY OF ADAM AND EVEIn Islam, Adam (peace be upon him) is regarded as one of God’s messengers, and the story of Adam and Eve is told in the Qur’an with distinct theological depth. It introduces fundamental concepts like free will, knowledge, and..
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WONDERS OF TURKEYTHE GREAT MOSQUE AND HOSPITAL OF DIVRIGI The Great Mosque and Hospital of Divriği, known also as The Alhambra of Anatolia, is a social complex consisting of a mosque, a hospital and a mausoleum. It is located in Sivas, which is one o..
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DUAPrayer is one of the most profound aspects of worship in Islam, serving as a direct connection between a believer and their Creator. In Islam, there are two primary types of prayer: Salah and Dua. While both serve the purpose of communication with..
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WONDERS OF TURKEY: CAPPADOCIA Cappadocia, one of Türkiye’s most historical and mesmerising regions, draws tourists from around the world with its unique landscapes, rich history, and a wide range of activities. The region called Cappadocia consists o..
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EQUALITY IN ISLAMIn Islam, equality among human beings is a fundamental principle rooted in the Qur'an and Hadith, the two most authoritative sources of Islamic guidance. The Qur'an asserts that all human beings are created equal, regardless of race,..
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ARE YOU HAVING A BAD TIME? There is such an emptiness growing inside me that I will struggle even putting it into words. Simultaneously, my head is starting to get more and more full and aching. I don't understand what I read, see or hear. I'm forcin..
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NAMES OF ALLAH: RAHMAN AND RAHIM“Allah” is a unique Arabic name, which has no gender and no plural form, to refer one and only God. It refers specifically to God, rather than being a translation of the word “God” into Arabic. Even though not all Musl..
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FRIDAY PRAYER (SALATUL-JUMU’AH)Salah is one of the most important worships for Muslims. It is a prayer that is performed five times a day and the times are determined according to the movements of the sun during the day. These times are: Down, noon, ..
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THE QURAN (1) The Quran is the holy book of Islam, addressed to all humanity. It is the direct revelation of Allah to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) through angel Gabriel. The Quran is considered the miracle of Allah, given to the Prophet. It is accepted as..
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CONVEYING METHODS OF PROPHETSAllah has never left humanity alone. He has sent principles through prophets to guide people on how to live in this world. When people deviate from these principles, Allah sent messengers to reestablish the truth and want..
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SURAH INSHIRAH: UPLIFTING THE HEART AND EASING THE SOUL Surah Inshirah, also known as Surah Al-Sharh, is the 94th chapter of the Quran, consisting of eight verses. It is a Meccan surah, revealed during the early period of the Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh..
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PROPHET MOSESMoses (pbuh) is a great prophet and an important leader according to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, with his story detailed in the Torah and the Holy Quran. He is the prophet whose name is mentioned the most in the Holy Quran. In the ..
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MOSAICS IN THE HAGIA SOPHIAEmperor Alexandre Mosaic Hagia Sophia has this mosaic on the elephant foot pillar that carries the dome arch on the northern gallery. It depicts the emperor in a frontal posture while wearing the imperial crown ‘Camelaucum’..
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Eid al-Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the
Fast,” is one of the most important religious holidays celebrated by Muslims
worldwide. It marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, prayer,
reflection, and community and lasts for t..
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MUBARAK RAMADAN It fills me with great excitement to have this article published during the holy month of Ramadan and to have the opportunity to write about the most precious time of the year for Muslims. Since you are perusing this article, it impli..
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SURAH AD-DUHAA: A CHAPTER OF COMFORT AND COMPASSION Allah is the sole creator who bears the attributes of compassion, protector, bestower and so on. These attributes of His indicate His stance towards people when they are in need of help ..
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THE ROLE OF MOSQUES AS COMMUNITY CENTERS Mosques are worshiping places in Islam and they have a significant role in both daily life and in religious life. That is because they are not just places of prayer for Muslims as they serve vibran..
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THE HISTORY OF HAGIA SOPHIA In the year 330, Byzantion gained the status of the capital of the Roman Empire, rechristened as "Nova Roma" (New Rome) under the leadership of Emperor Constantine the Great. During this time Hagia Sophia emerged as a cor..
