• Islamic architecture
    • ure Muhammad Ali mosque, Cairo Architecture is one of the greatest Islamic art forms. An Islamic style is seen in mosques but also in Muslim houses and gardens. Some of the typical features are It's hidden - another ...
    • Who Is Imam Ali (as)?
    • Amir al-mu'minln Ali (upon whom be peace) was the son of Abu Talib, the Shaykh of the Banu Hashim. Abu Talib was the uncle and guardian of the Holy Prophet (sawas) and the person who had brought the Prophet (sawas...
    • Appointment As Successor At Ghadir
    • On the 18th Zilhajj, the prophet (S.A.W) arrived at Ghadir-al-Khum, a barren land on the outer skirts of Johfa Valley. Here he ordered a halt, having received the following revelation.
    • Imam Ali (as), First youth to accept Islam
    • Ali was born some thirty years after the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).He belonged to the most respectable family of Quraish, the Banu Hashim. His father Abu Talib was the real uncle of the...
    • Ghadir khumm
    • The flaming orange sun is now directly overhead, casting intense heat on all that belongs in its domain. My camel shuffles along slowly in the coarse ...
    • Eid al-Ghadir
    • He calls them, (on) the day of Ghadir, their Prophetin Khumm so hear (and heed) the Messengers call,He said: "Who is your guide and leader? (mawlakum wa waliyyukum.(They said, and there was no apparent blindn...
    • Tishreen University
    • Per the Legislative Decree No. 12 dated May 20, 1971, the University was founded under the name of the University ofLattakia...
    • The Hajj Pilgrimage
    • ge "...Pilgrimage [Hajj] thereto is a duty men owe to Allah,-those who can afford the journey thither…” (Holy Qur’an 3:97) It is considered the largest annual gathering of the human race. The Hajj pilgrimage is that...
    • Al-FIL (The Elephant)
    • This is unanimously a Makki Surah; and if it is studied against its historical background it appears that it must have been sent down in the very earliest stage at Mecca.
    • Georgetown University
    • A particular goal of this department at the undergraduate level is to help learners reach advanced levels of communicative competence (proficiency)
    • Jane Dammen McAuliffe
    • Jane Dammen McAuliffe was appointed Dean of the College at Georgetown University in 1999. She is also a tenured Professor in the Department of History and the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies.
    • 13th Aban Museum
    • eum Iran: Tehran Type of Museum: Specialized Type of Objects: Paintings, Sculptures of people, Kings, Artists and Scientists Address: Imam Khomeini Sq., Tehran, Iran Tel: (0098-21) 670-1915 Opening Hours: 9-20; Saturday to...
    • EARLY MANUSCRIPTS
    • IPTS Writing Material Early manuscripts of the Qur'an were typically written on animal skin. We know that in the lifetime of the Prophet, parts of the revelation were written on all kinds of materials, such as...
    • Symbol of Infallible in Qom
    • Being a virtuous incarnate, it is no exaggeration if we call Hazrat Massoumah (SA) second to Hazrat Fatima (SA). She passed away in the prime of her life, at age 17, away from her home. She departed from Medina .....
    • Short Biography of lady Fatima Masoumah (A.s)
    • The name of this divine lady was Fatima and her nickname was Masoumah. Her father was Imam Musa al-Kazim (A.S.), the seventh Imam of the Shi'ites and her m other was named Najma Khatun.....
    • Journey to Qum
    • Although the separation from her father had been very difficult, Lady Fatima Masuma (A) still had her brother to comfort her.....
    • The Pilgrimage of Lady Fatima Masumaeh (A)
    • The merits of the pilgrimage of Lady Fatima Masuma (A) There have been many traditions from the Imams (A) about the rewards awarded to those who perform the pilgrimage of this noble lady, some of which are mentioned below...
    • The Shrine of Lady Fatima Masuma (A)
    • After the burial of Lady Fatima Masuma (A), Mūsā ibn Khazraj placed a ceiling made of wicker over the grave, which remained unchanged until Zaynab, daughter of Imam al-Taqī (A), came to Qum and had a dome built on the grave......
    • Cure of a Serious Illness
    • A man by the name of Mīrzā Asadullāh, who was a guard at the shrine of Lady Fatima Masuma (A), developed gangrene in one foot. It had become so bad that the doctors advised amputation of the foot to halt the progress of the disease.
    • NUS National University of Singapre
    • pre NUS amongst top three global universities in Asia and Australasia T he National University of Singapore (NUS) emerged as one of the top three global universities in Asia and Australasia in a ranking of global ...
