The Indian grey mongoose or common grey mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii) is a species of mongoose mainly found in southern Asia, in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and some other parts of Asia (Pics: Multan, Pakistan) The Dwarf mongoose or common dwarf mongoose (Helogale parvula), is a small African carnivore belonging to the mongoose family (Herpestidae).The common dwarf mongoose… Read More »
Before sailing, on a day in late December, Roark went to take a last look at the site of Cortlandt. He switched off his phone at 8:45 that night. I longed to be his; I panted to return: it was not too late; I could yet spare him the bitter pang of bereavement. Meanwhile, the parents – perhaps a little busy at work, running late, running errands – want a little slack to pick the kids up late. It also realizes that the time for wagering on reform in Syria has passed,… Read More »
What does it mean to be a simple person? The answer might surprise you! At one point, calling someone a “simple person” might have been an insult, along the lines of referring to them as a “simpleton”. However, the modern definition of what makes someone a simple person has shifted somewhat to refer to those who mindfully chose to… Read More »
We’ve been talking about thoughts recently, our thought lives. On Friday, we asked if God can read our thoughts. The resounding answer is yes, God can read our thoughts, and not only our thoughts, but also the intentions of our hearts. That fact carries vast implications for each of us. It means God can see the difference between… Read More »
I was sitting on my couch, staring at the wall the other day, and a feeling of great sadness overcame me; I realized that I was back in the dunya (worldly life). You see, I had spent the previous eleven days in Mecca and Madinah and for those of you who have been to these blessed places, you know that… Read More »
Health insurance in Michigan has also some offers for the pregnant women. They can avail the healthiness insurance short term policy which sustain till 60 days after their baby has borne. This is also categorized under wellbeing insurance for families in Michigan. This offer is designated to the Michigan locals, whereas the foreigners or, people from other states… Read More »
Hey there! Dealing with that pesky sciatica pain? It’s more common than you might think. Sciatica is when you feel pain that shoots down from your lower back, through your hips and down your leg. But don’t worry, there are simple things you can do to feel better. What is Sciatica? Sciatica is not a sickness by itself.… Read More »
Question Is this a saheeh hadith: “Whoever prays four (rak‘ahs) after ‘Isha’, they will be equal in worth to Laylat al-Qadr”? Answer Praise be to Allah. It is proven from the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) that after ‘Isha’, when he returned to his house, he would pray four rak‘ahs. That was narrated in… Read More »
Question Is the wisdom behind kissing the Black Stone to seek blessing (barakah) thereby? Summary of answer Kissing the Black Stone is an act of worship in which a Muslim kisses a stone to which he has no connection except worshipping Allah by venerating it and following the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) by… Read More »
Man-yahdihillahu fala mudilla lahu wa man-yudlilhu fala hadiya lah And the translation of this is usually given as: Whomever Allah guides, no one can misguide, and whomever Allah misguides, no one can guide. Let us look at the following facts from the Quran: “There shall, none the less, most certainly come unto you guidance from Me: and those who… Read More »