It was nearly 20 years ago now that I heard the loud thud on the kitchen floor that changed the direction of my life completely. Aug 3, 2002 was that fated day. It was on that hot, humid late afternoon day that I held my father’s hand on the hardwood kitchen floor of the home that he so… Read More »
So she went away and did according to the word of Elijah; and she and he and her household ate for many days. The bin of flour was not used up, nor did the jar of oil run dry, according to the word of the Lord which He spoke by Elijah. 1 Kings 17:15-16 nkjv The Widow of… Read More »
The Prophets and Messengers that came before us, were sent to guide humanity to the true religion of Allah. They all had the same job which is to teach people how to worship Allah and lead a righteous life. They taught this through exemplifying true sincerity and honesty in every action they did so much so that even… Read More »
You picture a luxurious wedding happening in some European destination. Well, that’s not how it is. People in Pakistan have started opting for destination wedding outside their city or province. So, what makes a destination wedding what it is? Whether a wedding takes place at a location few hours away from the couple’s current town or few cities… Read More »
We square up with the harsh realities and heavy statistics to find glimmers of solution, of fearlessness and faithfulness, of hope. Together we reject cynicism, defy apathy, and celebrate good that the world needs more of. Inspiring stories have the power to lift our spirits, motivate us, and remind us of the potential for greatness within ourselves. As… Read More »
Hadrat Abu Hurairah Radiallahu Anhu narrates that Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam said: “Should I not inform you of that with which Allah Ta’ala wipes out sins and with which He raises ranks?” The Sahaabah Radiallahu Anhum replied: “Certainly, O Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam!” Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam said: “Performing a complete Wudhu despite difficulties; taking many steps to… Read More »
Smartphones are more than a calling device these days. We store a lot of personal information, data and gallery on the phones that we can not risk losing. In case your are looking to sell your old Android smartphone, you must ensure that the important information must be removed from it to avoid unauthorized access. Not sure how… Read More »
Classical philosophy studies the fundamental problems concerning human existence through the eyes of our intellectual ancestors. Many thinkers from Classical times were pioneers of our modern philosophical and scientific ideas. The earliest beginnings of philosophy are traced back to the sixth century B.C.E., when the first scientists of Western history, the Pre-Socratics – among them Thales, Heraclitus and… Read More »
Emotionally secure people are empowered, confident and comfortable in their own skin. They walk the world with authenticity and conviction, and do what is meaningful to them. As a Harvard-trained psychologist, I’ve found that this sense of self-assuredness makes them better able to navigate conflict and be vulnerable with others, mostly because they aren’t looking for external validation. But takes a… Read More »
Cyrus II of Persia (Old Persian: Kūruš; c. 600–530 BC) commonly known as Cyrus the Great, was the founder of the Achaemenid Persian Empire. Hailing from Persis, he brought the Achaemenid dynasty to power by defeating the Median Empire and embracing all of the previous civilized states of the ancient Near East, expanding vastly and eventually conquering most of West Asia and much of Central Asia to create the world’s then-largest polity and the first superpower of the… Read More »