The Heart-Brain Converse: Looking Beyond the Duality
Dr Ayesha Alvi and Dr Mohammad Rizwan trace the complicated and all-important connections between the heart and the mind in this research article...Introduction:The human body is a marvel of complexity, where organs and systems work in cohesion to sustain life. Among...
Characteristics Of Western Philosophy
Arshad Shaikh In the first series of articles on Western Philosophy by Arshad Shaikh, we tried to understand it by classifying it in chronological order. Thus, we saw – Western philosophy as being ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary. In this second of the...
The 2023 Israeli Offensive in Gaza
A Story of Occupation and ResistanceThe month of October has witnessed outright violence and oppression of Gazans, with an effective license to kill being granted to the occupying Israeli powers by Western countries who offer both implicit approval and explicit...
Editorial
The month of September brought a wave of joy for women in India when they witnessed a landmark legislation being passed in the Indian parliament. This much awaited legislation - the Women’s Reservation Bill had to wait twenty seven years for approval as it was first...
Arundhati Roy:“The dismantling of democracy in India will affect the whole world”
Arundhati RoyThe text of the writer’s speech as she received the 45th European Essay Prize on September 12I thank the Charles Veillon Foundation for honoring me with the 2023 European Essay Award. It may not be immediately apparent how delighted I am to receive it....
Women’s Reservation Bill, A Roundup
What is it?Officially the The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023 and also called Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, is a bill introduced in the Parliament. It was passed in both houses.Highlights of the BillThe Constitution (One Hundred and...
An Ethical Stance Against Violence
Tasneem Ataullah In a world rife with mindless violence, how did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) understand, conceptualize and reject pointless violence and destruction? How did he negotiate the extraordinary political and strategic challenges of his time without resorting to...
MENSTRUATION:THROUGH THE LENS OF THE UNANI SYSTEM OF MEDICINE
In a world where menstruating women still face taboos, Dr Syeda Ayeman Mazhar explores concepts and recommendations in Unani medicine known for millennia and the role of alternative approaches in painful conditions.Dr Syeda Ayeman Assistant Professor, Rajasthan Unani...
Arthritis: What you need to know to stay healthy
Dr Saleha Is a resident of Kuwait, a homoeopathic doctor, and a consultant dieticianThe dietary modifications serve as a guide to making healthy food choices to maintain a healthy body weight, including foods which reduce inflammation and exclude foods which can...
Hope Over Despair
Amina Shaikh The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) advised seeking guidance from knowledgeable sources during challenges. This principle holds relevance in addressing mental health issues. Silence often intensifies emotional struggles, making open conversations essential. By...
Virtues of Food
Midnight is the time of my rumbling tummy,I long for the food bumbling yummy! Since the irony is - nothing in the refrigerator or in the kitchen cabinetThe dining table is clear and the vessels are washedDrinking the water to make my stomach laminateWhen the food is...
Nutritional Benefits of Eggs: Dispelling Misconceptions
Eggs are a treasure trove of nutrients. A fully natural package of healthy fats, complete proteins, and several vitamins and minerals. They are known as the best source of complete proteins because they contain all the nine amino acids that are required by our...
Is Food Making Us Depressed?
In recent times, the connection between nutrition and mental well-being has garnered significant attention. Epidemiological research has pointed out that adhering to healthy dietary patterns, which involve a high intake of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes,...
The Enchanted Realms
Enlightened by the Quran The Enchanted Realms: A Journey of Reflection Heba Shakeel Have you ever taken a moment to observe your surroundings? Have you ever wondered how tiny seeds sprout into towering trees, their branches reaching for the sky? Have you marvelled...
Depression in the Islamic Perspective
Haifa Mohamed “People are so sensitive nowadays.”, “What do you mean you’re depressed, just be more optimistic.” “I’ve gone through way worse when I was your age and I didn’t blame it all on this depression thing.” Heard this, and more? Let Haifa Mohamed tell you why...
Childhood: Key to a Stable Adulthood
Sufiya Tazeen Prioritizing the well-being of young minds not only safeguards their future but also lays the foundation for a healthier society down the road. In this article, Sufiya Tazeen explains how…Early life adversities can initiate the onset of psychological...
ROLE OF WOMEN IN MATHEMATICS
Dr Shaheena Historically, men have dominated the field of mathematics. Women were usually discouraged from studying higher mathematics, but many advocated for equality. In this essay, Dr Shaheena Khatoon takes us through a journey through the past and more recent...
Decluttering – An Essential Process to Simplify Life & Live Happily
Nowadays, clutter is also coming in the digital form like overflowing email inboxes or too many documents on the desktop. Day by day files overcrowd the computers or mobile phones and even hang because of unnecessary files and data. Managing old and new data on your...
Building Stronger Connections: The Transformative Power of Words
Rabia Basri Even when we’re tempted to respond negatively to someone, we should remind ourselves that no one deserves our disdain. Our purpose is not to engage in constant battles, proving our superiority to others. Rabia Basri explains why…Many conversations commence...
Let’s talk about Intimacy Anorexia
Sana Rubiya Psychologist and Rational Emotive Cognitive Behavior [email protected] a more extreme form, intimacy anorexia can be a form of emotional abuse, although it’s important to not conflate the two issues. Emotional abuse entails non-physical...
THE WORLD INSIDE A BOOK…
Found a book where I get lost inKept in a resplendent shelf of the Library Old and dusty was its skinFelt like I was pieced back to the 19th century… Walking through the redolent rosarium As I met an orphic form of soul lightHe introduced himself as a rose guardian...
Aimless Pursuits
In a world of delusion and aimless living where existence has no directionand life seems like an unplanned selectionIn this chaotic world of wonderI spend some time to ponder. Is life so desultory that we discuss things predestined?On gender, sexuality and equality....
An Elegy for Hope
Hope is brazen, courageous, and audacious.Despair’s loathed rival, bargaining with destiny, pleading with Providence, Hope is brazen in her fight against the ebbing tideThe dimming light,The darkness closing in on all four sides,The floodwaters rising higher and...
Childrens Hub
Did You Know?Sadaqah is an Arabic term for charity, the spirit of giving• It is an integral part of Islam• Sadaqah stands in the way of calamity and miserliness• Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said: “The believer’s shade on theDay of Resurrection will be his...
Let’s Go Shopping
Dad: Come on, all of you get ready quickly. Let’s go shopping.Mom: Yes. There is not even one spoon of sugar to make tea. Rice, flour, milk, eggs.… everything got over. Hurry up. Otherwise, I don’t know what to cook for dinner.Seema: That’s a good idea. Let’s go to...
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