Category Archives: Desi Totkay

There lived a Hakeem Sahib in the city of Gujranwala in Punjab

Gujranwala (Punjabi: گجرانوالا; Urdu: گوجرانوالہ; pronunciation (help·info)) is a city and capital of Gujranwala Division located in Pakistan. It is also known as “City of Wrestlers” and is quite famous for its food. The city is Pakistan’s 5th most-populous metropolitan area,as well as 5th most populous city proper after Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad and Rawalpindi respectively. Founded in the 18th century, Gujranwala is a relatively modern town compared to the many nearby millennia-old cities of northern Punjab. The… Read More »

Here are some tips to make the home environment pleasant, and to make your in-laws respect you

In-law relationships can be a wonderful part of married life but they can also be stressful. Either way, your in-laws are part of your life. It’s important to work on your relationship with your spouse’s parents, including setting boundaries when necessary. Related:Resolving In-Law Power Plays Building close relationships with your extended family isn’t always easy. But, learning to get… Read More »

Justice in the Court of Allah

Divine (Allah’s) Judgment (Hokm) versus Human Judgment (Hokm)Written by: Dr. Hatem Abu ShahbaTranslated by: Jerrmein Abu Shahba This article analyzes and clarifies the difference between the divine judgment (hokm) versus the human judgment, using evidence from the Holy Quran and examples from Islamic history and Sunnah. The author tackles this topic due to its dire importance and its… Read More »