Category: Miscellany

Reflexologist Highlights Benefits of Ablution

By P.K. Abdul Ghafour Ablution or wudu, the mandatory washing ritual for Muslims before the five-time prayers helps to rejuvenate the body as a result of washing vital reflex points such as the hands, face, ears and feet, says an Indian reflexologist Dr. C.A. Ansar. An alternative medicine specialist, Ansar has been successful in treating…

Not a Trouble, But a Gift

All sorts of tests, sicknesses, accidents, material and psychological difficulties and all the rest, are set out within the individual’s ability to cope with them and are events that Allah has ordained specially for them in their destiny. By Harun Yahya Have you ever thought you have come to the end of your tether? Or…

Different Meaning

In the December 2014 issue of Islamic Voice, in the “children’s corner” page, under “Enhance Your Word Power,” the word “theatre” has been described with some different meaning than what is found in all dictionaries. I give an example: Theatre: A building or part thereof or a natural outdoor setting for the representation of dramatic…

Muslim Buying Power

Survey indicates increased demand for ethical Islamic goods By Mahvish Irfan The American Muslim Consumer Consortium (AMCC) held its fifth annual conference last weekend in Newark, NJ. Founded by Faisal Masood, this non-profit corporation aims to address the needs of American Muslim Consumers and empower companies developing products for this market. The sold-out conference featured…

The Wonderful Woodpecker

Pine trees older than 100 years suffer an illness that causes the hard and thick bark to soften. This was only recently discovered by science, but woodpeckers have known it for centuries. By Harun Yahya As we all know, woodpeckers build their nests by boring holes in tree trunks with their beaks. This may sound…

You Can Become A Super Achiever

Everyone is born with the same mind that is full of energy. But some people fail to utilise this energy and die without developing their personalities fully. By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan Not facility, not ease, but difficulty and effort make a man, wrote Scottish author and reformer Samuel Smiles. This statement is based on a…