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 »
Osman I (born c. 1258—died 1324 or 1326) was the ruler of a Turkmen principality in northwestern Anatolia who is regarded as the founder of the Ottoman Turkish state. Both the name of the dynasty and the empire that the dynasty established are derived from the Arabic form (ʿUthmān) of his name. Osman was descended from the Kayı branch of the Oğuz Turkmen. His father, Ertugrul, had established a principality… Read More »
Before suhur (the pre-dawn meal during Ramadan), as her family members sleep, Fatima remains awake to prepare the food for them and wake them up. And before iftar, as they relax or spend time outside the house ahead of the evening call to prayer, she spends her time preparing dishes, which her family selects in excess, forgetting what… Read More »
Historically, spices have shaped many events throughout the world. Many voyagers, including the legendary Christopher Columbus, explored the seas in search of treasured spices. These valued commodities contribute not only flavors but also serve as colorants and preservatives in a wide variety of cultures. Today, spices are increasingly revered not only for their culinary properties but also for… 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 »
With nearly two billion followers, Islam originated in Arabia and spread throughout the world, becoming the world’s second largest religion after Christianity. While Mecca is its holiest site, there are other major Muslim sites—gilded mosques, mosaic-embedded shrines, and holy cities—that not only are architectural gems but provide intriguing insights into Islam’s history and culture. Here’s a look at… Read More »
Earlier this year Google Maps on Android Auto started showing buildings in 3D while driving. Now, that functionality is rolling out more widely, and we’ve got a few more details on it as well. 3D buildings in Google Maps have been available for years now, but was rarely used in navigation. Google pretty widely supported showing this design… 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 »