Al Andalus

Can you believe this.. Apparently, the modern day Spain & Portugal, once had a Muslim civilization. In the 8th-15th century, Muslims governed areas of the Iberian Peninsula better known as Andalucia (Al Andalus الأندلس). & it reached its most glorious in the 10th century, during the Umayyad Caliphate. ماشاء الله

Under the Islamic rule, Andalucia witnessed Muslims, Christians & Jews living together peacefully. وجعلناكم شعوبا وقبائل لتعارفوا [Q49:13 | QA] It was a beacon of learning, the city of Cordoba itself was a leading economic centre in the Mediterranean. ماشاء الله

Here are some of its architectural legacy in Spain:

The Santa María la Blanca is of Moorish influence

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The buildings are of Moorish architecture, bcoz they were built by the Moors. [wiki] The Moors are Berber, African & Arab descent from North Africa. They're also Muslims, so the architecture is also known as Islamic architecture. Then after the Reconquista, the Christian architecture with influences from the Islamic ones are known as "mudéjar". [whc]

& here are similar Spanish-Arabic words:



& here are similar European-Arabic words:


I seek refuge to Allah SWT from errors.
Only Allah SWT knows best. والله أعلم

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Alhambra

Milleniums AC

Translation

Arab

Crystal Pattern

Candles

Having primitive lamps can make us experience the real night time darkness. A night time so dark, the sky will be shown as it truly is - sprinkled with stars! (*v*) ماشاء الله

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
فقضاهن سبع سماوات في يومين وأوحى في كل سماء أمرها
وزينا السماء الدنيا بمصابيح وحفظا ذلك تقدير العزيز العليمAnd He completed them as seven heavens within two days, and inspired in each heaven its command. And We adorned the nearest heaven with lamps (misbah) and as protection. That is the determination of the Exalted in Might, the Knowing. [Al-Quran 41:12]

Now, it's harder to see the stars when the electric lights shines all around the earth #sepi

Missing the beautiful night time sky ❤

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Universe

Supernova

Hot Colors

Guiding Stars

Misbah

Uhud Battle

The archer of Uhud Battle
& I haven't listened to the CD
3rd Shawwal.

Perhaps... tomorrow is the day of the Uhud Battle. [QA Uhud]

To set things in perspective, after the muslims emigrated to Medina, the Meccans sent a giant army to war with them in the Battle of Badr. [QA Badr] But by Allah's Grace, the small muslim army defeated the giant army 3 times its size. It was a great victory for the muslims. But the Meccans soon mobilize another army to avenge their lost. & they fought again on the plains of Mount Uḥud, on the 3rd of Shawwal 3 Hijrah.

This is the Battle of Uhud. Size: about 1 muslim against 3.

At first, the muslims appeared victorious. But sadly, the archers committed a grave mistake. They left their assigned posts on the hill - a breach of Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ command - to collect the spoils of war. These gave way for a second assault by the Meccans, and soon the muslims were attacked from all sides. They finally retreated to Mount Uhud. & my beloved Hamza, Lion of Heaven, was martyred. ❤

Still... isn't it beautiful how Khalid al Walid, who led the second assault against muslims, eventually embraced Islam. He became Saifullah (Sword of Allah). And by Allah's Grace, he was undefeated in battles. The Sword of Allah cannot break! But it can get old. & he too passed away... simply in old age.

By destiny, I recently found Orion. Doesn't it look like the muslim archers! How Orion has a star called Saiph (Saif). I imagine the two men I love dearly. They used to be enemies. But now, they're brothers. ❤

I seek refuge to Allah SWT from errors.
Only Allah SWT Knows Best. والله أعلم

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Why Hamza

Ana Albab

Guiding Stars

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