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 »
This picture is of Haji Hassan, a shopkeeper from the Iranian city of Zanjan. A person had left his bicycle with Haji Hasan as a deposit and then for some reason did not come back. Haji Hasan kept that cycle outside the shop every morning and inside the shop at night. This cycle went on like this for… Read More »
As you age, you might expect that some level of joint pain or arthritis is just part of the territory. Experts now say that may not be the case if you start making healthy changes early. Pain showing up as people age is a real thing. More than 50% of people over the age of 65 have some level of joint pain. Types… Read More »
Fasting creates a greater risk of developing dehydration if the holy month of Ramadan occurs in high summer temperatures, which may lead to fatigue and nausea. Children, the elderly, patients with diabetes, kidney or other chronic diseases, as well as individuals who perform physical activity under the sun, are at a higher risk of dehydration. Other dehydration risk… Read More »
It is normal to lose up to about 100 hairs a day on one’s comb, brush, in the sink or on the pillow. This is the result of the normal hair growth cycle. Hairs will grow for a few years, then rest for a few months, shed, and regrow. Telogen is the name for the resting stage of… Read More »
Deep reading helped me level up my reading practice in every possible way: Ironically, I discovered it after a long and painful reading drought that was caused by… reading too much. See, I stopped getting value out of books. I only wanted results but stopped enjoying the process of reading altogether. Deep reading, however, brought back the joy. My… Read More »
Islam came as a guideline to us Muslims to know how to lead a life in which Allah Almighty will be pleased with us. To plant the seeps of good deeds everywhere we go and to help one another through our good days and hard days. Charity is one of the keys through which Allah teaches us how to… 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 »
Depressive disorder (also known as depression) is a common mental disorder. It involves a depressed mood or loss of pleasure or interest in activities for long periods of time. Depression is different from regular mood changes and feelings about everyday life. It can affect all aspects of life, including relationships with family, friends and community. It can result from… Read More »
What is natural beauty? Some people might say it’s that no-makeup-makeup look done just right. Or that perfect glow you get when you leave your facial appointment. Natural beauty can mean looking good au naturale, sure. But sometimes, it’s as plain and simple as loving the skin you’re in. Look Good, Feel Good The way we look on… Read More »