Contemplating the blessed verse, ‘وَمَا خَلَقْتُ الْجِنَّ وَالْإِنْسَ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُونِ’ (I did not create the jinn and humans except to worship Me), which points to the ultimate purpose of creation, …
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Lady Khadija (Khadija bint Khuwaylid) was the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the first person to accept Islam. She was a wealthy and noble merchant in Mecca, …
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The holy month of Ramadan is one of the most auspicious times of the year for self-improvement and individual as well as social reform. During this month, Muslims strive to …
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CulturalIranology
Ramadan: The Spring of the Holy Quran. How?
by alhoda Pubby alhoda Pub 7 minutes readIntroduction Should one continue to recite the Holy Qur’an during the blessed month of Ramadan? Or should one meditate on it, or perhaps do both? It is customary for those …
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Women & Family
The Importance of Family from the Viewpoint of the Holy Qur’an
by alhoda Pubby alhoda Pub 7 minutes readThe Importance of Family from the Viewpoint of the Holy Qur’an, the Blessed month of Ramadan, and Nowruz The coincidence of the blessed month of Ramadan, the spring of …
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Nowruz is one of the oldest and most significant festivities of the Ajams (non-Arabs, particularly Persians). Throughout the millennia of civilization, it has embodied the ancient customs, religious beliefs, worldviews, …
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Nowruz is an ancient festivity with a long history over a vast area. Even though geographical borders and divisions have separated lands and created distinct territories known as countries, the …
CulturalWomen & Family
Nowruz, the Festivity of Cultural Bonds and Convergence among Nations
by alhoda Pub
by alhoda Pub
5 minutes read
Although political borders are respectable, the cultural connections among the countries where Nowruz is celebrated are too profound to be overlooked. Nowruz is a legacy rooted in shared rich cultural …
Women & Family
Nowruz the Guardian of Authentic Innate, Human, and Iranian Identity
by alhoda Pub
by alhoda Pub
4 minutes read
Celebrated across a vast region, including Iran, East Asia, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Balkans, Nowruz is an ancient festival rich in tradition. Due to its historical significance and …
As the editor-in-chief of this month’s issue, I find it a privilege to celebrate two profound occasions that mark renewal, reflection, and joy: Ramadan and Nowruz. Though they stem from …
