Category: Reflections
Do You Truly Rely on God?
Allah governs all that exists. You have to take the means and leave the outcomes to Allah.
By Jasser Auda
In his well-known book, Al-Hikam (Words of [...]
2015, the International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies
The IYL-2015 is a time to recognize the Greek and the Arab pioneers of optics. Importantly, it is a time to reflect on the decline of science in the A [...]
Blind Tunisian Woman Regains Eyesight in Arafat
After 18 months of living in complete darkness, a Tunisian woman pilgrim regained her eyesight while standing on Arafat at the climax of the Haj this [...]
The Three Yellow Roses
By Nigar Ataulla
My backyard garden is host to different creatures who are my friends"cute little squirrels, with bushy tails and baby mice, with v [...]
What Little Olinj Taught Me On Teacher’s Day
By Yoginder Sikand
Little Olinj was quite a naughty girl last week, and that's why Dolly Aunty gave her to me yesterday to mind. In two days she ha [...]
What Islam and My Muslim Friends Taught Me This Ramadan
Above all, the many lessons that this Ramzan taught me was this: the need to think of, and turn to, God at least for a few minutes every day. That was [...]
What’s after Ramadan?
While saying goodbye to Ramadan, each one of us should ask these questions: What have I gained from this month? Have I passed the test?
By Dr. Main [...]
Healers with Hearts of Gold
In today's materialistic world, where gentleness and positivity are as scarce as fresh water, when I see patients in HBS Hospital being greeted with a [...]
Do First Thing First
Consider this scenario: In a remote forest, a pregnant deer is about to give birth to a baby. It finds a remote grass field near by a river and slowly [...]
Connected to the World – But Disconnected Within!
Allow your heart to connect to people. Give technology some much-needed rest at times. Your heart will not let you down, technology will!
By Nigar At [...]