Mariam Astrulabi was a pioneering female Muslim scientist & astronomer, born in Syria during the 10th century. She is known for...

Did you know 24 craters of the Moon have names of Arabic and Islamic origin? These craters are named after famous scholars of Islamic...

The beauty & complexity of Islamic geometric patterns is deeply connected to spirituality & symbolism. Believed to reflect the underlying...

In 711, the Islamic Empire ruled the Iberian peninsula after its conquest under the Berber general Tariq ibn-Ziayd. By 732, Al-Andalus...

Ever wondered who paved the way for the age of algorithms? It was a 9th-century Muslim genius, mathematician, geographer & astronomer,...

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...

Did you know that the Persian scholar of medicine, Ibn Sina (980-1037) suspected some diseases were spread by microorganisms. To prevent...

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 in the Muslim world are spectacular & sustainable. They keep us cool in summer & warm in winter, & withstand extreme...

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 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...

Once a traditional craft practiced by village women, Palestinian embroidery has become an important symbol of Palestinian culture &...

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...

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...

From Baklava Cheesecake to Chocolate Samosas, fusion desserts are a fantastic way to celebrate. Food bloggers are reimagining flavours...

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...

Each year, the residents of central Mali work together to preserve one of the most iconic structures in both Islamic & African...

During the last 10 nights of Ramadan, many Muslims spend more time in Mosques in contemplation & prayer. Mosque ceilings are designed to...

Every spring roses bloom in the western Saudi city of Taif, turning pockets of the Kingdom’s vast desert landscape a vivid & fragrant...

Welcome to Al-Mutanabbi Street the ‘Book Market of Baghdad’, where books remain in the street at night because Iraqis say: “The reader...