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Islam and its connection to the Arabic language: articles about history, Islamic terms, the style and grammar of the Qur’an, stories from the Prophet Muhammad.
Quiz: How well do you know the 99 names of Allah? Full quiz
A quiz about the 99 names of Allah (أَسْمَاءُ ٱللّهِ ٱلْحُسْنَىٰ). The 99 words are attributed to God by Muslims.
Quiz: How well do you know the 99 names of Allah? 20 random questions
A quiz about the 99 names of Allah (أَسْمَاءُ ٱللّهِ ٱلْحُسْنَىٰ). The 99 words are attributed to God by Muslims.
What are the sources of sunnah.com and shamela.ws?
sunnah.com and shamela.ws are popular websites among Arabic and Islamic students. What sources do they use and who is behind these websites? Guest author Mohamed has some answers.
E-rug “Sajdah” helps memorize the prayer ritual and the Qur’an
Must-have for geeks: a smart prayer rug with an LED display - to pray and recite the Qur'an correctly. The only downside: the price.
Did the first mosques in Islam have minarets?
Answer: Probably not. The minaret today is one of the most important and prominent symbols of Islam. But in the very beginning, this was different.
What does فأسقيناكموه mean?
The Arabic expression فأسقيناكموه means "and we gave it to you to drink". This intriguing phrase is from the Quran. Let's analyze it.
Why is the Quran so difficult to read?
In the Holy Quran there are certain rhetorical styles that are unique. Among them are Iltifat and various forms of emphasis. An overview.
The Netflix series Messiah and the al-Dajjal
Muslim viewers of the Netflix series "Messiah" were irritated - because they were reminded of the al-Dajjal. Who is the Dajjal?
How to learn Arabic calligraphy – an introduction (part 1)
Arabic calligraphy is an exceptional art. Many Arabic students want to learn it - however, it is a long journey.
The word Shaytan: Is there a difference between Satan, Iblis and the Devil in Arabic?
There is a difference between Satan, Iblis, and the Devil in Arabic. Let's analyze the terms and see how to use them.