Are you consumed by your daily life tasks, and do you feel like you never have enough time to accomplish what you want? Do you set priorities but feel they aren’t serving you as a Muslim, or haven’t consciously set priorities in life at all? This powerful Ayah reminds us...
The relentless pursuit of artificial intelligence in the realm of natural intelligence continues despite global warnings and concerns. Consequently, this has led to widespread fear and unease. Curiosity abounds with myriad questions. Is the technology of tomorrow, with AI at its forefront, a boon or a bane? What future awaits...
The first four caliphs of Islam, known as Khulafay Rashidin or Rashidun Khalifa, are Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.), Hazrat Omar (R.A.), Hazrat Osman (R.A.), and Hazrat Ali (R.A.). They assumed the responsibilities of the caliphate successively, from the death of the Prophet (PBUH) in 632 AD to 661 AD. They...
Eid is a word that brings reflections of colour, sweets, festivity, joy, and love into the eyes of a Muslim. As Muslims, we celebrate Eid twice every year: Eid Ul Fitr at the end of Holy Ramadan and Eid Ul Adha on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah. Eid Ul...
An old but ever-important saying is that education is the backbone of a nation. So if a nation has to survive with a straight spine, there is no alternative to education. It is through education that a person becomes disciplined. The population of advanced and modern countries is 100% literate....
O SUN of real peace! O hastening light! O free and extatic! O what I here, preparing, warble for! O the sun of the world will ascend, dazzling, and take his height—and you too, O my Ideal, will surely ascend! O so amazing and broad—up there resplendent, dart-ing and burning!...
This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still, treat each...
Dear Readers, Assalamu Alaikum. We hope you are well, by the mercy of Allah. The issue of the youth wave will reach you when the world sees an increase in the number of people addicted to screens. The number of poor people is also rising. Teaching jobs are becoming less...
Ramadan provides an opportunity to draw closer to Allah Abu Hurairah (R.A.A) reported that the messenger of Allah said: When the month of Ramadan comes, the gate of Jannah is thrown open, the doors of Jahannam are closed and the Shayateen are imprisoned. (Bukhari) The Month of Divine Blessings: This...
The month of training and blessings Believers, fasting is enjoined upon you, as it was enjoyed upon those before you, that you become God-fearing. (Surah No. 02, Al-Baqarah, Verse No. 183) Spiritual Growth in Ramadan: Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, holds significant importance for Muslim individuals and...
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved,...
Thank God the door of the Tavern is open and I am needy at His door. The vats are all boiling and crying out of drunkenness. Only the wine of truth can be found there. Not that of falsehood. From Him comes drunkenness, pride and aloofness. From us comes helplessness,...
“One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel García Márquez is a literary masterpiece that takes readers on an enchanting journey through the magical town of Macondo. First published in 1967, this iconic work of magical realism has captivated readers for decades, earning its place as one of the most celebrated...
Dear Readers, Assalamu alaikum. I hope you are well, by the mercy of Allah. The issue of the youth wave will find you in good psycho-physical health and ready for fasting in Ramadan, which is going to start in mid-March. The month of fasting teaches Muslims austerity and purity of...
Ramadan, give us a chance to be closer to Allah Abu Hurairah (R.A.A.) reported that the messenger of Allah said: When the month of Ramadhan comes, the gate of Jannah is thrown open, the doors of Jahannam are closed, and the Shayateen are imprisoned. (Bukhari) The month of blessings This...
The month of training and blessings Believers, fasting is enjoined upon you, as it was enjoyed upon those before you, that you become God-fearing. (Surah No. 02, Al-Baqarah, Verse No. 183) The month of spiritual development Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, holds significant importance for Muslim individuals...
Practicing mindful eating offers a transformative approach to our relationship with food, encouraging us to be fully present and intentional in our culinary experiences. While the ideal scenario, as often portrayed in retreats or structured mindfulness courses, involves savoring each bite with undivided attention, the reality for many of us...
Nesting chinstrap penguins take nodding off to the extreme. These birds dip into slumber many thousands of times per day, sleeping only seconds at a time. The penguins’ breeding colonies are noisy and stressful. Threats from predatory birds and aggressive neighboring penguins never seem to let up. But their extremely disrupted...
Australia is a vast country filled with ample natural riches to explore. It is the largest country by area in Oceania; it is a continent and the sixth largest country on the globe. This independent nation has the mainland Australian continent along with many islands surrounding it, including Tasmania. All...
It was 3:00 a.m. Anika’s vision became blurry, and her head felt as heavy as lead. Miserably, she flipped through the pages of her “Electronics” book; she had a very important exam the next day. She tried hard to concentrate, but the words and numbers no longer made any sense...
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