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Prophet Noah Prophet Noah (peace be upon him) is one of the great Ulu l-'Azm (meaning the determined or steadfast) prophets. His name is mentioned 43 times in the Quran and a whole chapter of it is named after him. In Islam, the flood is called “the ..
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IS IT REALLY COMPLICATED? - A HISTORY AND CONTEXT OF AN OPPRESSION This article probably won’t raise a feeling of common sense in the hearts of supporters of Israel, considering the deaths of many innocent ones couldn’t. This is why my aim is to giv..
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ON LIFE AND DEATH I generally think about how hard it is to live while I eat and travel. Everyone spends the time given to them in some way. Of course, there are also people who believe the concept of "living" is too burdening and do not want to cont..
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The Hippodrome Square When you’re in Istanbul, one of the first places you will visit will probably be the hippodrome square. From the Byzantine period to this day, the hippodrome square stands as an important point for historical and cul..
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PERCHÉ L'ISLAM È L'ULTIMA RELIGIONE?La domanda principale di quest’articolo è piuttosto complicata, poiché implica che Allah abbia inviato più di una religione. Infatti, Allah ha inviato diverse rivelazioni e leggi a diverse nazioni, ma tutte contene..
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THE REVELATIONThe Revelation, as a specific term, most commonly refers to revelation of a knowledge or a message to humanity from Allah through prophets. However, in its general meaning, it can also indicate the innate knowledge of creations or inspi..
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SURAH AL-IKHLAS:
ONENESS OF GOD Surah
Al-Ikhlas is the 112th chapter of the Quran that carries a
significant strength by emphasizing the oneness and uniqueness of Allah (God).
The chapter consists of four verses, and it is frequently recited in the r..
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PRINCES’
ISLANDS OF ISTANBUL Princes’
Islands are nine small islands located in the Marmara Sea. Only four of them
are inhabited and noteworthy to visit. The islands provide their visitors nice
waters to swim and scenery to sightsee. You ..
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THE PRESERVATION OF THE QURAN
The Quran is believed
to be the final divine revelation from Allah that is conveyed to Prophet
Muhammad (peace be upon him) through the angel Gabriel. It is considered as the
sacred scripture of Islam, the preservati..
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THE MEANING OF LIFEWe humans, from the moment we are born, try to find the meaning of life, to understand it and to put it in a logical framework for us. Of course, these are not the kind of things we can do by reading from an article or hearing from..
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Parks and
Groves in Istanbul Parks
and groves are the perfect places to enjoy the greenery and get some air in a
metropolis like Istanbul. Thankfully, Istanbul offers many beautiful parks and
groves in which you can take some fresh air am..
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PROPHET ABRAHAMProphet
Abraham (peace be upon him) is one of the greatest prophets, whose story is an
inspirational example for all believers. He is a prominent figure and
forefather in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. He was given the title of “Khal..
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CISTERNS IN ISTANBUL A cistern is an underground
reservoir to store the rainwater with the purpose of providing freshwater to
the city. Since Istanbul lacks freshwater supplies such as rivers, Byzantians
relied on these cisterns to meet their needs a..
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SURAH AL-QADR (THE
NIGHT OF POWER) Muslims,
they all know the importance of the Quran in their lives. It is the word of Allah that
guides them and helps them to lead a life that is pleasing to Him. Surah
Al-Qadr is a chapter of the Quran ..
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AN ISTANBUL ROUTEIstanbul is a magical city offering various experiences to its visitors. Those who want to explore this beautiful city have different route options to set off and end their sightseeing. In this article, we will suggest a possible rou..
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SURAH FATIHA: THE OPENING Surah Fatiha is the first chapter of
the Holy Quran which is the reason it is called “The Opening”. It is a short
chapter consisting of 7 verses in total. It is one of the first chapters of the
Quran which is memorised by Mu..
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THE HISTORICAL INNS AND BAZAARS OF ISTANBUL One of the most important points of
Istanbul, which were trade centers in the past, were bazaars and inns. The
bazaar and inn culture, which still continues to live today, retains its
importance both as a t..
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ADAM: THE STORY OF REAL FORGIVENESS Adam is a highly crucial and debated
figure both in human history and Islam even though we have a very little
information about him. It is believed that he was the first human being and
ancestor who was created by..
