“All Quiet on the Western Front” brilliantly explores the human costs of war, both in terms of lives lost and the deep effects on survivors. Remarque’s writing is compelling and precise, capturing the emotional and mental complexity of the characters. The book’s lasting significance comes from its ability to go...
The Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival (SIAF) has been a distinctive artistic event for twenty-five years. It has restored Islamic arts to their global status alongside other beautiful art forms. The 25th edition of SIAF affirmed the importance of highlighting Islamic arts through Emirati, Arab, and international contributions and openness to...
Farmers may be termed the most important citizens of a country, but unfortunately, their contribution has been neglected for centuries, and they are perhaps the most ignored citizens across the globe. What will happen if the farmers stop working, thereby halting crop production? We will not have food on our...
In recent times, there has been an unfortunate rise in the use of youth gangs for various purposes, including political activities, gatherings, and demonstrations. Regardless of party affiliations, citizens are concerned about the influence of these gangs, especially in urban and rural areas. The involvement of young people in activities...
For quite some time, social media has become a place to display images of influence, wealth, beauty, new clothes, and jewelry. As a child, I saw printouts of photos from photography studios, which were not given to anyone other than the subject or her father or brother at a certain...
‘Morning showed the day’—this proverb perfectly matches the amazing boy Rituraj Bhowmick. He shares his intellectual reflections on his early years of life. At the time, he was a singer and an author as well. ‘The Talents of the Wonder Boy’ achieved the Guinness Book of World Records as the...
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...
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