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Articles by Sumaya El-Zaher
Isfahan, The City That Was Once Called “Half The World”
Isfahan is Iran’s third largest city and number-one tourist destination, with an impressive history and outstanding architecture. The city that was once called ‘Isfahan nasf-e jahan’ which literally means ‘Isfahan is half the world’. A rhyming proverb that is justifiable. It was one of the largest cities in the world and had been given the honor to be the capital of Iran twice.
Australian Muslims travel for hours to feed exhausted fire-fighters
Australia’s bushfire crisis is showing us how small gestures can have a big impact. Australia is experiencing one of the worst bushfire crises ever. For the past few months it has been endlessly fighting against the devastating blazes. So, these Muslims decided to travel all the way to an affected area to help the local community. The Newport Islamic Society couldn’t stand just watching from the sidelines and decided to take action.
Bayt al-Hikma Proves that Science Was an Important Factor Throughout Islamic History - So No, It's Not Contradictory!
Built in the 8th century, as a library and translation institute, Bayt al Hikmah, or House of Wisdom in English, was one of the crowning feature of the Abbasid capital of Baghdad. Baghdad’s initial development can largely be credited to the caliph Harun al Rashid (Aaron the Upright). Under his stewardship, Baghdad began a course that would lead it to reigning supreme as the intellectual and cultural center of world.
A Mosque Built by Camel Breeders: The Beauty of the Marree Mosque in Australia Lies in Its Simplicity
Historical Mosques always have something so enriching and mystical about them, that when one caches a glimpse of it, they are left in awe of the architecture they are witnessing. Their structure speaks, even when no sound is heard about the souls that resided there. So let’s take a trip down memory lane and rediscover the mosque that was build on the land down under. The Marree Mosque was build in Marree, South Australia, around the year 1882.
This Outstanding Mosque Is Completely Transparent and the Idea Behind It Will Make You Think
When we think about a church, temple, mosque or any other religious building, we have this image of a very traditional design. Nowadays this well-known feeling and sight seems to change. Mosques have become subject to many artistic changes and “Paradise Has Many Gates” is one of these artistic and outstanding mosques. “Paradise Has Many Gates” is a life-sized piece of art by the Saudi Arabian artist Ajlan Gharem.
A Booming Halal Industry in Cape Town: South Africa Is Making Its Tourism More Muslim-Friendly!
Halal tourism has become a booming industry in the past few years. Muslims are travelling more than ever and travelling everywhere in the world. It is not only Asia that Muslims are interested in. South Africa is also dealing with an increase of Muslim tourists. With South Africa being one of the most visited countries in 2016, it is no surprise Muslims are starting to get interested to travel there as well.
This is How Korean and Islamic Traditions Are Connected, in History and Today
The relationship between Muslims and Koreans can be traced back to the 9th century and even earlier. Korea’s first contact with Muslims happened in the 7th century, when Arab and Persian traders and navigators came to Silla (one of the Three former Kingdoms of Korea) through Tang China (617-907). At that time, many travelers and traders traversed both land and sea from areas like Persia and other Islamic territories, who were mainly concerned with trading rather than spreading Islam.
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