The expiatory theory was based on moral principles, had little to do with law or legal concepts. Thistheory is more related to ancient religious perceptions regarding crime and punishment whenprisoners were placed in isolated cells to repent or expiate for their crime or guilt from the core oftheir heart and resolve to shun crime. It was believed that… Read More »
Over the past few years, before the Islamic holy month of Ramadan/Ramzan begins, a debate erupts (largely in the English-language media) about the difference between Ramzan, the Urdu spelling of the period, and Ramadan, its Arabic spelling. Writers with no linguistic training have claimed without any evidence that using the “Ramadan” spelling is a sign of “Islamic radicalism”… Read More »
We live in a world that demands so much from us. We work tirelessly and fatigue our bodies in this pursuit to take care of our families. Taking care of our families is an act of worship alongside many other acts of ibadah. It is important we do not lose ourselves to the Dunya and forget our true… Read More »
As you age, you might expect that some level of joint pain or arthritis is just part of the territory. Experts now say that may not be the case if you start making healthy changes early. Pain showing up as people age is a real thing. More than 50% of people over the age of 65 have some level of joint pain. Types… Read More »
Fasting creates a greater risk of developing dehydration if the holy month of Ramadan occurs in high summer temperatures, which may lead to fatigue and nausea. Children, the elderly, patients with diabetes, kidney or other chronic diseases, as well as individuals who perform physical activity under the sun, are at a higher risk of dehydration. Other dehydration risk… Read More »
It is normal to lose up to about 100 hairs a day on one’s comb, brush, in the sink or on the pillow. This is the result of the normal hair growth cycle. Hairs will grow for a few years, then rest for a few months, shed, and regrow. Telogen is the name for the resting stage of… Read More »
Every other day, someone writes a story about something causing or preventing cancer. Usually, it’s all hype or the explanation is a snooze, but sometimes, the research is just strange enough to grab our attention. That’s the case with a new study, which details how stale bread might help ward off colon cancer. Researchers from RMIT University (Royal Melbourne… Read More »
Similar to Islam, fasting is mentioned in the Holy Scriptures in Judaism. The sacred day of Yum Kippur, during which a communal fast is observed by the Jewish community, is also related to the trip of Prophet Moses to Mount Sinai where he received the set of tablets containing the Ten Commandments. Prophet Moses fasted for 40 days… Read More »
Ramadan greetings and wishes, such as “Ramadan Mubarak” and “Ramadan Kareem,” play a significant role in fostering a sense of community and expressing empathy during the holy month. These greetings convey blessings, goodwill, and prayers for a spiritually enriching and fulfilling Ramadan. Learning to say these greetings in Arabic adds to the authenticity of the expression and enhances… Read More »
Ramadan is one of the most sacred of all Islamic holidays. With music playing such an important role in our lives, it is essential to know what is and is not permitted during the Holy Month of Ramadan. For many Muslims who practice Islam, fasting is much more than not eating food or drinking water. It is abstaining… Read More »