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 »
Question Is the wisdom behind kissing the Black Stone to seek blessing (barakah) thereby? Summary of answer Kissing the Black Stone is an act of worship in which a Muslim kisses a stone to which he has no connection except worshipping Allah by venerating it and following the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) by… 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 »
With more than 100 degrees, diplomas and certificates on offer, and flexible opportunities to study how and where you choose, we are confident you will find the ideal option to suit your interests, skills and lifestyle. A federation of excellence The University of London consists of 17 independent federation members with outstanding global reputations for teaching and research. All of the degrees offered through the University… Read More »
Men are notorious for avoiding the doctor and ignoring unusual symptoms. This may help explain why women tend to live longer. Don’t let complacency take a toll on your health. Schedule yearly checkups with your doctor and keep these appointments. Your doctor can help monitor your weight, blood pressure, and the level of cholesterol in your blood. Excess… 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 »
From country to country, monetary units vary nearly as much as the cultures and languages that use them. But have you ever wondered why a dollar is called a ‘dollar’? The reason Pakistan’s passport is green A recent post on the Oxford Dictionary’s ‘OxfordWords blog’ explained the origins of the names of the world’s most common currencies. Here’s… Read More »
In July 2005, a newspaper in Turkey carried a caption: 1,500 sheep take suicide to leap off a cliff. The report referred to an incident in Gevas, a town in eastern Turkey when sheep leapt to death from a cliff. Right after 1,500 sheep plunged into the 15-metre drop in a bizarre mass suicide. “There’s nothing we can… Read More »
Time passes with the changing of the seasons. Matt has been quietly sleeping for about 20 season or so. The young cubs that he helped save have now grown. They have trained in the ways of a Guardian. They have learned from Matts mistakes. Now, as they have made the transition to Guardian and discovered Matt’s journals, and… Read More »