This is a list chosen by Michael H. Hart, from the book ‘100 most influential people in the world’. He chose people on a ranking of who had done the most to influence the world. I recommend reading the book as it offers an interesting insight into the influence of different individuals. As the author notes, ‘Influential’ does… Read More »
Traditional theism holds that God is the creator of heaven and earth, and that all that occurs in the universe takes place under Divine Providence — that is, under God’s sovereign guidance and control. According to believers, God governs creation as a loving father, working all things for good. Moreover, it is said, God is an absolutely perfect being. He… Read More »
Fajr is a special time of the day. Allah the Exalted takes an oath by it in Surat Al Fajr, and whatever Allah takes an oath by is something special. This is the time of the day when all creatures on the earth start waking up. The sun spreads its first rays across the horizon, birds start making tasbih of Allah, plants start… Read More »
The accounts payable process involves more than catching up on outstanding bills—the workflow can make or break your supplier relationships, especially when you’re dealing with suppliers or vendors located overseas. Think about it: when it comes to paying foreign suppliers, you’re not only handling invoices but also dealing with tax compliance fraud monitoring, currency exchange rates, banking requirements, and… Read More »
The Noble Qur’an makes it clear that the testimony given by sinners in the court of divine justice will be utterly unique in nature, bearing absolutely no similarity to the juridical procedures of this world. The verses of the Qur’an that speak of the giving of testimony on the day of resurrection proclaim that the hands, feet and… Read More »
Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is an important source of energy for the cells that make up the muscles and tissues. It’s also the brain’s main source of fuel. The main cause of diabetes varies by type. But no matter what type of diabetes you… Read More »
Mongol leader Genghis Khan (1162-1227) rose from humble beginnings to establish the largest land empire in history. After uniting the nomadic tribes of the Mongolian plateau, he conquered huge chunks of central Asia and China. His descendants expanded the empire even further, advancing to such far-off places as Poland, Vietnam, Syria and Korea. At their peak, the Mongols… Read More »
How beautiful winter prayers look, the whole day is spent in preparation for prayers. Here, after reading Zuhr, they finished, here, the time of Asr is approaching, here, after reading Asr, here, it is time for Maghrib, and after Maghrib, Isha seems to have come to the mosque. Great for winter prayers. Sometimes a person performs two prayers… Read More »
Karla Faye Tucker (November 18, 1959 – February 3, 1998) was an American woman sentenced to death for killing two people with a pickaxe during a burglary. She was the first woman to be executed in the United States since Velma Barfield in 1984 in North Carolina, and the first in Texas since Chipita Rodriguez in 1863. She was convicted of murder in Texas in 1984 and executed by lethal injection after… Read More »
Nobody reads to me anymore,” said a first grader at Pleasant Ridge Montessori School in Cincinnati, Ohio. “I read to them!” This unbridled declaration was emphatically blurted out by a first grader during a focus group discussion with students at Pleasant Ridge Montessori. The confidence evoked by the student in this statement is what early literacy champions strive to inspire… Read More »