It was Confucius who opined that “success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure”. Individuals and sporting teams have been successful by accident, but sustainable success is achieved through meticulous planning, preparation and execution. The last time Pakistan won a Test Down Under was in late 1995 when nearly half of… Read More »
Sin is more than making mistakes. It is not an accident that causes harm to someone else. And yet, many of us have heard sin defined as such. Too often, we hold back from even saying the word “Sin” because it just seems so heavy and serious and offensive. A while back, I wrote an article for The Gospel Coalition… Read More »
Although there are some written documents about the arrival of coffee in Istanbul, the dates shown for this event differ. Although the exact date of its arrival in the Ottoman lands is not known, he claims that there are records that coffee was first drunk in 1517 during the reign of Selim I (1512-1520). He mentions that the… Read More »
Who can forget the name of Chris Kyle, arguably the most famous Navy SEAL of all time? He spent four tours in Iraq, and he has an official count of 150 sniper kills obtained during his tours of duty. Kyle himself speculated the number is much closer to 200 or more, however. Talk about an absolute weapon of… Read More »
Historically, spices have shaped many events throughout the world. Many voyagers, including the legendary Christopher Columbus, explored the seas in search of treasured spices. These valued commodities contribute not only flavors but also serve as colorants and preservatives in a wide variety of cultures. Today, spices are increasingly revered not only for their culinary properties but also for… Read More »
There appear to be five major categories regarding how to get to heaven in the world’s religions. Most believe that hard work and wisdom will lead to ultimate fulfillment, whether that is unity with god (Hinduism, Buddhism, and Baha’i) or freedom and independence (Scientology, Jainism). Others, like Unitarianism and Wicca, teach the afterlife is whatever you want it… Read More »
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of your spine. Healthy kidneys filter about a half cup of blood every minute, removing wastes and extra water to make urine. The urine flows from the kidneys to the bladder through two… Read More »
Aisha (radi Allahu anhu) heard the Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) say, “So frequently did Jibreel advise me to be kind to neighbours that I thought that he would give them a share in one’s inheritance.” [Sahih Bukhari] Allah (subhana wa ta’ala) says in the Quran: “Be kind to parents, and near family, and orphans… Read More »
Marrying an older woman may not necessarily be a common decision in today’s society, but it doesn’t mean that it’s not a rewarding decision. Regardless of the age gap, marrying an older woman can bring you many benefits, not least because old women tend to be more self-aware, confident, clearer about what they want and more emotionally stable. … Read More »
From nourishing agricultural soil to serving as a transportation route, the Nile was vital to ancient Egypt’s civilization. When the Greek historian Herodotus wrote that the ancient Egyptians’ land was “given them by the river,” he was referring to the Nile, whose waters were essential to the rise of one of the world’s earliest great civilizations. The Nile, which flows northward… Read More »