The Symbolism of the Postures of Prayer
By: Nafia Nowshad As we dive deeper into the symbolic significance of the prayer postures, we can better appreciate how the salat both confronts and awakens the worshipper. Despite the spiritual importance of prostration, the salat does not begin with a posture of effacement, but rather begins in the standing position. This position is a […]
Seeking forgiveness in the final Ashrah of Ramadhan
By: TMR Mohsin Ramadan is the blessed month for Muslims across the globe and acts as a refresher and rejuvenator of faith and belief. The month prepares us, molds our behavior and regulates our conduct, attitude, actions and mentality in accordance with the teachings of Islam. It is such farming so that we may harvest […]
Sustainability is the path to prosperity
Earth Day…
By: M Ahmad Earth is the third of eight planets in our solar system and the only known place in the universe to support life. It is estimated to be 4.54 billion years old, plus or minus about 50 million years. Earth Day is observed globally on 22nd of April every year to continue promoting […]
Celebrating the blessed month of Ramadan
By: Mool Raj The month of sacrifice, purification, self-improvement, spiritual contemplation, mercy and blessings is nearly half done by now and Muslims across the globe have been, like every year, displaying great religious fervor in celebrating the month of fasting. This month brings peace and happiness to Muslims; its significance is well established by the […]
Understanding the brain Disorder – Aphasia
After the recent incidence of Hollywood actor Bruce Willis being diagnosed with a medical ailment called Aphasia Disorder, and deciding to step away from his acting profession, the disorder has taken the netizens by a storm. This is a disorder involving the specific area of the brain’s cognitive functions to diminish, causing partial speech/language impairment. […]
Our education system needs an overhaul
By: Aubaid Ahmed Akhoon The current educational system is like a patient declining in health and does not produce the citizens required in the pragmatic world outside. On the contrary, it produces batches of the individuals that may be replete with information but are hollow when it comes to updated and usable knowledge. Looking at […]
Prompt diagnosis, treatment can improve cosmetic appeal among scoliosis patients
By: Dr SK Rajan Attributing to manifold reasons, India is a home to the largest number of cases of spinal deformities. The major causes include accidents, social violence, nutrition deficiency, post-polio complications and congenital problems. Of all the deformities, scoliosis (S shaped side to side bending of the spine) is the most common and readily […]
Bolstering Myanmar-Bangladesh Ties With Neighbourly Spirit
By: Jubeda Chowdhury Myanmar and Bangladesh should bolster their ties with neighbourly spirit for various reasons. Currently the strained Myanmar-Bangladesh relations need to be smoothened. January 13, 2022, marked the 50 years of bilateral ties between Myanmar and Bangladesh. Myanmar recognized Bangladesh as a sovereign state on January 13, 1972. But there weren’t any seminars, […]
Healthy choices for hale and hearty life!
By: Muneer Shamee World Health Day is celebrated on 7th April since 1950 and this occasion is to focus on how the people remain healthy and gain better access to health provision. Health is the fundamental right of every human being irrespective of race, religion, political belief or socio-economic condition. World Health Organization came into […]
“MORALITY”
A translation of Sir Syed’s “IKHLAQ”
By: Abbas Ali “In the opinion of Mr. Edison, religion can be branched into two: beliefs and practices. By beliefs, Mr. Edison means only those issues that came to be known with the help of divine revelations and which cannot be decerned with the help of wisdom, neither by pondering over the vast universe. Nevertheless, […]
