The Circle in Islamic Art
The circle holds a fundamental place in Islamic art, it represents unity, infinity, and the oneness of God (Tawhid). Unlike other shapes,...
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Tea Traditions in Muslim Cultures
In Muslim countries, tea is more than just a hot drink. It is very important to the heritage, traditions and cultures in which it...
Islam in Japan
Japan, renowned for its rich cultural heritage & deep historical roots, has gently incorporated Islam into its societal fabric. The story...
Spanish Words with Arabic Origin
Did you know there are approximately 4,000 Spanish words with Arabic origins? The influence of Arabic on the Spanish language is due to...
Remembering Malcolm X by Tareq A. Ramadan
El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, best known to the world as Malcolm X, was a social revolutionary, human rights leader, civil rights activist,...
Muslim Woman Scientist: Mariam Astrulabi
Mariam Astrulabi was a Muslim scientist & astronomer born in Syria during the 10th century. She is known for developing Astrolabes, an...
The “Father of Surgery” Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi
Known as the “Father of Surgery” Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi is a pioneering 10th century Muslim physician, who made significant...
From Mecca to Europe - The Origins of the Coffee House
Did you know the coffee house first emerged in the Arab world? The origins of coffee houses trace back to 15th-century Mecca in Saudi...
From Sadeeq to Khaleel - 12 Levels of Friendship in Arabic
Did you know that in Arabic, there are 12 levels of friendship? For every level of friendship, there is an Arabic word to describe it....
The Autobiography of Omar ibn Said, A Muslim Slave
In 1807, Omar ibn Said, a Muslim scholar, was stolen from Senegal & sold into slavery in America. He left behind an autobiography written...
The Story of the Samosa
Although many think the samosa originated in South Asia, its roots can be traced back to Central Asia & the Middle East. In Arab...
Chess & Muslim Heritage
Chess is a significant part of Muslim history. The game originated in northern India in the 6th century AD & spread to Persia. When the...
The Art of Hausa Architecture
Hausa architecture from Northern Nigeria, is perhaps one of the least known but most beautiful aspects of Hausa culture. It has been in...
The Arabic Abjad
Did you know the Arabic language has an “abjad” system and not an alphabet? The Arabic abjad is made up of 28 letters, written from...
Contemporary Perspectives of the Holy Kaaba
Historically, many artists have been inspired by the Holy Kaaba. Their artworks are beautiful & spiritual visual representations of the...
Hajj Certificates: A Beautiful History
This beautiful 15th century scroll commemorates the Hajj – the pilgrimage to Mecca – by a woman called Maymunah. Illustrated with images...
The Art of Arabic: English Words with Arabic Origins
For 1000 years, Arabic was the primary international language of commerce, scholarship & politics, much as English is today. Over the...
Dhul Hijjah - A Blessed Month
Today is the first day of Dhul Hijjah. But what is Dhul Hijjah? In the Islamic calendar, Dhul Hijjah marks the final month of the year....
The Father of Robotics: Al-Jazari
Ever wondered who invented robotics? Ismail al-Jazari, a Muslim inventor from the 12th century is known as the "father of robotics" due...
Layla and Majnun - A Love Story
"Layla and Majnun" is a famous tragic love story about the 7th-century Bedouin poet Qays ibn al-Mulawwah and his lover Layla bint Mahdi ...
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