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People of Aad

Posted on November 9, 2012 by nimbleknowledgeworld

Did you not see how your Lord dealt with Aad? Iram (the city) of the pillars, The like of which were not created in the land? (Qur’an, 89:6-8)The people of Aad lived in an area between Yemen and Oman. Iram … Continue reading →

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Short Biography of Imam Bukhari

Posted on October 26, 2012 by nimbleknowledgeworld

His mother woke up with a start and said happily: “What a pleasant dream! Allaah’s messenger Ibraaheem appeared in my dream, and said: “O woman! Allaah restored your son’s eye sight because of your frequent supplications”. She said: “O Allaah, … Continue reading →

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Piri Reis Map

Posted on October 18, 2012 by nimbleknowledgeworld

Piri Reis (full name Hacı Ahmed Muhiddin Piri – Hajji Ahmed Muhiddin Piri, Ahmed ibn-i el-Hac Mehmed El Karamani; Reis was a Turkish military rank akin to that of captain) was an Ottoman admiral, geographer and cartographer born between 1465 and 1470, and died in 1553.  He is primarily known today for his maps and charts … Continue reading →

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The Magnificent Journey: Al-Israa’ wal Mi’raaj

Posted on October 3, 2012 by nimbleknowledgeworld

Every year, on the night of the 27th of Rajab according to the Islamic calendar (August 10th of this year 2007), Muslims around the world celebrate the magnificent journey of the Prophet Muhammad salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam. They commemorate … Continue reading →

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