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Scholarly insights on Islamic numismatics, the history of Gold Dinars & Silver Dirhams, and the revival of prophetic monetary tradition.
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As the lyrics of a very popular song goes, “… Learning to love yourself, it is the greatest love of all …” However, I beg to differ. Love for the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alaihi wa alihi wa sallam) must manifest itself completely within the heart of every believer as mentioned in the following Hadith: لَا [&hellip…
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1 Ramadan 1441 / 24 April 2020 Allah Almighty says in Surah al-Ahzab (33), verse 56 in the Holy Qur’an: “Verily Allah and His Angels shower blessings on the Pro…
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Al-Isra’ wal Mi’raj and the Blessed Precinct of Masjidil Aqsa 27 Rajab 1439 Hijri 1,440 years today, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) went for a miraculo…
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The Origins and Evolution of the One Nabawi Gold Dinars and Silver Dirhams As Islamic numismatists, th…
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The New One Nabawi Gold Dinar By Hisham Kassim (First Published 22 Muharram 1437 Hijri) When we first decided to change the design of the reverse side of the On…
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By Hisham Kassim (First Published 12 Rabiul Awwal 1434 Hijri) It was exactly 1,486 lunar years ago today that the Holy Prophet Muhammad was born to complete th…
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Ainun’s Musing (First Published 27 Safar 1434 / 10 January 2013) In the course of our 20 cumulative years in studying and minting gold and silver medallions, we…
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The Nabawi collection of Gold Dinars and Silver Dirhams are perfect as Mahr for the Muslim bride. An enduring gift that helps seal the treasured promise made be…
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By Hisham Kassim (First Published 3 Zulqaedah 1433 Hijri) From ‘Ubada ibn al-Samit: The Holy Prophet said: “Gold for gold, silver for silver, wheat for wheat, …
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Edge – This is the very outside border of a coin. It can be plain (smooth), reeded, or decorated. The edge is sometimes referred to as the ‘third side’ of a coi…
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By Wan Ainun Zarina bt Wan Ahmad Radzi (First Published 15 Shaaban 1430 Hijri) ll praise and gratitude are only for Allah Almighty. We seek guidance and forgiv…
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Real Money ? The Silver Surfer Updated article on 28 February 2011 (25 Rabiulawwal, 1432H) Introduction The current global uncertainly, coupled with the turmoil…
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By Hisham Kassim (First Published 8 Shawwal – 1430 Hijri) Surah al-Mutaffifeen 83:1-6 (Tafsir ibn ‘Abbas from http://www.altafsir.com): And from his narration o…
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By Hisham Kassim (First Published 1 Safar 1430 Hijri) “If the people of the towns had but believed and feared Allah, We should indeed have opened out to them (a…
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By Hisham Kassim (First Published 5 Ramadan 1430 Hijri ) “The Holy Prophet enjoined Zakat-ul-Fitr on the one who fasts to shield one’s self from any indecent a…
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By Hisham Kassim (First Published 10 Muharram 1430 Hijri) “… And for those who fear Allah (Taqwa or high God-consciousness), He [ever] prepares a way out. And H…
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The Nabawi Gold Dinar and Silver Dirham: Embracing the Hidayah of Allah By Hisham Kassim (First Published 1 Rabiulawwal 1430 Hijri ) “Show us the Straight Way.…
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The Nabawi’i Gold Dinar: The Forgotten Sunnah Within Zakat By Hisham Kassim (First Published 16 Zulhijjah 1429 Hijri ) The second year of Hijrah (623/624…
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