    • About the Tareq Rajab Museum
    • eum The Museum is the private collection of the Rajab family. The collection was started in the early 50's and wasopened to the general public in 1980. Overview of the Museum The Museum is divided into two main ...
    • The Quran on the cerebrum
    • rum Allah said in the Quran about one of the evil unbelievers who forbade the prophet muhammad (pbuh) from praying at the ka'abah: Let him beware! If he does not stop, we will take him by the forelock (front of the ...
    • What shape is the earth?
    • th? Today we can look at a globe and know that the earth is somewhat like a ball, a sphere. The Qur'an makes certain statements that led muslim scientists to understand long before their European counterparts that the...
    • The Secret of Happiness
    • ss There are so many points of views about this subject that it is too difficult to define it comprehensively. These kinds of discord are because of man’s different views towards the life and its purpose. If you ask a y...
    • Virtual Museum
    • eum UAE History - Ancient artifacts Coins    C oinage has been used in the U.A.E. since the 4th century B.C. when the first coins in the area - imitations of Athenian types from ancient Greece - were struc...
    • Islam and the concept of friendship
    • Humans are social creatures by nature; they're always in need of friends and companions. Most of our lives depend on interaction with others. Strong individuals are the core of a strong community, something that Muslim...
    • Rights of Friends
    • nds Merits of Friends        Man has longed for making friendships so that he can obtain individuals supporting him, alleviating his troubles, and sharing in his sorrow and joy. Amir ul-...
    • "LOVE" FROM THE QUR'ANIC CONTEXT
    •   In our previous issues, we have discussed `salat' and `zikr' from the Quranic point of view. This month, we will examine how our innate longing for the remembrance (zikr) of Allah springs forth from love and shall...
    • UAEU (The United Arab Emirates University)
    • y) Message from the Chancellor T he United Arab Emirates University was established to accomplish a mission, based on a clear, far reaching vision of H. H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, The president ...
    • CONCEPT OF WEALTH IN ISLAM
    • LAM   The need for remedial action in certain situations is also emphasized in Verse 5 of Chapter 4 of the Qur'an, which reads:   "And do not give away your property, which Allah has made for you a (mea...
    • A Muslim Celebration
    • Muslims have two major celebrations in the year. Both are called Eid (meaning “celebration”). Eid Al-Fitr, or the Celebration of Breaking the Fast, marks the end of Ramadan. Ramadan is...
    • THE INIMITABILITY OF THE QURAN
    • In addition to the scientific and historical points of view, the Qur'an also possesses an astounding, inimitable style from the literary perspective. It first needs to be stated that the exposition in the Qur'an addre...
    • The Nightly Journey to the Beloved
    • ved The modern mind responds in different ways to one of the most important events in Prophetic and Islamic history - the "Me'raj" or the nightly Ascension of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), through the seven heavens,...
    • Laylatul Qadr (the Night of Power)
    • er) T he month of Ramadhan has been singled out for special worship (`Ibadat) and exclusive favors. It is a month unlike other months. One reason for this, as defined by the Qur'an, is because the Holy Qur'an was revea...
    • Ali, Son of Abu Talib
    • The complete interpreter of the Quran, Is a man well-known around? Ali, son of Abu Talib Ali, son of Abu Talib. Second believer in Rasulallah, Like the soul of the body of Islam, Son...
    • “Ahya,” Reviving the Hearts
    • The name of ‘ALI’ (High) is one of the divine attributes and it was uttered by the Messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Imam Ali (AS) is the symbol of this great name. ...
    • International Islamic University Malaysia
    • sia http://www.iiu.edu.my Introduction to IIUM There is absolutely no other Islamic University in the world like the IIUM. It is the only Islamic university which uses English as its medium of instruction and admini...
    • Imam Hassan Mujtaba (AS)
    • On the Birth Anniversary of Imam Hassan (AS) Mahjubah sends congratulations to all Muslims of the world and uses this opportunity to present a brief summary of his....
    • Ramadan All Over the World
    • rld Now that Ramadan has begun, different people have their own customs and their own way of spending the holy month. We found out more about the different Ramadan customs of many Islamic nations and how they vary; y...
    • The Death of our Lady Khadija-tul-Kubra (SA)
    • SA) And Abu Talib (619 AD)    Hazrat Khadija (SA), the wife, the companion and the friend of Muhammad Mustafa (pbuh), the Messenger of Allah, and the benefactress of Islam and the Muslims, fell ill. Her illnes...
    • In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
    • ul. Introducing Ramadan to Children A ll praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. First, it is the duty of parents to inculcate the love of Islamic acts of worship in the he...