I opened the door to the car, the midday sun scorching down on my back. I wiped the sweat from my brow as I clambered into the car, burning my legs on the hot, black leather seats. I fumbled around for the key, clicked it into the ignition and turned it. The car gave a weak growl, juddered… Read More »
Assalamualaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuh The action of the congregation is initially commenced by an Imam and at least 1 follower. Once this occurs the prayer is considered to be a congregation. Along with this, there are some specific rules regarding the correctness of the congregation. One of those rules is that the Imam must be in front… Read More »
Startup founders and employees often work 75+ hours each week (if not more) to build and sell their products, develop business relationships, manage operations and strategize. The to-do list of a founder or early employee at a startup is surely never-ending. As someone who lives this lifestyle, I’m prone to drinking numerous cups of coffee a day, exercising… Read More »
1.Think Before You Read Answer the following questions before you read the story: 1.It is especially challenging to raise children in a large family. How do parents show their love for each child? How do they avoid playing favorites? 2.In what special ways did your parents show their love for you when you were a child? 3.Did your… Read More »
It was Confucius who opined that “success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure”. Individuals and sporting teams have been successful by accident, but sustainable success is achieved through meticulous planning, preparation and execution. The last time Pakistan won a Test Down Under was in late 1995 when nearly half of… Read More »
Sin is more than making mistakes. It is not an accident that causes harm to someone else. And yet, many of us have heard sin defined as such. Too often, we hold back from even saying the word “Sin” because it just seems so heavy and serious and offensive. A while back, I wrote an article for The Gospel Coalition… Read More »
Although there are some written documents about the arrival of coffee in Istanbul, the dates shown for this event differ. Although the exact date of its arrival in the Ottoman lands is not known, he claims that there are records that coffee was first drunk in 1517 during the reign of Selim I (1512-1520). He mentions that the… Read More »
Who can forget the name of Chris Kyle, arguably the most famous Navy SEAL of all time? He spent four tours in Iraq, and he has an official count of 150 sniper kills obtained during his tours of duty. Kyle himself speculated the number is much closer to 200 or more, however. Talk about an absolute weapon of… Read More »
Historically, spices have shaped many events throughout the world. Many voyagers, including the legendary Christopher Columbus, explored the seas in search of treasured spices. These valued commodities contribute not only flavors but also serve as colorants and preservatives in a wide variety of cultures. Today, spices are increasingly revered not only for their culinary properties but also for… Read More »
There appear to be five major categories regarding how to get to heaven in the world’s religions. Most believe that hard work and wisdom will lead to ultimate fulfillment, whether that is unity with god (Hinduism, Buddhism, and Baha’i) or freedom and independence (Scientology, Jainism). Others, like Unitarianism and Wicca, teach the afterlife is whatever you want it… Read More »