From the time our children are born to the time we see them last, we only wish the best for them. There is no love or bond more powerful than that of a parent and child. There might be disagreements and arguments but at the end of the day, the love we have for them rises above it… Read More »
There are instances according to Islamic tradition where Muhammad is thought to have sent letters to other heads of state during the Medinan phase of his life. Amongst others, these included the Negus of Axum, the Byzantine emperor Heraclius (r. 610–641), the Muqawqis of Egypt and the Sasanid emperor Khosrau II (r. 590–628). There has been controversy amongst academic scholars as to their authenticity.According to Martin Forward, academics have treated some reports with skepticism, although… Read More »
There is no apparent parallel for this parable in the gospel accounts. Luke then records Jesus saying a parable. It is commonly known as “The Rich Man and Lazarus.” This parable seems to have been offered to an audience composed of Jesus’s disciples and the Pharisees who scoffed at Him (Luke 16:14). Before we begin, it is important to mention that poor… Read More »
His name was unusual and incomplete. Julaybib means “small grown” being the diminutive form of the word “Jalbab “. The name is an indication that Julaybib was small and short, even of dwarf-like stature. More than that, he is described as being “damim” which means ugly, deformed, or of repulsive appearance. Even more disturbing, for the society in… Read More »
The police blocked all routes of the Isa Nagri – housing over 500 Christian families. Superintended of Police Bilal Sulehri, along with Mufti Muhammad Yunus Rizvi and a heavy contingent of police, reached the Cinema Chowk of the area and appealed to the mob to remain peaceful. He assured that teams had been formed to arrest the blasphemy… Read More »
Whether it’s a large public assembly or a small get-together, a proper event planning is a must, and an excellent idea can make the whole arrangement successful and enjoyable to everyone. So here we are, jotting down some great event ideas that will save your worries for the after-party exhaustion only! If you’re mastering a jaw-dropping event and… Read More »
WeChat has become the most popular type of social media among youngsters in China. They use it for various reasons including communicating in intimate relationships. This study aims to investigate the impact of the density of individuals’ social networks on WeChat Usage in Intimate Relationships among Chinese youngsters, guided by the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). An online… Read More »
Dough (pâte in French, pasta in Italian) is a thick paste made out of the flour of any cereal (grain) or leguminous food, moistened and kneaded but not baked. This step is a precursor to its use in cooking in numerous ways such as making bread, pasta, noodles, pastry, cookies and muffins among other uses. Dough differs from batter in having a lower water… Read More »
Aḥmad ibn Ṭūlūn (born September 835, Baghdad—died March 884, Egypt) was the founder of the Ṭūlūnid dynasty in Egypt and the first Muslim governor of Egypt to annex Syria. As a child Aḥmad was taken into slavery and placed in the private service of the ʿAbbāsid caliph at the new capital of Sāmarrāʾ. Later he studied theology in the city of Tarsus (now in Turkey). He rose in the administrative structure… Read More »
We all know that teenagers text—a lot. But as the mother of a teenager, I am sometimes shocked by how much a lot can be, and more to the point, the impact that all this texting, virtual relating, is having on our children’s real life relationships. Many young people are now experiencing their first “romantic” relationship on their phones. Teenage… Read More »