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 »
In today’s busy world, kind words are important. People often choose to communicate their gratitude to others through the written word, by drafting a traditional note or by sending a text message or email.In this article, we discuss why it is important to express gratitude and learn 100 ways to say thank you. Why should you thank someone… Read More »
He ruled the Bahawalpur State from 1907 to 1966. In August 1947 he received the title of Amir of Bahawalpur. At the time of partition all the princely states of the subcontinent were given a choice to join either Pakistan or India. On October 5 1947 he signed an agreement with the government of Pakistan according to which… Read More »
On February 16, the Kuwaiti Constitutional Court ruled article 198 of the penal code, which arbitrarily criminalizes “imitating the opposite sex,” unconstitutional, finding it inconsistent with article 30 of Kuwait’s Constitution that enshrines personal freedom. Human Rights Watch has documented how such laws also violate the rights to free expression, privacy, and nondiscrimination under Kuwait’s constitution and international law. The court’s decision is a… Read More »
The biggest miracle of the One denoted by the name Allah is Muhammad Mustapha (saw)! His brain and his reality, and the communication between his brain and his reality, are the biggest miracles that have occurred on earth! And the biggest miracle of Allah’s servant and Rasul, Muhammad (saw), is the Quran! Why? Because, as the Rasul and… Read More »
History, when divested of the historians’ bias and prejudice, is a beautiful string of incidents and events, which speak a thousand tongues. When we study the history of early Islamic era, we are able to gain an insight into the society to which the message of Islam was preached, the circumstances which then prevailed, and the reciprocal responses… Read More »
The cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food industries use aloe vera extensively, and the plant has an estimated annual market value of $13 billion globally. Aloe vera is known for its thick, pointed, and fleshy green leaves, which may grow to about 12–19 inches (30–50 centimeters) in length. Each leaf contains a slimy tissue that stores water, and this makes the leaves… Read More »