conspiracy theory, an attempt to explain harmful or tragic events as the result of the actions of a small powerful group. Such explanations reject the accepted narrative surrounding those events; indeed, the official version may be seen as further proof of the conspiracy. Conspiracy theories increase in prevalence in periods of widespread anxiety, uncertainty, or hardship, as during wars and… Read More »
While Mary was praying in the temple, an angel in the form of a man appeared before her. Filled with terror, she tried to flee, praying: “Verily! I seek refuge with the Most Beneficent (Allah) from you, if you do fear Allah.” (The angel) said: “I am only a Messenger from your Lord, (to announce) to you the… Read More »
It is said that any health problem or pain suffered by a Muslim will ensure his forgiveness. Does this apply to non-Muslims as well? (Name and address withheld) A.1. The local imam is wrong in what he said. The Prophet says: “Do not prevent women servants of God to frequent God’s mosques.” There is perfectly no restriction on… Read More »
Simply defined, dowries seem benign. They’re wedding gifts, usually money from a bride’s family paid to a groom’s family to solidify a marriage. But peer a little closer and you’ll find a system as ugly and corrosive to women’s rights as child marriage, female genital mutilation, and systems of male guardianship. In more than a dozen countries around the world,… Read More »
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, also known as POTS, is a disorder where the heart rate increases significantly in patients when they assume the upright position within a ten minute period of time and can cause a constellation of symptoms. The symptoms are part of a spectrum of orthostatic intolerance (OI). Symptoms of Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome Before understanding exactly what… Read More »
I first realised I was losing my hearing about 10, maybe 14 years ago. It started on a course where I discovered that I couldn’t hear the tutor at the front of the room. Okay I was at least 15 feet from her, but even so, a couple of years before it hadn’t been an issue. As time… Read More »
This thief is dangerous and ruins the days of people and diminishes their rewards. By watching useless haram stuff movies and programs it squanders the time in a month where the days of Ramadan are the best of all days and the nights of Ramadan are the best of all nights.? 2. Too much sleep ? Just because… Read More »
An old woman used to beg in front of the mosque. A person asked him if one of her sons is not able to earn. So this old woman said yes, then why are you begging here? The old woman said that her husband has passed away. My son has gone abroad for a job. had given me… Read More »
If you plan it right, what you eat can help keep you healthy and energized all day long. The key is to maintain balanced blood sugar levels and to eat meals made up of low glycemic index carbohydrates combined with protein and small amounts of healthy fats. A well-balanced meal can keep you fueled for as long as… Read More »
Leaders matter greatly. But in searching so zealously for better leaders we tend to lose sight of the people these leaders lead. If you have not heard the term “followership” before, or not thought twice about it, you are not alone. It usually appears as a “non-word” when documents are spell-checked on the computer. It is not a… Read More »