Yago Riedijk and Ms Begum married days after she arrived inside IS territory. Speaking to the BBC, he admitted fighting for the group but says he now wants to return home with his wife and their newborn son. Mr Riedijk, 27, is being held in a Kurdish detention centre in north-eastern Syria. He faces a six-year jail term… Read More »
In spite of the fact that he fought in the battles of Badr, Uhud, Khandaq and other major encounters, an-Nuayman remained a light-hearted person who was quick at repartee and who loved to play practical jokes on others. He belonged to the Banu an-Najjar of Madinah and he was among the early Muslims of the city. He was… Read More »
New York: Reducing people’s options for junk foods helps them to cut back on the number of calories they take in, but it doesn’t reduce their overall calorie load or help them lose weight, according to a US study. “Limiting variety was helpful for reducing intake for that type of food group. It appeared that compensation occurred in… Read More »
London: Almost all people who have arthritis find that it affects their everyday activities, job, financial resources or relationships with family and friends. It is not easy to live with but there is much you can do to overcome or cope with the problems it presents. Consider trying these scientifically-proven home remedies to relieve arthritis pain naturally. Studies… Read More »
30 percent of Pakistanis above the age of 45 have hypertension (aka high blood pressure), states the Journal of Pakistan Medical Association. Fortunately, this health problem can easily be combated by taking a few dietary measures. Most people take medication to reduce hypertension but that comes with side effects so the best and easiest way to combat this… Read More »
IT’S common knowledge we are all more likely to get sick during winter. But what does science have to say about why? You’re outside on an unexpectedly chilly day. You forgot to wear your hat and gloves and now you’re shivering. Is it a given that you’re going to catch a cold or come down with the flu?… Read More »
The encouragement to seek children covers both sons and daughters, and along with this general encouragement Islam has given special merits to seeking and bringing up girls – contrary to the thinking of the people of ignorance of the past and present, since the people of ignorance – wherever and whenever found – hated (some of them ‘still do’) to… Read More »
The names and titles of Muhammad, names and attributes of Muhammad, Names of Muhammad (Arabic: أسماء النبي, romanized: Asmā’u ’n-Nabiyy) are the names of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and used by Muslims, where 88 of them are commonly known, but also countless names which are found mainly in the Quran and hadith literature. The Quran addresses Muhammad in the second person by various appellations; prophet, messenger, servant of God (abd). The name Muhammad (/mʊˈhæməd, -ˈhɑːməd/) means “praiseworthy” and… Read More »
We have all seen or heard that our parents or grandparents oiling or massaging the body. Surprisingly, massaging the body with several essential oils has several therapeutic benefits. One such practice of oiling is navel therapy or navel oiling. According to Ayurveda, the navel is the place where life begins. It is the bridge that connects a mother… Read More »
It takes work to have a healthy marriage but it is possible. Just like good nutrition and regular exercise can help you have a healthy body, there are things you can do to have a healthy marriage. Here are 10 tips to strengthen your marriage: Married partners need time together in order to grow strong. Plan regularly scheduled date… Read More »