A group of dentists at the King Saud University (KSU) have studied the medicinal properties of the miswak (teeth cleaning sticks) commonly used in Arab and Asian countries, and have concluded that “the beneficial effects of miswak for oral hygiene and dental health of a person using miswak are equal to, if not greater than, [...]

The Qur’an, disclosing some facts about iron unknown in the 7th century, said: "And We sent down iron, in which is mighty power, as well as many benefits for mankind." (Qur’an, 57:25) Literal translation. Arabic ‘Anzala’ means to send down. (Al-Mawrid, A. Yusuf Ali) It is said that iron is extracted from the depths of [...]

The Ka’abah (the House of ALLAH) in Makkah is covered by a black cloth known as ‘Kiswa’, which is manufactured and changed every year. There is a special factory in Saudi Arabia that is dedicated to make Kiswa. It costs approximately SAR 17 million (4.5 million USD). The cloth is made of 670 kgs (1477.09 [...]

Assalaamu’alekum Dear Brothers/Sisters in Islam - Attached please find a document (from its source) that has a wide collection of Du’as. I hope it is something useful. To print this document please click on the “iPaper” link and then the “Print” option.

The sleep-wake cycle of the pineal gland becomes disrupted as we increasingly eat, socialize and sleep not questioning the psychological and physical effects of our pre-occupations. In trying to keep up with the schedules of the day it becomes increasingly difficult to switch-off the problems of the outside world we take home affecting domestic commitments. [...]

Henna plant (scientifically known as Lawsonia Inermis, also known as “Mehndi”) is well known for long time in the Arab and Muslim world, extensively grown in India and Sudan and used mainly for cosmetic purposes. Over the last many years I have used Henna as medicine after I read the Hadith about it that the Prophet [...]

Early last Saturday, Emir of Makkah, Prince Khaled Al-Faisal and religious officials took up brooms and cloths perfumed with rosewater to wash the interior of the Ka’bah. Barefoot, they finished washing the Ka’bah by wiping the marble walls and floors of the small room with scented oils, re-enacting a tradition started by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) [...]

Splitting of the Moon. Death of the Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. A form of death which will kill thousands of Muslims. (Understood to refer to the plague of Amwas during the caliphate of Umar ibn al-Khattab.) A major fighting in Madinah (understood to refer to the battle of al-Harrah [...]

Comes the hajj season, and I am reminded of the wonders of aab-i-Zumzum. Let me go back to how it all started. In 1971, an Egyptian doctor wrote to the European Press, a letter saying that aab-i-Zumzum was not fit for drinking purposes. I immediately thought that this was just a form of prejudice against the [...]

Amazing as it sounds, but fortunately for the Muslims of the world, It is an established fact. Have a look at a map of the world and you will find Indonesia on the eastern side of the earth. The major cities of Indonesia are Java, Sumatra, Borneo and Saibil. As soon as dawn breaks on [...]