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...
Education is a divine gift bestowed upon humanity, emphasized by the Islamic tradition as a means to enlightenment, personal development, and societal progress. As Muslim students navigate the educational landscape, it is essential for them to actively engage in the learning process, not only as a secular duty but as...
In the heart of Central Asia lies a land where the echoes of history resound in every majestic minaret and intricate tile. Welcome to Uzbekistan, a treasure trove of architectural wonders that stand as living symbols of the rich tapestry of its peoples. From the towering minarets of Samarkand to...
Step into the enchanting world of Persian carpets, where fine craftsmanship and cultural heritage intertwine to create timeless treasures. For centuries, these exquisite rugs have captivated admirers worldwide with their intricate designs and unparalleled quality. Originating from Iran, formerly known as Persia, Persian carpets hold a special place in the...
The Middle East used to attract a large number of expatriate workers, many of whom lacked education or technical skills. It remains the largest labor market for Bangladeshis, who also seek education or work opportunities in various developed countries, such as Europe, the UK, the USA, Canada, and Australia. A...
Marites Babanto, a leader of the Manobo indigenous community in the southern Philippines, still remembers the time a terrible typhoon struck her village in 2012. Rainfall made the water levels of the Agusan Marshlands, a sprawling wetland area of rivers, lakes, and swamps where Babanto and her community live, rise...
Everybody has, at some point in their lives, woken up in a state of sluggishness, laziness, weakness, fatigue, or felt like a dark cloud has come over their heads. Perhaps Shaitan visited you during your sleep in a dream, or otherwise, perhaps you are ill, or perhaps the ebb and...
It’s taken more than four billion years for intelligent life to emerge by natural selection on Earth, but there are billions more years ahead in our planet’s lifetime. Over that time, intelligence could develop in entirely new directions. We human beings may be nearing the end of Darwinian evolution—no longer...
Since October 7, 2023, the conflict in Gaza has been the center of attention for the whole world. The outbreak of the war between Israel and Palestinian militant Hamas took place when the Hamas militants carried out massive attacks within Israel from the land and air and fired more than...
You have probably had this problem: you order a smoothie to sip with your lunch, a morning iced coffee, or your Friday night cocktail, and it arrives with a brightly colored tube of paper sticking out the top. After a few slugs, however, the tube quickly flops in on itself,...
How Cotton and Seawater Might Power Our Devices Zip. The power’s out. But on a street in India, there’s a cash machine still happily dispensing banknotes. Thanks, in part, to burnt cotton. This cash machine has a backup battery inside it—a battery that contains carbon from carefully combusted cotton. “The...
In a time more than 1000 years ago, in the vibrant city of Fez, Morocco, a remarkable woman named Fatima al-Fihri left an indelible mark on history by founding what is widely recognized as the world’s first university—Al-Qarawiyyin. This extraordinary institution, which has stood the test of time, serves as...
We have all heard the expression, “The glass is half full or half empty”. How you perceive it tells you something about your own perception of life. Do you choose to be optimistic and feel gratitude for the half-full glass, or do you choose pessimism and feel disappointment that the glass is...
Moisés Castro has worked selling fruits at a stand on Oriental Avenue, a street in Medellín, for more than 30 years. He remembers a moment decades ago when the local government knocked down the trees lining the street as part of a traffic project. Today, Oriental Avenue is still a typical large...
In 1820, a Russian ship packed with sailors and, oddly, penguins – destined for the men’s dinner – spotted a towering shore of ice on the horizon. This was the first ever sighting of the Fimbul Ice Shelf, and it marked the official discovery of a new continent: Antarctica. It also cemented...
“To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of arts.” – Henry David Thoreau “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.” – Robert Louis Stevenson Some days are great, better than you would have expected when you rolled out...
Gaza has gone dark. With the power plants shut down, even the last vestiges of electricity—car batteries, personal generators—are running out. The internet has been cut, and now, with the Israeli government poised to expel Al Jazeera, one of the few media outlets with a presence in Gaza, communications from...
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