Maqamat Al-Hariri are frequently referenced on beautiful pictorial illustrations showcasing aspects of life from the Golden Age of Muslim civilisation. But what were the Maqamat? A Maqam (plural: Maqamat) is an Arabic rhymed prose literary form with short poetic passages.* The Maqamat, written in a sophisticated rythm, were primarily aimed at educated audience and left us with an excellent… Read More »
Until a year ago, my husband, Mark, lived in a “forever young” bubble. He looks great, works out regularly, and never gets sick. Another Saturday moving day came (a regular occurrence with 5 young adults in our family) because my daughter was moving into a new apartment. In the rush to get it done, only one son was available and my… Read More »
Through revolutionary recipes that encourage cannibalism and decimation of the upper class strata, the artist problematizes the class divisions that allow one segment of the population to starve, while enabling another segment to indulge Here, the “gourmet” emerges as an experimental category, where culinary secrets hope to transform not only the palette of taste, but also the very… Read More »
This page provides a complete overview of Patheingyi, Mandalay, Burma region maps. Choose from a wide range of region map types and styles. From simple outline map graphics to detailed map of Patheingyi. Get free map for your website. Discover the beauty hidden in the maps. Maphill is more than just a map gallery. Graphic maps of Patheingyi… Read More »
The husband’s possessions are his wife’s trust. She needs to safeguard his property and possessions. Abu Hurairah (May Allaah be pleased with him) reported : Messenger of ALLAH (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said : “Take my advice with regard to women : Act kindly towards women , for they were created from a rib, and the most crooked part of… Read More »
Q: How come, when you see good people making a difference, things seem to happen to prevent their work from proceeding, or they get sick or disillusioned and find it very difficult to keep going? What unseen forces if any are at work here? I can’t accept the notion that it’s the devil etc. In light of what… Read More »
Muslims believe that the Quran was verbally revealed from God to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel gradually over a period of approximately 23 years, beginning on 22 December 609 CE, when Muhammad was 40, and concluding in 632 CE, the year of his death. At the beginning of these revelations, Muhammad was confident that he could distinguish his… Read More »
Judith Orloff, MD, a pioneer in the field, describes empaths as those who absorb the world’s joys and stresses like “emotional sponges.” In her book “The Empath’s Survival Guide: Life Strategies for Sensitive People,” she suggests empaths lack the filters most people use to protect themselves from excessive stimulation and can’t help but take in surrounding emotions and… Read More »
When my partner and I had been together for a while, we sat down and had a conversation about what the relationship was going to be. I have some fairly clear memories of that conversation, which is odd for me since my memory is garbage, but still.We were sitting on a bench at our local botanical garden in… Read More »
In the name of Allah, the most Gracious and Merciful Jihad in the way of Allah is the greatest action and a great duty. Carrying out this duty will bring the Honour of the Islamic Ummah (Global Community / Commonwealth) and will raise prestige of the Allah’s words. In view of establishing a clearer strategy for Jihad, a… Read More »