The greatest desire of the human heart is to be loved and accepted. The greatest need of human existence is to belong, connect with another, and know that we are of inestimable value. This is why our greatest joys and most bitter disappointments involve relationships. We’ll get to belonging in a minute. Why is there so much posing,… Read More »
Muslims in Delhi, Lucknow, Karnataka, and numerous different parts of India will observe one more day of fasting as the Eid al-Fitr crescent moon was not located on Tuesday night, April 9. This news follows official declarations from noticeable mosques like Delhi’s Jama Masjid and Fatehpuri Masjid, alongside reports from Karnataka confirming the moon wasn’t sighted. The Markazi… Read More »
Abu Al-Asar Hafeez Jalandhari PP HI (Urdu: ابو الاثر حفیظ جالندھری; 14 January 1900 – 21 December 1982) was a Pakistani poet who wrote the lyrics for the National Anthem of Pakistan and the Anthem of Azad Kashmir. He wrote in Urdu and Persian languages and is widely celebrated throughout Pakistan. Early life Chaudhary Abu Alasr Hafeez Jalandhari was born in Jalandhar, Punjab, British India on 14 January 1900 into a Punjabi Muslim family. His father, Shams-ud-Din,… Read More »
Leila Khaled is the first known woman to lead an airplane hijacking. Her portrait as a young woman, smiling and holding an AK-47, became a symbol of the Palestinian liberation struggle. Born in Haifa in 1944, she became a refugee during the Nakba, or ‘catastrophe’, of 1948, which resulted in the dispossession of an estimated 750,000 refugees and destruction… Read More »
Allama Iqbal is widely considered one of the ideological founding figures of Pakistan and also holds the status of national poet of the neighbouring country. Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s travels in Europe and his exposure to various western thinkers arguably had a profound impact on his philosophical thought and understanding of the world. His writings often cite European philosophers,… Read More »
True knowledge is that which benefits oneself or others, not information that is merely memorised.” – Imam Shafi “Don’t love the one who doesn’t love to Allah. If they can leave Allah, they will leave you.” – Imam Shafi “You will never be able to please everyone,rather rectify what is between you and Allah and do not care about… Read More »
This list of accidents and incidents involving commercial aircraft includes notable events that have a corresponding Wikipedia article. Entries in this list involve passenger or cargo aircraft that are operating commercially and meet this list’s size criteria—passenger aircraft with a seating capacity of at least 10 passengers, or commercial cargo aircraft of at least 20,000 lb (9,100 kg). The list is grouped… Read More »
This picture is of Haji Hassan, a shopkeeper from the Iranian city of Zanjan. A person had left his bicycle with Haji Hasan as a deposit and then for some reason did not come back. Haji Hasan kept that cycle outside the shop every morning and inside the shop at night. This cycle went on like this for… Read More »
Karachi Zoological Gardens lost its 16-year-old Bengal tiger, Alex, to kidney failure on Friday, leaving behind tigress Rachel with whom he enjoyed a close companionship. According to zoo director Faheem Khan, Alex and Rachel were a perfect couple. They had not been together for long but the bond between them was unusual. Both of them would take care… Read More »
Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained popularity for its potential benefits for weight loss. Here are some ways intermittent fasting may contribute to weight loss: Improved Metabolic Health: Some studies suggest that intermittent fasting may improve metabolic health markers such as insulin sensitivity and cholesterol levels. Improved metabolic health can support weight loss efforts and overall well-being. Enhanced Hormonal Balance: Intermittent… Read More »