Damascus is a beautiful city. Jasmine vines and bright purple bougainvillea flowers grow on balconies all over the city and jacaranda trees sneak up in the small spaces between blocks and buildings. I used to live in a twelve-story cement block building that stood in a row of at least ten other buildings almost exactly like it. At maghrib time,… Read More »
Pakistan is a developing country with a high rate of poverty. This poverty has forced many people to resort to begging to make a living. However, professional beggars have also started to resort to this profession leading to the creation of an economically wasteful class which is feeding off the work of others in society. Begging mafias have… Read More »
Governments levy taxes to fund vital public services and to build and maintain infrastructure. In the U.S., taxes support programs like Social Security and Medicare. For tax years 2023 and 2024, the top marginal tax rate for the highest-earning Americans is 37%. Revenue Sources Income taxes are imposed by governments on earnings by individuals and businesses. The United States tax system is progressive, meaning… Read More »
Back in January, a story flew under the radar that’s well worth discussing: the relationship between the Oct. 7 massacre and five red heifers. Yes. You read that correctly. At the 100-day mark of the war, Abu Obeida, the military spokesman for the Hamas Al-Qassam Brigades, gave a televised speech about the Hamas efforts, as well as a reminder… Read More »
An interview helps to convey the voices of water sector stakeholder – ranging from users over service providers to decision-makers. A phone interview is not very different from a face-to-face interview. In radio broadcasts phone interviews provide all that is needed: the audio. Phone interviews do not require travel and can contribute to raising awareness about concerns of… Read More »
Ablution, commonly known as Wudu, is an integral ritual for Muslims, emphasizing both spiritual purity and physical cleanliness. However, as vital as it is to perform Wudu, understanding what breaks wudu is equally, if not more, crucial. For those embarking on this enlightening journey, let’s explore the seven pivotal actions and events that break your wudu. And for those eager to… Read More »
The Prophet (PBUH) led the Islamic Caravan to its final destination and victory, despite nonstop extreme challenges. Nations’ caravans normally focus on external enemies who openly challenge and try to harm them. But the Quran puts much more emphasis on the internal enemies who join as friends of the caravan and gain its trust and confidence, but then… Read More »
In the universe of Islamic worship, sujood (or prostration) stands out as a unique pillar, embodying the essence of a Muslim’s devotion and connection to the Divine. Through sujood, a believer finds a sacred moment of introspection, humility, and serenity. In today’s exploration, we will uncover the intricacies of the dua between sujood, delve into the various types… Read More »
God can do what he wants, whenever he wants to. He has no limits as to where and how he will meet us and change our lives forever. The Catch The Fire leaders recently shared some of their God encounter stories with our media team. I got to listen back to their stories, and honestly, they’re too good… Read More »
Essay writing is an essential part of a student’s life. The first day of school is a special event in everyone’s life, and it is filled with some fond memories that will stay with us forever. An essay on the first day of school in English will help kids remember the events that occurred on their first day… Read More »