文武両道, Bunbu no Ichi, Pen and Sword in accord – Musashi. A simple concept to grasp. A warrior must pursue both the Way of the pen and the Way of the sword, yet if one were to have a look at our Ummah today, how many men are walking this two-fold Way? Not many. Many…
ISA MARTELL introduces the now niche sport which not too long ago made up the fabric of male physical life and culture. There is something that stirs deep within the soul when a man picks up a sword for the first time. These iconic weapons hold a place of wonderment in our minds and souls…
Islam encourages believers to maintain a balanced and moderate lifestyle, emphasizing the significance of caring for one’s body as both a blessing and responsibility from Allah. Fitness not only contributes to the upkeep of physical strength and endurance, but also aligns with the Islamic principles of discipline and self-control. Men who participate in combat sports…
From your Editor in Chief, an introductory essay for our fitness section detailing the crucial need for Muslims, both men and women, to make physicality important in our cultures en masse again. The chronicler Ibn Hisham narrates that during the Battle of the Trench when the city of Madina was under siege by the pagans…