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THE
NECESSITY OF PROPHETHOOD
Islam tells us clearly that there is
no deity to worship but Allah, who had given beginning and life to everything
out of nothing. However, one may ask whether human beings could find the
Almighty Allah by themselves or ..
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OTTOMAN TRACES IN ISTANBUL - 4
– PALACES The Ottoman Empire ruled for more than 600 years, leaving behind a rich
historical legacy enjoyed by many people today. One such example would be the
Ottoman palaces, once inhabited by Sultans and their famil..
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THE PILLAR OF RELIGION: SALAH The Arabic word ibadah (worship) is derived
from ‘abd and it means submission. According to Islam, worship and devotion to
Allah (God), remembrance and glorification of him, trying to get closer to him,
all kinds of a..
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OTTOMAN TRACES IN lSTANBUL - 3 - COMPLEXES In Turkish, a kulliye is a social complex consisting of various buildings such as a teaching centre, soup kitchens, bakeries, a Turkish bath, an inn, hospital bazaar, shops and other venues offering communit..
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DOES A WOMAN HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE HER HUSBAND? - WOMEN IN ISLAM 3 When Islam is mentioned, one of the first things people tend to think of is Muslim women. In this series of articles, we will try to answer questions about Muslim women. Does a wom..
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STREET FOOD IN ISTANBULÇiğ Köfte Let’s celebrate bulgur! We can confidently assert that Çiğköfte is the most popular street food in Turkey. Almost the entire country is obsessed with this dish made from bulgur (cracked wheat). The main ingredient nev..
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IS EVOLUTION THE EVIDENCE FOR ATHEISM?As believers, it is quite common for us to ponder all the varieties of life in nature and express our amazement at how beautifully Allah brought all of these into existence—and in such a way that they coexist in ..
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ROMAN TRACES IN ISTANBUL-3
Stoudios
Monastery
The Stoudios Monastery Church is the oldest surviving
structure from the Byzantine period. It was built in 462 by a Roman aristocrat
living in Constantinople. Located very close to the Golden Gate..
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EID AL-ADHA (FESTIVAL OF SACRIFICE)Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) is one of the two important festivals in Islam. Muslims who are financially able sacrifice ritually acceptable animals as an act of obedience and a commemoration of Prophet Abraha..
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THE PROPHET AND CHILDREN As a prophet who was sent to all humanity, we have clear
evidence that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ believed children to be worthy of respect,
mercy and love. He showed great care in his relationship with all children, in addition
..
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WHAT ARE THESE STRUCTURES THAT WE SEE ALMOST EVERYWHERE IN ISTANBUL?These structures, which we come across almost every step of the way along the historical peninsula of Istanbul, are known as sebils, kiosks with public fountains. The word “sebil” is..
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ARE WOMEN ALLOWED TO DRIVE IN ISLAM? - WOMEN IN ISLAM 2 When Islam is mentioned, one of the first things people tend
to think of is Muslim women. In this series of articles, we will try to answer
questions about Muslim women. Are women allowed to
dr..
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OTTOMAN TRACES IN ISTANBUL - 2 –
HAMAMS Bathhouses have been built in different civilisations since
the early days of human history. They became especially popular in the Roman
world. Turks also gave considerable importance to bathhouses, known as “..
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ZAKAH AND SADAQAH Islam has
five pillars that are obligatory on every Muslim. These are as follows: to
recite the testimony of faith (known as shahadah), to pray salah (daily
prayers, performed five times a day), to fast during Ramadan, to give zakah..
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FOODS YOU SHOULD TRY IN ISTANBULBreakfastTurkish breakfast culture involves sampling from an extensive array of different flavours. This includes both salty food—like cheese of different kinds, and olives—and sweet food like honey and jam. Fresh cucu..
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NEW MUSEUM
OF ISLAMIC CIVILISATIONS AT GRAND CAMLICA MOSQUE The new museum of
Istanbul was recently opened for visitors. It is located in Istanbul’s Grand
Camlica Mosque Complex and constructed in a closed area of 10,000 square meters
(107,639 squar..
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WELCOMING
THE SULTAN OF ELEVEN MONTHS Nowadays, Ramadan is a frequently heard word. It is the
ninth month in the Muslim lunar calendar. Muslims observe this sacred month
of Ramadan to mark the time that Allah
sent an angel to Prophet Muhammad to rev..
