Islam does not give a specific age for marriage, either for the husband or for the wife. Allah, may He be exalted, says (interpretation of the meaning): “And for such of your women as despair of menstruation, if ye doubt, their period (of waiting) shall be three months, along with those who have it not” [al-Talaaq 65:4]. Al-Sa‘di… Read More »
I have never used Fair and Lovely products before but I picked this one because of the Anti Marks claim as I had some ‘here and there’ marks on my face left by some heat bumps and acne.Nothing in this cream’s fragrance is going to irritate even if you have a sensitive nose. This cream spreads very smoothly… Read More »
Studying abroad can be a very different experience especially in University life. The auditorium where the classes are held is bigger, there is no dress code (especially for women), the lecturers do not pressure you to attend classes and there is usually no attendance as it is in many colleges. I personally feel few colleges are very strict… Read More »
On November 8, 1960, Senator John F. Kennedy (D-Ma.) defeated Vice President Richard M. Nixon in the presidential election. President Dwight D. Eisenhower took the defeat of his Vice President personally, feeling it was a rejection by the public of all the Administration had accomplished in its 8 years. Nevertheless, he maintained cordial relations with the incoming President… Read More »
CAIRO – 29 May 2017: This is to Muslims and non-Muslims, who share the wrong belief that the persecution of non-Muslims is permissible in Islam, giving the green light to murder non-Muslims, or paint Muslims with a broad brush. The following are hadiths (sayings) by Prophet Mohamed on the subject, even one about Egyptian Christians in particular. 1… Read More »
While many Thais are very Westernized today and understand the international meaning associated with most cues, their pride in their cultural customs means that as a visitor, being proficient in such non-verbal communication can award you a deeper respect and acceptance among the locals with whom you interact. Thais are receptive to the Western practice of handshaking, and… Read More »
On yesterday’s Trumpet Daily Radio Show, Stephen Flurry spoke about how American education is discarding history. Our high schools and colleges teach less and less of it, and what they do teach is usually distorted to suit present moral sensibilities and political agendas. Why is this such a problem? Think of senility. When a man loses his memory, he loses everything.… Read More »
The Islamic State (ISIS) is in sharp decline, but in its rout lie important lessons and lingering threats. This is true for the four countries of the Maghreb covered in this report, Algeria, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia, which constitute a microcosm of ISIS’ identity, trajectory and shifting fortunes to date. Those countries possess two unwanted claims to fame: as a significant… Read More »
Sher Ali Khan (Pashto: شېر علي خان)(c. 1825 – February 21, 1879) was Amir of Afghanistan from 1863 to 1866 and from 1868 until his death in 1879. He was one of the sons of Dost Mohammed Khan,founder of the Barakzai Dynasty in Afghanistan. Sher Ali Khan initially seized power when his father died, but was quickly ousted by his older brother, Mohammad Afzal Khan. Internecine warfare followed… Read More »
Abbad bin bishr (رضي الله عنه – may Allah be pleased with him) was a companion who was known for his worship and knowledge. One day he stood up for prayer. While absorbed in recitation, a stranger stalked the outskirts of the valley in search of Muhammad ﷺ and his followers. From a distance, the man saw the figure of… Read More »