Editorial
The untimely and sudden death of a 26-year-old chartered accountant employee of Ernst & Young (EY), one of the “Big Four” professional services companies in the world, has sent shockwaves. Anna Sebastian Parayil, originally from Kerala, worked in Pune at the time...
Rural Women in a Changing World
Rural women have become pivotal change agents within their communities in recent decades. As societies evolve and economies transform, the roles and contributions of these women are gaining recognition, reshaping not only rural landscapes but also the broader...
Mental Health
In this essay, the author introduces some major books on major mental health, stigma, depression, and other related topics.IntroductionMental health is a fundamental aspect of overall well-being that influences how individuals think, feel, and act. Despite its...
Slippery Stone: An Inquiry into Islam’s Stance on Music Khalid Baig
Slippery Stone” by Khalid Baig is an excellent, well-researched book that exhaustively investigates one of the most contentious and debated issues in the Islamic jurisprudence discourse related to the permissibility of music. With well over six hundred references and...
Life Skills Education & Its Importance
Paediatrician, Life Skill Coach, Parent Coach, Paediatric Obesity management specialist, Child development practitioner, NLP Practitioner, Published Poet & Author.In a world where various challenges and overwhelming circumstances surround our children and young...
The Evolution of Aging: How Can Youth Adapt to Aging
Baba, you haven’t taken your blood pressure medication today’ ‘Nani, why are you being so adamant about getting a blood test done?’ ‘Ammi, don’t you understand that if you don’t take your insulin / diabetic medications on time, it is going to be harmful to you?’....
PINK FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
What is Breast Cancer?Breast cancer is a prevalent condition affecting women globally. Despite advancements in medical science, it still claims numerous lives each year. Spreading awareness plays a vital role in preventing breast cancer and encouraging early...
Understanding Stuttering and Raising Awareness: Exploring the Condition and Other Speech Disorders
International Stammering / Stuttering Awareness Day 2024 is a worldwide event focused on increasing awareness about stammering (or stuttering) & fostering greater understanding and support for those who experience it. The day highlights the difficulties...
Animal Rights, An Islamic Viewpoint
Animals play an essential role in the Earth’s ecosystem. They contribute significantly to the environment from helping in pollination to maintaining the ecological balance. Beyond their environmental contributions, animals help out humans in ways that are subtle but...
Steps Towards a Sustainable Future
As debates around sustainability and cruelty free living increase, it is crucial to reflect on the profound impact plastic has on our planet and explore the numerous benefits of living a plastic-free life.The Harm Plastic Can Cause Plastic pollution is a critical...
Self Care
Psychologist and Rational Emotive Cognitive Behavioral Therapist sanarubiana@gmail.com , X@SRubiyana & Instagram@sanarubiyana15Self-care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve your physical and mental health. This can help you...
Ayyankali: A Born Revolutionary
AYYANKALI was born on 28 August 1963 to Ayyan and Mala in Venganoor, a small village 13 kilometres north of Thiruvananthapuram. His father, Ayyan, was the Adiyalan (Slave) of Panangott Ottilathu Parameswaran Pillai and would spend all his time working for the...
Smile, it’s Sunnah: The Teachings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
World Smile Day is celebrated every year on the first Friday of October. The date of World Smile Day this year is Friday, October 4. “Share a Smile” is this year’s theme, which invites individuals to use small acts of positivity and delight to spread love and joy....
Atheism, in reality
Imagine a forest that contains both fast & slow animals. When a predator attacks, the fast one escapes & survives, while the slow one gets caught & killed. Over time, the faster animals will continue to thrive, as they can evade predators, while the slower...
“Mamma, I’m scared”
Mamma, I’m scared,What was that?I couldn’t understand,Was it bad?Someone touched me in the wrong way,From the school on my way,Soul flew, mind blew, inside everything dead,Mamma, I’m scared.“Don’t worry, child,That wasn’t anything,Just a bad thought,Take it...
Ease!
When the day breaks out,.Just gaze on the dawn,The Golden yellow charm,Pearls of breeze on every leaf,Melody of birds,Music to the ears,Singing songs of life,All praise to the Lord, Most High,Man, Oh Man take heed,Face the winds of life,With Heart and Hope,Behold!...
AS LONG AS….
It’s okay to be perfect As long as you can tolerate imperfection It’s okay to be an achieverAs long as you can embrace lossIt’s okay to be gorgeous As long as u can love the ugly..It’s okay for the best of everything..As long as you’re okay with the worst..It’s okay...
Breakfast Blues – When Flavor Meets Fire Alarm
Where to begin? This question kept me thinking for more than a decade about starting to write about my unapologetic love for food. Like the apple that hit the soon-to-be-famous Isaac Newton on a warm evening in 1666, just after his dinner, I had a ‘light bulb’ moment...
Biryani –a Family Memory
Biryani has always been a main course for all of my family’s important moments- be it a gathering, any festive mood or even the slightest happy moment. Biryani and Indian food culture always go hand in hand, no matter which part of the country you go to. You would...
A Comparative Analysis of Rehabilitation Principles in Islamic & Western Criminal Justice Systems
Introduction:Often, the only things people in the West associate with Islam are stoning and hand-chopping. Stoning and hand chopping feature in the Shari’ah, but their actual function can only be understood by stepping back and examining how the Shari’ah conceives of...
The Ethics of “Innovation” in Technological Warfare
One of the most common refrains in social justice movements, even more relevant in the context of Palestinian liberation, is “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” For decades, Palestinian activists have warned the global community that Israel’s...
Children’s Corner
Hey kids! These cool riddles are no game-they are your key to some pretty cool creatures the Quran talks about! Each one of these animals finds a special place in the stories and lessons Allah has brought up for us. So, let’s get our thinking caps on and dive into...
Children’s Corner
Fill in the Blanks: Rabi’ul Thani FactsQ1: Rabi’ul Thani is the ____ month in the Islamic calendar.(A) Third (B) Fourth (C) FifthQ2: Rabi’ul Thani comes after the month of _____.(A) Safar (B) Rabi’ul Awwal (C) Dhul-HijjahQ3: The Islamic calendar is...
