his is an excellent article. So many of the articles I read like this make bold claims but then fall far short of providing useful information. Your article made me think about the social construction of information and truth. I think a social constructionist perspective ties in with your quote about how people perceive information. Very well-written. I’ll… Read More »
Every year, the question of how to handle the meat of sacrificed animals, be it from a cow, sheep or goat, for Qurban Bayram, aka Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice, comes to the forefront once again. And every year, we see people making the same mistakes over and over again, from outright ruining the freshly cut… Read More »
The Legend of Hatim al Tai This classic tale illustrates the Arab’s view of hospitality as a sacred duty and cardinal virtue—as well as the Sufi teaching that true generosity cannot be exercised without the development of other prerequisite virtues. The King Who Decided to be Generous There was a king of Iran who said to a dervish:… Read More »
When the nightmare unfolded, teachers and students of the Army Public School Peshawar had just returned to their classes after recess. Some students, including 18-year-old Yasir Iqbal, gathered in the large auditorium and were attentively listening to a lecture. Others sat at their desks, eyes on the clock instead of the blackboard, silently urging for the hands to… Read More »
The purpose of this packet is to provide basic information to 4-H members and other interested parties about sheep. Many members, especially those just beginning, are unsure of where to start or what to learn in regards to a sheep 4-H project. This packet discusses different breeds and types, diseases, and specific issues related to the project. While… Read More »
During the Eid-ul-Azha, goat, cow, sheep and camel are sacrificed. The meat of these animals is known as red meat which is very nutritious. They are packed with high-quality protein, iron vitamin B12, niacin, and vitamin B6 and zinc. On the other hand, it is high in cholesterol, saturated fat and salt, which are harmful when consumed in… Read More »
This year, Dhul Hijjah will begin from Maghrib on 10th July 2021. The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are almost upon us and we don’t want to miss out on a single blessing. Just like the last ten nights of Ramadan, these ten days are crammed with opportunities to earn reward. The Prophet (saw) said, ‘There are no days in which… Read More »
Kaaba, also spelled Kaʿbah, small shrine located near the centre of the Great Mosque in Mecca and considered by Muslims everywhere to be the most sacred spot on Earth. Muslims orient themselves toward this shrine during the five daily prayers, bury their dead facing its meridian, and cherish the ambition of visiting it on pilgrimage, or hajj, in accord with the command set out in the Qurʾān.… Read More »
“Giving up on a purposeful journey of life is as deadly as death! When you pursue with tenacity, and strive through the adversities and the vicissitudes of life with a mind of fortitude and get to the end of the journey, you shall surely see life. Awake! Arise and go! Never ever give up!!!” “I had a chat… Read More »
Paws and claws: Many experts believe fingernails and toenails have evolutionary similarities to these structures. Since fingernails must have more of a purpose than for creating cool manicure styles, this article will take a look at why we have fingernails and toenails — and the clues they give us about overall health. According to an anthropology professor at… Read More »