Understanding the Generation Gap The term “generation gap” refers to the differences in attitudes, values, and behaviors between people of different age groups. This phenomenon has existed for centuries, but it has become more pronounced in recent times due to rapid technological advancements and societal changes. The generation gap can lead to misunderstandings, conflicts, and a sense of… Read More »
PAKPATTAN, Pakistan Authorities said Sunday that at least 36 pilgrims had been killed in a stampede at a Muslim shrine in the central province of Punjab. The stampede took place just before midnight Saturday when thousands of pilgrims rushed forward after the Behishti Darwaza, or Paradise Gate, was opened to inaugurate the annual feast, known as urs, at… Read More »
Sexual fantasies are a type of thought that may cross a person’s mind. Whatever a person thinks of to himself, if he does not allow it to take root or persist in thinking about it, is forgivable, according to scholarly agreement. Passing thoughts are forgivable, but the individual must ward them off and not get carried away in… Read More »
I know that I have wandered into difficult terrain. What makes science Islamic, or in other words, what adds a religious dimension to science, is a problematic question because the answer depends on certain definitions that are not universally recognized. But let us try to look at the question from the perspective of Islamic tradition, which has at… Read More »
KARACHI: Amid loud calls for an immediate launch of an army operation against dacoits in the riverine areas of Sindh, opposition parties on Tuesday lambasted the provincial government for its continued failure to control the law and order situation across the province and rising cases of kidnapping for ransom in Katcha areas. The recent spree of killings of… Read More »
Human trafficking is a significant issue in Pakistan and occurs primarily in the form of forced labour, sexual exploitation and forced begging, although organ trafficking is also known to occur. Forced labour frequently occurs in the agricultural, construction, fisheries and textiles industries. While most cases of human trafficking are internal, Pakistanis have also been trafficked abroad and subjected… Read More »
Praise be to Allah. Do dead people hear us? What is mentioned in the question, that the dead do not hear anything which the living say is true and is correct. Allah says (interpretation of the meanings): “but you cannot make hear those who are in graves. ” [Fatir 35:22] “So verily, you (O Muhammad) cannot make the dead to hear.” [Ar-Rum 30:52]… Read More »
The priest at a father daughter retreat that my daughter and I were attending, asked the fathers to look into their daughters’ eyes and explain to her how precious she is to him. He said it might be difficult for some of you, embarrasing for some, you may feel self-conscious about saying these things, or at least a… Read More »
Have you ever tried to do something that felt really, really hard? Something that seemed almost impossible to achieve? Well, you’re not alone! We all face challenges in our lives and, sometimes, it feels like we should just give up, whether it is an assignment that we have been working on for many days or a drawing that… Read More »
Since ancient times, Arabs have developed a special relationship with horses. Horses were both the main means of transportation as well as a trusted comrade in arms during wars. This relationship is as unique today as it was ages ago, though horses are neither a transportation means nor a fighting comrade anymore, they are still beloved and valued… Read More »