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A month that holds many memories of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ Rabi' al-Awwal has a special place in the life story of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This month is associated with his birth in Makkah. The birth of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ marked the beginning of the life journey of a man who would later bring great change to the world. He grew up as someone known for his noble character. Even before he received revelation, the people of Makkah knew him as Al-Amin, the trustworthy one.

Why Do We Need to Know the Hijri Calendar? The Hijri calendar is not only about knowing when Ramadan begins. It is part of the identity and history of the Muslim community. By getting to know it, we will better understand why Muharram is honored, why Ramadan is so special, why Dhul-Hijjah is the month of Hajj, and why Rabi' al-Awwal is so closely tied to the story of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. More importantly, the Hijri calendar teaches that time in Islam always carries an opportunity to draw closer to Allah. There is a month for fasting more often. There is a month that reminds us of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. There is a month that brings us to the Qur'an. There is a month that brings millions of people toward Arafat. And all of it turns within a single cycle: Muharram → Safar → Rabi' al-Awwal → Rabi' al-Akhir → Jumada al-Ula → Jumada al-Akhirah → Rajab → Sha'ban → Ramadan → Shawwal → Dhul-Qa'dah → Dhul-Hijjah. Then everything returns to Muharram again. Years change, months change, but one thing stays the same: time that has passed will never return.

When discussing coffee culture in Turkey, many immediately think of Turkish coffee, which has been recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. However, long before coffee culture became widespread globally, the Ottoman Empire already boasted coffeehouses that served not only as gathering spots but also as sources of funding for education and social activities. Tahmis Kahvesi is located in the city of Gaziantep, in southeastern Turkey. It is situated in the historic Şahinbey district, right next to Zincirli Bedesten—a historic market dating back to the Ottoman era. This area serves as a hub for historical and culinary tourism in Gaziantep. Some interesting facts: 📅 Established: In 1638 by Mustafa Ağa. ☕ The name "Tahmis": Derived from a word meaning to grind or roast coffee, as the building was originally used for grinding coffee beans. 🕌 Original function: It operated as a productive *waqf* (endowment), where profits from the coffeehouse were used to fund educational and religious activities. 🔥 Fire damage: It was later rebuilt by Sheikh Mehmet Münip Efendi and once again designated as an endowment. 👴 Still in operation: This makes it one of the oldest coffeehouses in Turkey that continues to serve visitors today.

Explore the historic mosques of Beijing, China—from the Niujie Mosque, which dates back over 1,000 years, to the Dongsi and Huashi Mosques, all of which preserve the history of Islam in the Land of the Bamboo Curtain.

This Timurid Qur'an manuscript, written on gold-leaf Chinese paper, fetched over £7 million at Christie's in 2020. The auction house has never revealed the name of the winning bidder.