An unsurpassed legacy has reached its temporal conclusion. The greatest sports figure and celebrity of the 20th century has passed. Rather than mourn his death, we continue to celebrate his […]
Islam
Female Sufis in the Medieval Period
WOMAN WITH A SPRAY OF FLOWERS, ISFAHAN, IRAN, CA. 1595 Dr. Lloyd Ridgeon talks about the role of Sufi women in the medieval period. Ridgeone examines positive and negative portrayals of […]
On Images of The Prophet
The author explores images of the Prophet Muhammad through creating an historical and cultural timeline sourced from Islamic texts, book art, and paintings. I post this as a point of interest and insight […]
Photography by Hussain Khalaf
Outstanding work by Bahraini photographer Hussain Khalaf. He is a freelance photographer whose […]
Eid Mubarak!!
Taqabbalallâhu minnâ wa minkum God accept from us and you It means “[May] God accept from us and you [our fasts and deeds]”. The Companions of the Islamic prophet Muhammad […]
when honesty is lost
Timeless wisdom found in the words of the Prophet Muhammad. I personally expand it to remind me the mark found of the end in many important things. I find the link […]
Ramadan Kareem, Generous Ramadan
Kul ‘am wa enta bi-khair! May every year find you in good health! Ramaḍān, in Islam, is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. It begins and ends with the […]