Category Archives: Desi Totkay

Congratulations on the arrival of the month of Ramadan

Ramadan greetings and wishes, such as “Ramadan Mubarak” and “Ramadan Kareem,” play a significant role in fostering a sense of community and expressing empathy during the holy month. These greetings convey blessings, goodwill, and prayers for a spiritually enriching and fulfilling Ramadan. Learning to say these greetings in Arabic adds to the authenticity of the expression and enhances… Read More »

A Man Raised A Chicken

I’m a smart man. I have surrounded myself with a very beautiful group of girls who tirelessly landscape my yard, provide rich compost for my garden, dispose of my kitchen scraps, handle insect control around the house, keep me company, and even make me a fresh breakfast each morning. These highly productive females in my life are not… Read More »

Ramadan planning some useful things

To prepare for Ramadan, it’s essential to set reasonable goals and create a detailed Ramadan planner. Decorating homes with Ramadan-themed ornaments and creating a Ramadan calendar enhances the festive atmosphere, especially for children. Additionally, preparing a special corner for children encourages spiritual engagement and worship. Spiritual preparation for Ramadan includes repentance, making Duaa (supplications), and increasing worship with… Read More »

Someone asked a man why there is so much poverty nowadays

WHY POVERTY? takes an in depth look at global inequality, asking how poverty can still exist in a world with so much wealth? The Peabody Award-winning series was shown by 69 broadcasters in over 180 countries when it launched in 2012. This was also accompanied by 34 short films, an online engagement platform and community screenings. The project brought together media,… Read More »

The End Of Love

I’ve had a hell of a time with online dating. I haven’t had much fun, and I haven’t found a mate. I hadn’t been able to understand fully why it “wasn’t working” until I read Eva Illouz’s book The End of Love: A Sociology of Negative Relations. Illouz has studied the relationship between love and capitalism for twenty years,  and… Read More »

Actions Depend On Intentions

It is narrated on the authority of Amirul Mu’minin, Abu Hafs ‘Umar bin al-Khattab, radiyallahu ‘anhu, who said: I heard the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam, say: “Actions are (judged) by motives (niyyah), so each man will have what he intended. Thus, he whose migration (hijrah) was to Allah and His Messenger, his migration is to Allah… Read More »

One Man On Religion, One Person On Religion

Religious people sometimes express disdain for Karl Marx and his philosophies because he supposedly characterized religion as “the opiate of the masses.” It turns out that this isn’t exactly what Marx said. Furthermore, he wasn’t necessarily negative about religion and its role in social life. Appearing in Marx’s projected but never completed A Contribution to the Critique of Hegel’s… Read More »