Wonders of Olive Oil 2
Read: Wonders of Olive Oil 1 [divider] The mention of olives can be seen in several places in the Holy Quran like in Surah Al-Anaam, Surah Al-Mominoon, Surah Al-Nahl, Surah At-Teen, Surah An-Nur and Surah Abasa. Olives are low in calories and are very effective to be used in regular meals. Meals cooked in olive […]
Tahajjud – The Mark of Piety
Have you ever observed the life of an individual, who is blessed with regularity in night prayer? I had an experience of a few people. The first thing that I noticed about them is that whenever you see them, they make you remember Allah SWT. They seem so satisfied and calm that one is amazed. […]
Eating Halal in a non-Muslim Country
Travelling to distant, far-off places is desired by almost everybody. Who could resist the temptation of enjoying a relaxing time with their family, getting close to nature and relishing some new tastes and cuisines? However, for a Muslim to survive overseas, one of their topmost concerns would be the availability of halal food. Well, there’s […]
2011 Nigerian Elections
The Federal Republic of Nigeria is the most populous black nation on the planet. With a population of over 150 million, one in every five Africans is a Nigerian. Called the Giant of Africa, other nations in Africa look up to Nigeria as a country to look up to. And truly, Nigeria has lived up […]
Jumping on the Bandwagon
The one piece suit is back in style after making a short-lived appearance a few years ago. The look is loose and flowing which makes it suitable for muslimahs to take on this trend. Pair it with an outer layer, such as printed cardigans or jackets to keep it modest. Keep everything else simple. The […]
Playstation Security Breach: The Virtual World Was Never A Safe Place
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here was a time when safes and lockers were used to protect valuables and signatures used to authenticate documents. But the planet has adopted firewalls and digital signatures as security measures, but the crime is still the same. One of the most prestigious gaming and technology companies, Sony, is today facing a problem of security […]
Life After Death
Apart from the various special traits and skills that humans have, curiosity, I believe, is to be blamed for the real progress of mankind. Curiosity is responsible for all inventions and discoveries on this planet and this itching sensation in the brain leads us to great things. Sometimes however, no matter how curious you are, […]
Dads for Life [Video]
DadsForLife.sg “Dads For Life” is a national movement that inspires and enables fathers to recognize the importance of their roles to their children and husbands to their spouses. The main objective of Dads for Life is to motivate and include fathers to become positive influencers in the lives of their children throughout. The movement also […]
Making a date with dates
The date fruit and the palm are mentioned in several verses of the Holy Quran. In Surah Maryam it says: “And the pains of childbirth drove her to the trunk of a palm tree; she cried (in her anguish) “Ah! Would that I had died before this! Would that I been a thing forgotten and […]
What Not To Do When You Are Angry
Being angry is like holding ignited coal with the intent of throwing it at someone, but you are the one who is actually getting burned by it. Anger can get the better of us anytime; we lose control of ourselves and can do things which can make our daily life disastrous. You must have realized […]
Muslim Essentials for Travel
With the ease of travelling and the rates at which leaving the country is getting cheaper and cheaper, travel has quickly become an activity that people indulge in on a regular basis. Trips could be arranged for family vacations, business tours, educational purposes, spiritual journeys or free-spirited adventure. But what is most important when you […]
Fringe Benefits
Tassels are not new to fashion and have been used for thousands of years as symbols of status. This year, the tassel takes to the runways and finds itself adorning everything from bags to shoes. A little bit goes far with the tassel trend. Don’t attempt to use all your tasselled items at the same […]
The Reading Phenomenon
In the 21st century, reading from traditional print sources such as books, magazines and journals is in decline as more and more people get connected to the internet. Electronic sources such as eBooks, audio books and the countless web pages available are taking over the way we read, which in turn is affecting the way […]
Farmville Addiction
The biggest concern of most parents today in the modern world is not drug addiction, not alcohol but something very unexpected and different: it’s the addiction of games. Be it console gaming or computers, the craving for video games and platform gaming sees no age bar and no culture. Gaming has got something for […]
The Pinnacle of Piety – Taqwa
Taqwa is the consciousness of Allah. Many scholars of Islam have explained the concept of taqwa, but the most appealing elucidation was given by the Companion, Ibn Ka’ab RA when Sayyidina Umar RA asked him the definition of taqwa. In reply Ka’ab RA asked,“Have you ever passed from a thorny path?” Sayyidina Umar RA responded […]
