Mariam Astrulabi - Muslim Woman Scientist Who Developed the Arstrolabe
Mariam Astrulabi was a pioneering female Muslim scientist & astronomer, born in Syria during the 10th century. She is known for...
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Arabic & Islamic Crater-Names on the Moon
Did you know 24 craters of the Moon have names of Arabic and Islamic origin? These craters are named after famous scholars of Islamic...
A Manifestation of the Divine: Islamic Geometry
The beauty & complexity of Islamic geometric patterns is deeply connected to spirituality & symbolism. Believed to reflect the underlying...
Islamic Art & Architecture in Spain
In 711, the Islamic Empire ruled the Iberian peninsula after its conquest under the Berber general Tariq ibn-Ziayd. By 732, Al-Andalus...
Algorithms, Algebra & Astronomy: Muhammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi
Ever wondered who paved the way for the age of algorithms? It was a 9th-century Muslim genius, mathematician, geographer & astronomer,...
The Enchanting Wisteria of the Grande Mosquée de Paris
The Grande Mosquée de Paris was built as a tribute to the Muslim soldiers who fought for France in World War I. Within the mosque, there...
Ibn Sina: Medicine & Modern Science
Did you know that the Persian scholar of medicine, Ibn Sina (980-1037) suspected some diseases were spread by microorganisms. To prevent...
Architectural Wonders of Uzbekistan
The architecture of Uzbekistan is considered a symbol of the history of peoples. From the majestic minarets of Samarkand to the intricate...
Ancient Mud Mosques
Ancient mud mosques in the Muslim world are spectacular & sustainable. They keep us cool in summer & warm in winter, & withstand extreme...
The Seven Skies
Muslims believe in the existence of seven skies or heavens. The seven skies serves as a reminder of the vastness and complexity of the...
Arabic Expression of Love
Arabic is one of the most romantic languages. It has at least 11 words for love and each of them conveys a different stage in the process...
The Art of Tatreez - Palestinian Embroidery
Once a traditional craft practiced by village women, Palestinian embroidery has become an important symbol of Palestinian culture &...
The Enchanting Socotra Island
The Socotra Island in Yemen has long been a land of mystery. Described as ‘The Galapagos of the Middle East’ & ‘The Jewel of Arabia,’ the...
Laylat-al-Qadr - The Night of Power
Tonight could be Laylat-al-Qadr - one of the holiest nights in the Islamic calendar, when Angel Jibril revealed the Qur'an’s first verses...
Eid Desserts - Fusion Flavours from Across the Muslim World
From Baklava Cheesecake to Chocolate Samosas, fusion desserts are a fantastic way to celebrate. Food bloggers are reimagining flavours...
Bayt al-Ma’mur - Kaaba in Heaven
Did you know there is a Kaaba in heaven? Muslims believe Bayt al-Ma’mur is an exact replica of the Holy Kaaba outside the realms of human...
Rebuilding the Great Mosque of Djenne
Each year, the residents of central Mali work together to preserve one of the most iconic structures in both Islamic & African...
Spectacular Mosque Ceilings Across the World
During the last 10 nights of Ramadan, many Muslims spend more time in Mosques in contemplation & prayer. Mosque ceilings are designed to...
The Roses of Taif
Every spring roses bloom in the western Saudi city of Taif, turning pockets of the Kingdom’s vast desert landscape a vivid & fragrant...
The ‘Book Market of Baghdad’ - Al-Mutanabbi Street
Welcome to Al-Mutanabbi Street the ‘Book Market of Baghdad’, where books remain in the street at night because Iraqis say: “The reader...
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