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OTTOMAN TRACES IN ISTANBUL – 1 – FOUNTAINS An important part of Ottoman social and architectural
history, fountains functioned as meeting places as well as water sources. The
oldest water structures date back to Roman times. After the conquest of Ist..
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WHIRLING DERVISHES
Everyone is familiar with the image of the whirling dervish,
clad completely in white and spinning skillfully as if in a trance. However,
the dervish is much more than a visual spectacle, dating back over 700 years as
part of S..
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ROMAN TRACES IN ISTANBUL-2
Istanbul has been the capital of two great empires, so it’s
only natural that it has been the site of many historical masterpieces of
architecture. One of these two great empires, the Roman Empire—which would
later beco..
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PROPHETHOOD IN ISLAM
One of the conditions of being a Muslim is to believe in the
Prophets. This means to believe in their existence, to believe that Allah chose
and sent them to people to guide them to the right path, and to believe that
what th..
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THE PROPHET ﷺ AS A HUSBAND As well as his divine role as a prophet, one thing we love
to share about the Prophet ﷺ is that he lived a regular human life. Some of his
roles included that of relative, father and husband. As others around him did
at the..
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TRANSPORTATION IN ISTANBUL Istanbul is one of Turkey’s most visited cities, offering
numerous historical and cultural sites as well as entertainment venues.
Fortunately, visitors can benefit from a broad range of transportation options
for travelling..
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ROMAN TRACES IN ISTANBUL-1
Istanbul has been the capital city of two great empires, so
naturally it is the site of many historical masterpieces. One of these two
great empires, the Roman Empire—which would later become the Byzantine Empire
after ..
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WHY IS ISLAM THE LAST RELIGION?
The main question of this essay is kind of tricky, since it
implies that Allah has sent more than one religion. In fact, Allah sent
different revelations and laws to different nations but they all contained the
sam..
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THE ISLAMIC STANCE TOWARDS DARWINIAN EVOLUTIONLiving as we do in a world thriving with life, from microscopic organisms to gigantic whales, It is no surprise that people have been trying to figure out the source of life since ancient times. These day..
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IS RELIGION NECESSARY?
Excavations in Göbeklitepe reveal the existence of religion
since the beginning of humanity. No matter how great the differences in their
worship, people believed in the existence of a higher power and derived comfort
from ..
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What
is Islam? The word “Islam” comes from the
Arabic root “aslama”, which means peace and submission; a practicing Muslim
strives to submit whole-heartedly to God, thereby achieving peace in this life
as well as in the Next. "Mohammedan..
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WOMEN IN ISLAM
Humans have a special
place in the sight of Allah since they are intelligent, responsible and the
most honorable of all creation. Of course, there are many reasons for the
creation of humans as man and woman with different qualitie..
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ISLAMIC FUNDAMENTALISM
The issue of religious
fundamentalism is a trend that emerged firstly as a branch of Protestantism in
America and then in all world religions after the emergence of the
secularization paradigm. While some of these fundam..
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WHY DO MUSLIMS FAST?
By now you have probably heard that
Muslims have a month called Ramadan during which they quit eating and drinking
anything for a while everyday. You might have come across it on TV or in
a YouTube video, or you may have a Mu..
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WOMEN SCHOLARS IN ISLAM
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Seeking knowledge is obligatory upon
every Muslim.” Therefore, seeking knowledge and getting an education is a must
for every Muslim—and Muslim women are not an exception. Even though hi..
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AISHA
As with all matters, the Prophet ﷺ was an exemplary man with
regards to family life. Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, is one of the
most important female figures in the history of Islam, known by the nickname habibah
al rasullulah (belo..
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MARY IN ISLAM
Mary is such an important figure in Islam that an entire chapter in the
Holy Qur’an is named after her. She is the only woman whose name is mentioned
in the Qur’an in 34 verses, while even the name of the Prophet Muhammad is mentioned
..
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JESUS IN
ISLAM
Muslims believe that Jesus (peace be upon
Him) is one of the Prophets of Allah (God), who had been sent to guide the
Children of Israel with a new scripture. In fact, belief in all of the Prophets
and Messengers of Allah is a fundamen..
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