Hijama – Blessing for Mankind
Many may wonder about the word ‘hijama’ when referred by some therapists to treat diseases or to improve some medical conditions. It is natural to wonder about this particular way of addressing diseases since hijama or cupping has remained out of the picture for a long time. Hijama or cupping had been extensively practiced in […]
What’s the deal with marathons?
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]arathons by definition refer to a long-distance foot race, usually 42km. An ultra-marathon, as it is called, spans an 84km distance. Popular marathons in Singapore include the Adidas Sundown Marathon and the Singapore Standard Chartered Marathon happening in May and December respectively. Run 42km? Are you crazy? Now, if you just cringed at the thought […]
When Religions Get Along [Video]
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My Quarrel with Allah
Eyes clenched shut, I repeated the prayer I’ve made countless times now, in varying structure and in differing words but at the bottom of it all, I begged to be forgiven for the weakness of my soul and the ease with which I give in to temptation. There are weeks on end when I was […]
Returning Officer Club Mix [Video]
Who said creativity is dead in Singapore? We found this video spoof on Youtube honoring Mr Yam Ah Mee, the officer who had to repeat those very words multiple times throughout the night when announcing the election results.
Travelling Etiquette of a Muslim
Today, the need for travel is an overwhelming one; be it for the purpose of education, business or recreation. You would probably hear a plane flying over your house every hour or see a bus filled with people blazing down the highway every now and then. Thanks to the advancements in technology the world of […]
Look like a Muslim J Lo
If you’re 40, a mother of twins and look like Jennifer Lopez, you’ve been blessed by some really good genes. However, for the mere mortals like the rest of us, if we can’t have Jennifer’s face or figure, here’s how we can recreate J.Lo’s fashion style—all in a modest fashion of course. J.Lo’s look here […]
VISA Digital Wallet: Pay Your Bills Using Your Handphone
In earlier days, when there existed no international boundaries, no government and no tax laws, prevailed the barter system where people exchanged possessions instead of buying or selling them. Then with the advancements and formation of government rules and regulation saw the use of currency in the form of gold and silver coins, which later […]
Native Deen – Not Afraid to stand Alone
Noor – All For You
Is Osama Bin Laden a martyr? [Video]
In this video, Ustadh Muhammad Umar from Ramadhan Foundation from the UK presents a very insightful analysis of Osama Bin Laden and discusses his perceived martyrdom. Watch the video to find out more. The reaction of the foundation has been sought through mails and messages despite a press release through its Press Officer, Muhammad […]
Unravelling the Last Sermon
It was the sixty-third year of the Prophet’s life which coincided with the close of the 10th of Hijra that he decided to perform Hajj, which in history, goes by the name of Hajja-tul-Wada. After performing Hajj, he addressed a large gathering .This sermon of the Holy Prophet is not only remarkable for its […]
Education Emergency in Pakistan [Video]
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]orruption. Poverty. Terrorism. Inequality.These are ostensibly the most pressing problems affecting Pakistan today, which can conceivably be alleviated through education. But unfortunately, the country’s beleaguered education system is, in its present state, ill equipped to make profound positive changes to the country and its society. At a public school in Kasur, a district in […]
Fearing the Rizq of Children
“Allah enlarges the sustenance (which He gives) to whichever of His servants He pleases; and He (similarly) grants by (strict) measure, (as He pleases): for Allah has full knowledge of all things” (29:62) [dropcap]A[/dropcap] prime consideration in living our lives are the earnings we acquire. This prime consideration, also known as rizq, is not something […]
Muslim Names vs Being Islamic
Oftentimes, the term ‘Islamic’ is wrongly used to mean anything related to Muslims and not necessarily to Islam itself and its principles. Just like any book written by an author with a Muslim name cannot always be Islamic (Salman Rushdi), any country taking the appellation of Islamic State may actually not abide by Islamic […]
