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From folktales to world literature

From folktales to world literature, get to know him

Folktales are one of the oldest forms of human expression, a mirror that has reflected the conscience, history and beliefs of peoples throughout the ages. Through these tales passed down orally, a literary identity crystallized that combined wisdom and simplicity, and laid the first foundations of what we know today as folk tales to world literature, as these tales moved from the borders of local communities to [...]

Islam's first constitution for coexistence

What was the first constitution of coexistence in Islam?

Since ancient times, generations have been searching for the roots of justice and the foundations of coexistence among people, and Muslims always look back to the first constitution of coexistence in Islam, known as the Madinah newspaper, as a pivotal moment in the history of Islamic legislation. This document was not just a political agreement, but a declaration of the principles of equality and mutual respect between groups of society, at a time when religious conflicts [...]

Islamic Conquests Series (The Battle of the Trench)

Learn about the series of Islamic conquests (The Battle of the Trench)

Have you ever wondered why the series of Islamic conquests (the Battle of the Trench) remains a milestone in Islamic history? This battle was not just a passing military confrontation, but a pivotal turning point in the course of the nascent Islamic state. It revealed the features of steadfastness, strategic planning, and the ability to face the siege in the harshest conditions, which made it firmly entrenched in the memory of history [...]

What is contemporary Islamic literature?

Contemporary Islamic literature is making its presence felt on the cultural scene, expressing the hopes and challenges of Muslims at a time when modernity is intertwined with the fundamentals of faith. This literature is not only a reflection of reality, but also opens spaces for dialogue on issues of identity, faith, and relationship with society and the surrounding world, in a style that combines the depth of the message with the ingenuity of the narrative. Through the diversity of [...]

Islamic thought

What is Islamic thought?

Imagine a civilization that was able over centuries to build bridges between spirit and mind and engage in a constant search for truth, justice and knowledge; this is the role that Islamic thought played in the history of Muslims. It was not just an educational system, but a vital engine that guided the movement of renewal and ijtihad in understanding religion, transferring it from the texts to the fields of daily life, to become [...]

The Journey of Hadith Transcription

Throughout history, no nation has been as careful with the words of its prophet as the Islamic nation in preserving the Hadith of the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, until the Hadith became a tight system of narration and transmission, fenced by strict rules of authentication and scrutiny, and backed by men who were recognized for their honesty, justice and memorization. The journey of [...]

A glimpse from al-Tabari to al-Dhahabi: Our first sources as seen by the modern reader

A glimpse from al-Tabari to al-Dhahabi: Our first sources as seen by the modern reader

The greatness of a nation is not measured by the abundance of its books, but by its ability to understand those books and rediscover their meanings in the light of the current moment. Hence, returning to scholars such as Al-Tabari, Ibn Hazm and Al-Dhahabi is not a retrogression, but a return to the roots to build branches and establish a cognitive identity at a time when superficial readings and hasty interpretations are competing, so reading their works today should be done [...].

البلاغة: جمال القول وبيان الفكرة

What is rhetoric: The beauty of speech and the statement of an idea? Definition and concept

In a world where words and methods abound, rhetoric has remained a refined art that accurately reveals the depth of thought and expression, because it is not just phrases or words that are used only, but it is an art that depends on the choice of words in a balanced and eloquent way, which represents the bridge that connects both the speaker and the recipient, and that is why there has always been what is called the science of rhetoric: [...]

Masterpieces from our Islamic heritage

The best books from Dar al-Zaman on masterpieces from our Islamic heritage

We belong to a time when the pace of life is accelerating due to the huge development we are witnessing in various fields, especially technology in particular, but in light of this development, the Islamic heritage remains a beacon that lights the way for us and even reminds us of the greatness of this civilization that dug a lot of achievements in various fields such as science, art, ethics and many others, there are many [...]

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