Has it ever occurred to you that behind the walls of Medina lies a scientific treasure of equal value to the greatest libraries of the Islamic world? The Arif Hikmat Library is not just a place where ancient manuscripts are kept, but a living memory that has its roots in 1270 AH/1854 AD, when it was founded as a beacon of knowledge and a destination for researchers from far and wide. For almost two centuries, this [...]

Do you sometimes give yourself a chance to dive into the depth of words that have transcended the boundaries of time? Classical Arabic poetry has captured the hearts of writers and readers throughout the ages, with its timeless verses carrying the magic of meaning and beauty of expression, until each verse became a painting that pulsates with wisdom and emotion. These verses are not just words inscribed on paper, but a living legacy that captures the features of [...]

المجاز والاستعارة هما روح التعبير العربي ونبضه المتجدد؛ فبهما تتحول الكلمات من مجرد أدوات وصف إلى لوحات تنبض بالخيال والإيحاء. في الشعر والرواية وحتى في حديثنا اليومي، نجد أنفسنا نستخدم المجاز دون أن نشعر، لنمنح المعاني عمقًا ولونًا وإحساسًا يتجاوز حدود اللغة المباشرة. أليس مدهشًا كيف يمكن لتعبيرٍ واحدٍ مجازي أن يعبّر عن شعورٍ معقّد […]

Have you ever felt the impact of a Friday preacher addressing hearts before ears? Oratory in Islam: The eloquence of the pulpit and Friday lessons is not just words, but an integrated art that combines an effective word, deep thought, and a noble goal. Since the dawn of Islam, the sermon has been a living means of spreading religious values and strengthening faith, carrying a message of reform and an invitation to reflection and action. It is [...]

هل فكرتم يومًا بما تخبئه أطراف الصفحات في الكتب القديمة من أسرار؟ تلك الهوامش الصغيرة التي تمر عليها العيون سريعًا كانت في الحقيقة مساحات أبدع فيها العلماء في تسجيل خواطرهم، وانتقاداتهم، وتعقيباتهم العميقة. إن الهوامش والتعليقات: أسرار العلماء على أطراف الصفحات ليست مجرد إضافات عابرة، بل هي امتداد لروح النص، وجسرٌ يربط بين القراءة الفردية […]

هل فكرتم يومًا في السر الذي يجعل بعض الأدباء يتركون بصمتهم في وجدان اللغة العربية؟ سيرة ذاتية (مصطفى صادق الرافعي) هي من تلك السير التي لا يمكن تجاهلها، فهي تنسج خيوطها من عبقرية لغوية نادرة وتجربة إنسانية غنية. يبحث الكثيرون عن معرفة تفاصيل حياته ومسيرته الأدبية التي شكّلت جزءًا جوهريًا من نهضة الأدب العربي الحديث، […]

Have you ever wondered how a heritage book (Ihya al-'Ulum al-Din) managed to remain present in the minds of readers and scholars for more than nine centuries? It is not just an ancient work, but an intellectual and spiritual journey that Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali formulated in a way that blends mind and heart, science and behavior, making it one of the most prominent titles in the Islamic heritage throughout the ages. [...]

Have you ever imagined how the features of Islamic identity were preserved for centuries, and how heritage books triumphed over oblivion to remain beacons that guide researchers and scholars? A book of heritage (al-Mawtas) by Imam Malik is not just an ancient scientific relic, but a living witness to the greatness of Islamic thought when science and faith met, and together they created the first comprehensive compilation combining hadith and jurisprudence in [...].

When we read about the brotherhood between the Muhajireen and the Ansar in Medina, we see how that historical moment turned into a milestone in the march of the Islamic nation. This brotherhood was more than just a transient social relationship; it was a practical embodiment of solidarity and altruism, as the Prophet planted the roots of a new society based on cooperation, justice, and solidarity. Through the fraternization between [...]