Category: Miscellany

New Research Projects in ‘Smart’ Insulin

Overview On August 12, 2024, the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge announced grants exceeding £2.7 million for innovative research in developing next-generation insulins. This initiative, backed by the Steve Morgan Foundation, Diabetes UK, and JDRF, aims to create insulins that mimic healthy pancreatic function. Understanding Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition…

Visionary Leadership: Guiding the Future

Visionaries are the true leaders of any generation, possessing the foresight to anticipate future needs and guide others effectively. Intelligence is essential for such farsightedness, as it provides the foundation for vision, direction, and the incentive to reach goals. Key Attributes of Visionary Leaders: 1. Clarity of Purpose: • Visionary leaders have a clear understanding…

The Difference Between Intelligence and Intellect: Balancing the Head and the Heart

INTELLECT In our evolving world, intellect drives and motivates ideological notions. Intellect is rooted in facts. It denotes cognition the rational mental processes that constitute ‘knowing’: the ability to identify, analyze, memorize, and categorize the physical characteristics and implications of whatever thing or event is perceived by the senses, leading to the comprehension of objective…

Bee Population Declining Due to Pesticides on the Peninsula

The bee population on the Peninsula is significantly declining due to widespread pesticide use, alarming environmentalists, agricultural experts, and local communities. Bees are vital for pollinating crops and maintaining ecological balance. Studies reveal that pesticides, commonly used in agriculture, are causing bee mortality and disrupting their behaviors. These chemicals impair bees’ ability to forage, navigate,…

Ihsan – Spiritual Excellence

In the Islamic tradition, spirituality is seen as part of ihsan, meaning excellence or virtue. It comes from the root (Arabic) word h-s-n, which means good or beauty. Hence, the term ihsan is often understood as inner beauty (virtues) or spiritual excellence. Every Muslim should aspire to strive for the utmost degree of spirituality. The…

The Sword of Allah

“In the Battle of Uhud, the situation escalated and the Prophet (pbuh) was injured. First, a rock hit the Prophet (pbuh) in the face, causing his lip to bleed. Then an arrow hit him (pbuh) in his face, penetrating his face guard and knocking out an incisor tooth. Finally, a rider struck the Prophet (pbuh)…