Latinized Names of Muslim Scholars
Latinized Name Arabic Name Biographical Sketch Abalphatus, Asphahanensis Abū ‘l-Fath Mahmūd Ibn Muhammad al-Isfahānī 10th century mathematician from Iran. He flourished around 982 CE in Isfahan, editor of, and commentator on, some books of Apollonius’ Conics. His work on the Conics was known in Europe. ...

Ramadan on Quarantine, for "Auld Lang Syne"
For many years, the Holy Month of Ramadan has traditionally been the time of maximum activities for both the Ukrainian and the international Muslim communities. The Muslims try their best to do as much good deeds as possible during this blessed month, including self-improvement and character building. Besides, Ramadan is traditionally the time of the utmost consolidation of the believers, promoted...

Infographic: Night of Ascension (Al-Miraj)

Infographic: Three Holy Months
We pray that all of our readers have  blessed Rajab and Shaba’an, and with health and faith reach the blessed month of Ramadan. Tonight in Turkey will be celebrated as ‘Recep kandil’ or the first Thursday night in the month of Rajab, when prayers for the three consecutive holy months are offered. This summer, Rajab, Shaba’an and Ramadan follow most of May, June and July, and the Eid-ul-Fitr (...

Calendar of 3 Holy Months 2020

5th Volume 2nd Issue of Journal of Hadith and Sira is Now Availa
The 5th Volume 2nd Issue of Journal of Hadith and Sira is published. In this issue you may find articles, review essay, obituary and books reviews. The titles, writers and translators are as follows:   Articles Halit Çil – Risâlet Öncesi ve Sonrası Hz. Muhammed’in Hayatında Himaye Kavramının Sorun Çözücü İzdüşümleri Hüseyin Akgün – Mehdîlik Hadislerinin Hadis Rivâyet Coğrafyası Açısından İnc...

Time to be mobilized…
On Friday, March 15, 2019, one of the most harrowing and brutal attacks of recent years in Christchurch, New Zealand, targeted Muslims who came together for Friday prayers. As Meridyen, we pray the Almighty to give patience for the families of those who are martyred in these attacks and offer prompt recovery for the wounded. We invite the whole Islamic world for solidarity... Considering the conn...

Surah An-Nisa
1. O mankind! Be dutiful to your Lord, Who created you from a single person (Adam), and from him (Adam) He created his wife [Hawwa (Eve)], and from them both He created many men and women and fear Allah through Whom you demand your mutual (rights), and (do not cut the relations of) the wombs (kinship). Surely, Allah is Ever an All-Watcher over you. 2. And give unto orphans their property and do...

Surah Al-Imran
1. Alif-Lam-Mim. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'an, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings].   2. Allah! La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the Ever Living, the One Who sustains and protects all that exists.   3. It is He Who has sent down the Book (the Qur'an) to you (Muhammad ) with truth, confirming what came before it. And he sent dow...

Surah Al-Baqarah
In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful 1. Alif-Lam-Mim. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'an and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings]. 2. This is the Book (the Qur'an), whereof there is no doubt, a guidance to those who are Al-Muttaqun [the pious and righteous persons who fear Allah much (abstain from all kinds of sins and evil deeds which He has forbi...

Surah Al-Fatiha
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.   All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds.   The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful,   Sovereign of the Day of Recompense.   It is You we worship and You we ask for help.   Guide us to the straight path –   The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked Your...

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