A friend is not a friend unless he protects his friend in his absence and when he is in trouble, and unless he protects his friend’s children and his inheritance after he dies. - Teachings of Imam Ali (ra), attributed to Al-Jahiz


Webinar Series (Aug 9-18): Muharram a Time for Sacrifice and Reformation
In collaboration with the World Council of Muslims for Interfaith Relations and Stand with Dignity, IslamiCity will be hosting a live daily talk and discussion about how we can use Muharram as a time for Sacrifice and Reformation.



History of Hijrah: Migration for Peace and Justice
After Muhammad (sa) had preached publicly for more than a decade, the opposition to him reached such a high pitch that, fearful for their safety, he sent some of his adherents to Ethiopia, where the Christian ruler extended protection to them, the memory of which has been



The Hijrah, Urbanization and Human Development
People are both the creators and demolishers of every civilizational accomplishment. They, too, are the only beneficiaries of each and every valuable civilizational upshot. Similarly, people are the creators and inhabitants of cities, a locus of civilization. They create cities and then live and work in them. They do this either commendably, thus securing and enjoying the fruits of their



The Quran and the Power of دعا (Dua’a)  
It is a universal truth that intention is the driving force behind every human action. The more powerful one’s intention, the more passionate one will be about one’s action. But before carrying out one’s program of action, if one first finds out what the Quran’s command (i.e., Divine law) says in this matter and then ..



Muslim Scientist Couple Driving mRNA Vaccine Revolution
As COVID-19 spread, BioNTech cofounders Turkish-born Muslims named Dr. Uğur Şahin and Dr. Özlem Türeci had one goal: to make a safe, effective vaccine faster than ever before.



Lecture 6: This is Your Brain on Prayer
This lecture begins looking at the profound effects of activating the spirituality neural network in the brain from a neurophysiology perspective. Data is presented that prayer has profound effects, such as



Rashta
Lentils also held a high place in early Islamic culture, and are called “a dish of the friends of God”. It is believe that the Prophet enjoyed this dish.



Maasha Allah. Replica of a centuries old ceramic tile. Faux Canvas Frame. Overall Frame size 17 x 17 inches.
This vividly colored artwork is a replica of a centuries old ceramic tile. The Arabic phrase "ma sha'Allah" ...... meaning; "as God wills" or "as God wishes" has become a part of the daily discourse of pious Muslims.



FREE CHILDREN APP: LISTEN & COLOR: FRUITS, VEGGIES, & PLANTS
For iPhone and iPad - Kids finger paint drawings depicting things Allah has created, such as, Fruits, Veggies, & Plants. They also hear the accompanying spoken comments that explain the Quranic concept depicted on the page ..