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Do Not Despise Any Good, Even a Smiling Face
Spirituality
May 17, 20264 min

Do Not Despise Any Good, Even a Smiling Face

A short reminder based on the hadith 'Do not despise any good deed' about the value of a smile, gentle manners, and a welcoming face.

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48 Questions About Fasting: A Compilation of Answers by Sheikh Ibn Uthaymine
Spirituality
May 5, 20266 min

48 Questions About Fasting: A Compilation of Answers by Sheikh Ibn Uthaymine

A selection of questions and answers from the book '48 Questions About Fasting' by Sheikh Ibn Uthaymine, covering the night prayer, following the imam, and making the most of Ramadan.

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How to Read Arabic Without Vowel Marks
Arabic Language
May 3, 202618 min

How to Read Arabic Without Vowel Marks

Madinah Guide offers a clear, progressive method for learning to read unvowelled Arabic, with explanations, practical examples, exercises, and a full answer key.

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Why Did Islam Spread?
History
April 28, 20269 min

Why Did Islam Spread?

An excerpt from the Algerian journal Ach-Chihab on the reasons for the rapid spread of Islam, with vocalized Arabic text and a complete English translation.

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Reward for Reading the Quran in Another Language: Meditation vs. Recitation
Spirituality
April 26, 20263 min

Reward for Reading the Quran in Another Language: Meditation vs. Recitation

Are we rewarded if we read the translation of the Quran? Scholars distinguish meditation (Tadabbur) from recitation.

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Fatwa of Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen: Combining prayers, especially for school
Spirituality
April 25, 20263 min

Fatwa of Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen: Combining prayers, especially for school

A fatwa clarifying the rules regarding the combining of prayers for students who cannot pray on time at school or university.

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The Cause of the Muslims' Decline According to Chakib Arslan
History
April 14, 20266 min

The Cause of the Muslims' Decline According to Chakib Arslan

An excerpt from Chakib Arslan's book on the historical and moral causes of Muslim decline, and on what once made the early generations strong.

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Can you make good use of your summer with intensive Quran and Arabic courses?
Program
April 13, 20266 min

Can you make good use of your summer with intensive Quran and Arabic courses?

Why summer can be the right time to study Arabic and the Quran with MadinahGuide, who the program is for, and what makes our support different.

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Joining the Islamic University of Madinah: conditions, advice and support
Guide
April 12, 20265 min

Joining the Islamic University of Madinah: conditions, advice and support

Discover the admission requirements, application steps, and practical tips to maximize your chances of joining the Islamic University of Madinah.

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A Forgotten Sunnah: At-tafaqqud
Spirituality
April 11, 20264 min

A Forgotten Sunnah: At-tafaqqud

Discover the forgotten sunnah of At-tafaqqud: the art of checking on others, taking care of the absent, and giving importance to those around us.

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What is the food budget when spending time in Madinah?
Guide
April 10, 20263 min

What is the food budget when spending time in Madinah?

A practical overview of living costs and food budget in Madinah, from fast food to money-saving tips and local supermarkets.

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Lenin and Islam: An Aborted Encounter - Pr. Muhammad Hamidullah
History
February 19, 20265 min

Lenin and Islam: An Aborted Encounter - Pr. Muhammad Hamidullah

Excerpt from an article by Professor Muhammad Hamidullah revealing a little-known historical reflection by Lenin on the place of religion and Islam in communism.

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Why Pray Only in Arabic? - Pr. Muhammad Hamidullah
Spirituality
February 1, 20268 min

Why Pray Only in Arabic? - Pr. Muhammad Hamidullah

Article by the renowned scholar Muhammad Hamidullah explaining the profound reasons why Muslims pray exclusively in Arabic, the language of the Quranic Revelation.

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The History of Arabic Language: Origins, Importance and Eloquence
Culture
January 31, 202612 min

The History of Arabic Language: Origins, Importance and Eloquence

Discover the fascinating history of the Arabic language: its origins, why it is so important in Islam, who mastered it best, and its role in preserving the Quran.

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Arabic Courses in Madinah: Program, Rates & Registration 2026
Program
December 21, 202510 min

Arabic Courses in Madinah: Program, Rates & Registration 2026

Everything you need to know about Arabic courses in Madinah: detailed program, 2026 rates, available sessions, accommodation included. Complete registration guide.

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