From time to time, I come across something that impacts my perspective and worldview so profoundly that I feel compelled to share it with others. It’s often something simple—a speech, story, or framework that causes me to pause and rethink the questions I’ve been asking and the way I’ve been living. In particular, I have found great power… Read More »
They were falling deeply in love, but she held a secret: Myra was the cause of all his bitterness. She caused his plane to crash during the town air-derby, forever destroying his ability to fly. He knew the name, but had never seen the face of the woman responsible. Destiny (with a little help from Myra) brings them together… Read More »
The Hajj (/hædʒ Arabic: حَجّ Ḥajj “pilgrimage“; sometimes also spelled Hadj, Hadji or Haj in English) is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia,the holiest city for Muslims. Hajj is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey, and of supporting their family during their absence from home. In Islamic terminology, Hajj is a pilgrimage… Read More »
Groundwater is a valuable resource both in the United States and throughout the world. Groundwater depletion, a term often defined as long-term water-level declines caused by sustained groundwater pumping, is a key issue associated with groundwater use. Many areas of the United States are experiencing groundwater depletion. Groundwater is a valuable resource both in the United States and throughout the… Read More »
He left us 4 statements:(1) Nothing is forever in this world, not even our problems.(2) I love walking in the rain because no one can see my tears.(3) The most lost day in life is the day we don’t laugh.(4) Six best doctors in the world:1. The sun,2. Rest,3. Exercise,4. Diet,5. Self-respect6. Friends.Stick to them at all stages… Read More »
Saadat Hasan Manto (/mɑːn, -tɒ/; Punjabi, Urdu: سعادت حسن منٹو, pronounced [səˈaːd̪ət̪ ˈɦəsən ˈməɳʈoː]; 11 May 1912 – 18 January 1955) was a writer, playwright and author born in Ludhiana active in British India and later, after the Partition of India, in Pakistan Writing mainly in Urdu, he produced 22 collections of short stories, a novel, five series of radio plays, three collections of essays and two collections of personal sketches. His best short… Read More »
Moses (peace be upon him) saw that the shore was calm. He saw a boat coming from afar which was slowly approaching the shore. It was only a short distance from the shore when Moses called out: The order is coming, be careful …! ” He replied, “You know that no one can evade the command of Allah.… Read More »
When schools were forced to close to avert the spread of the novel corona virus, Pakistan stood up an educational channel. Programmed with content for kindergarten through high school, it provides each grade one hour of curriculum per day, so students have to watch in shifts. Now, for millions of Pakistani schoolchildren, that single channel is their only access… Read More »
The Taj Mahal is symbol of love, commissioned by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1632 to honour his favourite wife who died while giving birth to their 14th child. Her name was Mumtaz Mahal, which in English translates to something like “Chosen One of the Palace”. It’s why this building is called the Taj Mahal, reflecting her… Read More »
Women are often brought into the picture when discussing Islam because their status — if not studied thoroughly and objectively — is severely misunderstood. Under those inaccurate assumptions, Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is often accused of practicing and encouraging unjust treatment of women, while the truth is actually the opposite — as I hope you… Read More »