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Prophet Muhammad
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Prophet Muhammad (محمد) was born in Mecca in 570 CE and is considered the last prophet in Islam. He is known for receiving the revelations that form the Quran and for his role in uniting the Arabian Peninsula under Islam.
“My happy place is when I’m mixing up Arabic and English to bring stories to life” | Sirine Demachkie | 9273 Roots #10
Her happy place is "mixing up Arabic and English (Arablish) to bring stories to life." Lebanese-Australian author Sirine Demachkie discusses creating bilingual books to help kids connect with their heritage, her love for Khalil Gibran, and her favorite childhood expression.
“I am a children’s book author and critic” | Dina Elabed | 9273 Roots #6
Dina Elabed, founder of Arabic Book A Month, is dedicated to making quality Arabic books accessible and loved by children. She shares her insights on children's literature and her favorite Arabic expressions.
“Black Crows” (غرابيب سود): Arabic TV Series & Islamic Meaning
"Black Crows" (غرابيب سود), an MBC drama, depicts the rise of extremism from a female perspective. This article provides information on where to watch the series (formerly on Netflix, some episodes on YouTube) and delves into the multi-layered meaning of its title, "Gharabeeb Soud," as found in the Quran and Islamic interpretations.
What’s the Real Difference Between al-Rahman and al-Rahim?
The Arabic names al-Rahmān (الرَّحْمٰن) and al-Rahīm (الرَّحِيم) both mean "merciful," but they are not synonyms. This article clarifies their subtle distinctions in Islam: al-Rahmān (The Compassionate) signifies Allah's universal mercy for all, while al-Rahīm (The Merciful) denotes His specific mercy for believers.
Hijri to Gregorian Converter: The Easiest Way to Convert Islamic Dates
Converting Hijri (Islamic) years to Gregorian (Western) years can be tricky, but a simple approximation formula helps. This article explains the lunar Hijri calendar, provides an easy mathematical formula for conversion (Year Gregorian ≈ Year Hijri × 0.97 + 622), and offers online tools for precise date transformations.
