Ibn Al Qayyam quoted Imam Shafi’ee who said: Four matters bring strength to the body, eating meat, smelling perfume, taking baths even without the intercourse & wearing Kittan (Linen). Four matters weaken the body, sexual intercourse, depression, drinking water repeatedly while the stomach is empty & consuming sour foods in excess. Four matters strengthen the sight / vision,… Read More »
Type 2 diabetes, a chronic condition affecting millions worldwide, has long been managed primarily through lifestyle changes, medications, and insulin therapy. However, in recent years, surgical interventions have emerged as a viable and effective option for certain individuals struggling to control their blood sugar levels. In this article, we will delve into the surgical treatment for Type 2… Read More »
Food allergies or sensitivities, religious practices, and ideological beliefs are some of the main reasons people rely on specific diets or follow dietary restrictions. While some restrictions are meant to prevent life threatening events, others speak to your guest’s personal and moral beliefs. Either way, they’re equally important. Therefore, if you’re planning an event — or catering for… Read More »
Here is the main point: Jesus did not come into the world mainly to give bread, but to be bread. “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will not hunger. He who believes in me will never thirst” (John 6:35; he repeats himself in verses 48 and 51). He came into the world not to give… Read More »
Question Is this a saheeh hadith: “Whoever prays four (rak‘ahs) after ‘Isha’, they will be equal in worth to Laylat al-Qadr”? Answer Praise be to Allah. It is proven from the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) that after ‘Isha’, when he returned to his house, he would pray four rak‘ahs. That was narrated in… Read More »
Man-yahdihillahu fala mudilla lahu wa man-yudlilhu fala hadiya lah And the translation of this is usually given as: Whomever Allah guides, no one can misguide, and whomever Allah misguides, no one can guide. Let us look at the following facts from the Quran: “There shall, none the less, most certainly come unto you guidance from Me: and those who… Read More »
The Wandering Merchant (also known as WM) is a special Trading Post entity with special trading offers that “wanders” from one random parcel in the higher level areas of the County Map to another place every 4 hours. There are four Wandering Merchant Trading Posts that are found at any one time on the map. When the Wandering Merchant moves to… Read More »
You may have heard many times that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And if you are wondering why? The answer lies in the name itself – break the fast that you have undergone through the night. Some people can’t imagine starting their day without a bowl of oatmeal or a plate of eggs. Others, on the other… Read More »
Elaichi, more commonly known as cardamom, is a spice that effortlessly transforms ordinary dishes into culinary delights, enveloping them in a tantalising aroma and rich flavour. Its vivid green pods, dotted with black pearls, enhance the essence of every imaginable dish or dessert. Yet, beyond its culinary prowess, cardamom boasts different health benefits. Notably, high-quality cardamom pods are… Read More »
First published in 1957, Here Lies Our Sovereign Lord is the third in Jean Plaidy’s Charles II trilogy, which can also be purchased in an omnibus edition titled Charles II or The Loves of Charles II. The phrase “Here Lies Our Sovereign Lord” is from a satirical poem by Lord Rochester and was nailed to King Charles’s bedroom door. ‘Here lies our Sovereign… Read More »