Umrah, often considered the “lesser pilgrimage” when compared to Hajj, holds profound spiritual significance in Islam. Unlike Hajj, which is mandatory for those physically and financially capable and has specific dates according to the Islamic lunar calendar, Umrah can be performed at any time of the year. This pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, involves a … Read more
Every Muslim is expected to pray five times a day, as prescribed by Islam. All Muslims start the day with Fajr, the first prayer at dawn. The second prayer is Zuhr, followed by Asr (During which none of your business should ever take up less than 15 minutes). After Maghrib or Isha prayers, which occur … Read more
Flowers aren’t just a great gift to make someone’s day and profess your feelings, but they are also full of symbolism. This differs in different cultures and religions which is why you should investigate what message and meaning each flower conveys before giving it to the loved one. We are going to discuss some of … Read more
A humble high school student has zoomed to stardom to win Indonesia’s X-Factor. Afia R Fitriati has the story. After dozens of elimination rounds over five months, the votes are in: 16-year-old Fatin Shidqia Lubis has emerged as the winner of the first season of X-Factor Indonesia, beating rival finalist Novita Dewi by a thin margin in … Read more
How a Muslim woman who fought for gender equality had her sanity questioned in a South African mosque. By Merium Kazmi. Contrary to popular belief, Islamic history is full of stories of extraordinary Muslim women. These women have assumed positions of power and respect by challenging cultural norms of women’s role in society and contributing to their … Read more