Karachi, city and capital of Sindh province, southern Pakistan. It is the country’s largest city and principal seaport and is a major commercial and industrial centre. Karachi is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea immediately northwest of the Indus River delta. The city has been variously called Caranjee, Crochey, Krotchey, Currachee, and Kurrachee, all of which are believed to be variants of the same name.… Read More »
The Sulaiman Mountains, also known as Kōh-e Sulaymān (Balochi:کوهِ سليمان; “Mountains of Prophet Solomon”) or Da Kasē Ghrūna (Pashto: د كسې غرونه; “Mountains of Qaes/Kasi”), are a north–south extension of the southern Hindu Kush mountain system in Pakistan and Afghanistan. They rise to form the eastern edge of the Iranian plateau.They are located in the Kandahar, Zabul and Paktia provinces of Afghanistan, and in Pakistan they extend over the northern part of Balochistan and Waziristan as well as Kurram of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.… Read More »
As we journey into eating a more biblical diet, it’s important to pick the right sweeteners that will offer nutritional value as well as sweetness to our dishes. We use raw honey and maple syrup, but, I wanted a different option. This date honey fits the bill! Dates were used in biblical times to make “honey”. When I… Read More »
Language is a vital part of human connection. Although all species have their ways of communicating, humans are the only ones that have mastered cognitive language communication. Language allows us to share our ideas, thoughts, and feelings with others. It has the power to build societies, but also tear them down. It may seem obvious, but if you’re… Read More »
A resident of a small town called Rodala in Faisalabad in Pakistan, Munawar has been repairing the shoes of residents for almost three decades. Having lost his father as a child, he was unable to receive any schooling and was forced to work to earn a livelihood. However, that did not hamper his creative thoughts and he composed… Read More »
Professor Dr. Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, President of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, in his statement on the martyrdom anniversary of the second Caliph, Hazrat Umar Farooq (may Allah be pleased with him), mentioned that Hazrat Umar is renowned in history as a just and equitable ruler. He was a special companion of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). His acceptance… Read More »
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to seek Refuge with Allah for Al-Hasan and Al-Husain and say: “Your forefather (i.e. Abraham) used to seek Refuge with Allah for Ishmael and Isaac by reciting the following: ‘O Allah! I seek Refuge with Your Perfect Words from every devil and from poisonous pests and from every evil, harmful, envious eye.’ “– Sahih… Read More »
It is obligatory to perform a full-body purification ritual, Ghusl, before prayers and after the menstrual period or sexual intercourse. In Umrah pilgrimage, the act of Ghusl plays an important role. It is an important part of preparing oneself to visit the house of God. How to perform purification bath in Islam lays out the right way to wash oneself before… Read More »
Current issues are now on the Chicago Journals website. Read the latest issue.The China Journal (TCJ) is a cutting-edge source of scholarship, information, and analysis about China and Taiwan. TCJ has published informed and insightful commentary from China scholars worldwide and stimulated the scholarly debate on contemporary China for more than thirty years. With its reputation for quality… Read More »
The twelfth of Rabi’ Al-Awwal marks the day on which the best of all mankind was born, Prophet Muhammad! He (pbuh) was known to be a remarkable person, so much so, that even non-Muslim scholars and historians have acknowledged him as an exceptional person. There are countless stories about the form of life that Prophet Muhammad embraced, how… Read More »