If they exist, “dark stars” could tell us about dark matter and the early universe The James Webb Space Telescope may have spotted a new type of star. Some of the telescope’s recent pictures have turned up three potential “dark stars” – ones powered by dark matter. That’s the invisible stuff that makes...
How is Islam divine? How suitable is the Islamic way of life for humanity? How comprehensive is Islam to comprise the entire human life? How balanced is the Islamic approach to life? How does Islam address the realities of life? How clear is the Islamic guidance for humankind? How do...
India’s intelligence agency ‘RAW’ is a formidable enemy in neighboring countries. The complaint of these countries is that ‘RAW’ interferes politically. They also allege the association of the organization with illegal groups involved in various violent activities. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged last month that Indian government spies were...
“Traveling leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller” – Ibn Battuta Imagine a time when there were no smartphones or airplanes. Yet, a daring man named Ibn Battuta embarked on journeys that would make modern travelers gasp in awe. He is the most famous explorer in the Muslim...
Extraordinary and gifted individuals were chosen by the Almighty to be the prophets and flagbearers of Islam. Among the prophets, Prophet Adam (PBUH) was the first and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was the last one. The Holy Quran states about 25 Prophets by name, but it is believed that there were...
“Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.” – Albert Schweitzer “A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.” – Amelia Earhart A very simple way to...
When Narendra Modi’s India does bulldozer justice to none but Muslim protesters not even to the Khalistanists, Benjamin Netanyahu’s Israel does bombing justice to Palestinians who had been punished collectively. Failing to eliminate Gaza Strip’s ruling party Hamas, which launched blitzkrieg early on Saturday, Israel air force launched bombing spree...
Maya Angelou The Lesson I keep on dying again. Veins collapse, opening like the Small fists of sleeping Children. Memory of old tombs, Rotting flesh and worms do Not convince me against The challenge. The years And cold defeat live deep in Lines along my face. They dull my eyes,...
Dear Readers Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah. Hope you are keeping well by the mercy of the most merciful who is helping us to lead a relatively peaceful life without war or famine. But we are also horrified and deeply disappointed to see what is going on around the world. War...
Mercy to the weak members of society Jareer ibn Abdullah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “Allah will not be merciful to those who are not merciful to the people.” [Sahih Bukhari – 6941] Dear brothers and sisters, In Islam, mercy encompasses this world...
Allah loves those who do good Spend in the way of God and do not, with your own hands, cast yourselves into ruin. And be virtuous. Truly God loves the virtuous. (Surah No. 2, Baqarah, Verse No.195) Dear brothers and sisters, To destroy something means to change its functional state...
In a world where diverse cultures, beliefs, and opinions converge, the significance of civility cannot be overstated. Civility encompasses the virtues of kindness, respect, and courteous behavior, and it plays a pivotal role in fostering harmony and understanding among individuals and communities. From personal relationships to global interactions, practicing civility...
On the long road towards central Australia, as you travel 848km (527 miles) north from Adelaide’s coastal plains, is a scattering of enigmatic sand-pyramids. Around them, the landscape is utterly desolate – an endless expanse of salmon-pink dust, with the occasional determined shrub. But as you venture further along the...
Whether they’re in mortal peril or just suffering from indigestion, infants across the animal kingdom cry out to tell their parents they need help. Unfortunately for them, the parents aren’t the only ones attuned to the cries of their vulnerable young. Nile crocodiles are uniquely sensitive to the wails of...
The contrast is stark – where vast swathes of land were once rich with life, they are blackened and smouldering ruins, decimated by fire. In just 12 days, 135,000 hectares (521sq miles) of land were left burnt in southern Europe after fires broke out in mid-July. Italy and Greece were worst hit, including...
Edge computing is a networking philosophy focused on bringing computing as close to the source of data as possible in order to reduce latency and bandwidth use. In simpler terms, edge computing means running fewer processes in the cloud and moving those processes to local places, such as on a user’s computer,...
Under the scorching heat, those book covers looked like an anonymous dry blank page. In the heart of Purana Paltan, there are some baggy old bookshops. With their ragged old pages stood the shop owners. Curious eyes with busy, long strides rolled down their lashes as they walked past the...
In our modern world, it is becoming increasingly clear that humanity is taking on a new meaning and changing in various ways. This shift in the meaning of humanity has implications for our ideas, practices, ideologies, and even religions that are based on a certain understanding of what it means...
Even though most of us try not to, we’re all guilty of comparing ourselves to others. We can make comparisons like, “I wish I dressed like so-and-so,” or, “I wish I were as rich as them.” This is often unconscious, but it’s important to try to train ourselves to stop....
ScoglieraViva, the International Open-Air Sculpture Symposium, organised by the Municipal Administration of Caorle, returns this year. Over the past thirty years, it has transformed the reef of the city of Caorle, in the province of Venice, into a veritable open-air museum. The 21st edition of ScoglieraViva featured three sculptors selected...
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