Many contemporary debates about “women’s status in Islam” hinge on a few key topics: the veil, polygamy, and a few Qur’anic verses that are seen to prescribe female subordination—to men in general and husbands in particular. The most important of these verses occurs in Surat al-Nisa’ (“Women”), the fourth chapter of the Qur’an. This essay will discuss verse… Read More »
For a recent Times article, the reporter Kashmir Hill followed her husband’s every move using location trackers. She knew where he was at all times — what she didn’t learn, though, was what he was doing. Read about his experience, with some notes from Kashmir. Kashmir Hill recently published an article in The Times in which she detailed… Read More »
You probably don’t know this, but when my husband and I were first dating, I actually asked him to get out of the military. I saw a future with him. I saw marriage with him. And nowhere in that equation did being a military wife exist. Because as a child of multiple divorces (Yes, both my parents divorced twice. Once from each… Read More »
List of top 31 famous quotes and sayings about don’t tell secrets to read and share with friends on your Facebook, Twitter, blogs. #1. We hang out, we help one another, we tell one another our worst fears and biggest secrets, and then just like real sisters, we listen and don’t judge. – Author: Adriana Trigiani #2. I have this thing about friends… Read More »
In 2023, Ramadan will likely begin on Wednesday 22nd march and end on Friday 21 April (depending on moon sightings). In the UK, those observing the holy month will be fasting and taking part in religious practices for 30 days. Many working Muslims will be fasting from sunrise to sunset everyday, which could be around 17 hours of not eating or… Read More »
With occasional, more in depth spiritual and personal development and practice and COURSES. We delve into numerous ideas, and topics because we know there’s no on size fits all. And that we should be exploring all alternatives to find that one or many that resonates with us at that time in our lives, when we need it. Just as… Read More »
Private sector healthcare delivery in low- and middle-income countries is sometimes argued to be more efficient, accountable, and sustainable than public sector delivery. Conversely, the public sector is often regarded as providing more equitable and evidence-based care. We performed a systematic review of research studies investigating the performance of private and public sector delivery in low- and middle-income… Read More »
Most people who smoke started smoking when they were teenagers. Those who have friends and/or parents who smoke are more likely to start smoking than those who don’t. Some teenagers say that they “just wanted to try it,” or they thought it was “cool” to smoke. The tobacco industry’s ads, price breaks, and other promotions for its products… Read More »
Water covers 70% of our planet, and it is easy to think that it will always be plentiful. However, freshwater—the stuff we drink, bathe in, irrigate our farm fields with—is incredibly rare. Only 3% of the world’s water is fresh water, and two-thirds of that is tucked away in frozen glaciers or otherwise unavailable for our use. As… Read More »
Among various fascinating legends connected with the popular tourist resort of Murree, self-styled as ‘Queen of the Hills’ in Pakistan, is a unique one about the tomb of Virgin Mary. Believe it or not, but some claim that located on a peaceful Murree hilltop, is the very site thought to be the final abode or resting place of… Read More »