Articles History

The Origins of New Islamic Year

Discovering Islam Team 09 July, 2024 This month marks the beginning of a new Islamic year, which was initiated after the Hijrah, or emigration, of Prophet Muhammad  and which marked the…

Articles Nature and Science

Knowing What Lunar Calendar Is

Dr. Mosallam Shaltout 07 July, 2024 The moon is the earth’s dark satellite, visible only by reflecting the light of the sun. The visible area of the moon changes daily according…

Articles Prophet Muhammad

Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Hijrah Today Reflections on Hijrah

Maria Zain 06 July, 2024 Editor’s Note: On the occasion of Hijrah, the author reflects on this remarkable occasion, and sheds light on some of the social lessons derived from Hijrah….

Articles Islam

The First Month of the Year – Why Is It Called Muharram?

Discovering Islam Team 06 July, 2024 Allah’s sacred month of Muharram is a blessed and important month. It is the first month of the Hijri calendar and is one of the four sacred months concerning…

Articles Islam

Scientific Pros of Lunar Calendar

Dr. Karima Burns 06 July, 2024 The Islamic calendar, based purely on lunar cycles, was first introduced in 638 CE by the close Companion of the Prophet (SAW) and the second…

Articles Controversial Issues

War on Gaza: Why are UK universities inviting police to curb student protests?

Last May, student groups all over the UK created encampment to pressure their institutions to end ties with and divest from arms manufacturers and companies complicit in Israel’s apartheid regime and genocide. Following more…

Articles Prophet Muhammad

This is How the Prophet’s Best Friend Converted to Islam

Aisha Stacey 28 June, 2024 Just imagine for a moment that your neighbor and best friend drew you aside and told you in all seriousness that he was a messenger…

Articles Prophet Muhammad

Do You Really Know the Story of Hijrah?

Selma Cook 28 June, 2024 Editor’s note: In this article, Selma Cook narrates the story of Prophet Muhammad’s Hijrah to Madinah as an informative background for parents. Read the story…

Articles Prophet Muhammad

Abu Bakr: The Prophet’s Best Friend and Supporter

Latiefa Achmat 27 June, 2024 Abu Bakr was the dearest friend of the Prophet Muhammad. The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to speak about Abu Bakr remarking on how…

Acts of Worship Articles

At a Crossroads? Learn Why Istikharah Prayer Is Important for You

Hazem Said and Maha Ezzeddine 25 June, 2024 Jabir ibn `Abdillah reported that the Prophet used to teach the Companions to make Istikharah Prayer in every matter, just as he would teach…