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 »
British Punjab was a province of British India. Most of the Punjab region was annexed by the British East India Company on 29 March 1849, and declared a province of British rule; it was one of the last areas of the Indian subcontinent to fall under British control. In 1858, the Punjab, along with the rest of British Raj, came under the direct rule of the British Crown.… Read More »
Despite active learning being recognized as a superior method of instruction in the classroom, a major recent survey found that most college STEM instructors still choose traditional teaching methods. This article addresses the long-standing question of why students and faculty remain resistant to active learning. Comparing passive lectures with active learning using a randomized experimental approach and identical… Read More »
Assalam o Alaikum brothers, Someone just asked me a question, and to be frank, I didn’t have a substantial reply. I’m also quiet confused now regarding this topic. I understand that Allah swt in surah Baqarah 2:30 speaks about creating a Khalifa (vicegerent) on the earth. This was prior to creating Adam (as). I understand that Allah Swt… Read More »