The Islamic Calendar Understanding the 12 Months of the Hijri Year
The Islamic calendar consists of 12 lunar months based on moon sightings, totaling 354–355 days per year. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, Islamic months rotate through all seasons every ~32.5 years because the lunar year is shorter than the solar year. The calendar is dated from the Hijrah (Prophet Muhammad’s migration to Medina in 622 CE), […]
Sheath (AS) The Story of Prophet Sheeth, Son of Adam
Sheath (AS) also spelled Sheeth, Shees, or Seth was the third son of Prophet Adam (AS) and Hawwa (Eve), born as a “gift” after the murder of his brother Habil. Islamic tradition holds that he became Adam’s successor and a prophet in his own right, though he is not named directly in the Quran. Much […]
Islamic Golden Age Inventions and Their Lasting Impact
The Islamic Golden Age Inventions spanning roughly from the 8th to the 14th century, was a period of remarkable scientific, medical, mathematical, and technological advancement. Muslim scholars, inventors, and scientists made groundbreaking contributions that influenced civilizations across the world. Innovations in algebra, medicine, astronomy, optics, and engineering laid the foundation for many modern discoveries and […]