Fasting is an obligation on Muslims every year in the month of Ramadan. It is also highly recommended to fast intermittently throughout the year, such as three days per month in the middle of the lunar month or on the first nine days of the month of Dhul Hijjah.
Facts about International Earth Day
Being stewards of the Earth, it is the responsibility of Muslims to care for the environment in a proactive manner. There is a definite purpose behind the creation of different species, be it plants or animals.
Laughing Gas: the Pros and Cons
A middle aged youth sits calmly at a hospital. Except for the mound of rope that binds his hands, there is nothing unusual about the patients awaiting a date with the doctor here.
Unbelievable Facts About Earth (Infograph)
Planet Earth is the third planet from the Sun, the densest planet in the Solar System, the largest of the Solar System's four terrestrial planets, and the only celestial body known to accommodate life.
Athletes, Mind Your Hearts!
In July 1993, Reggie Lewis, the 27 years old NBA All-Star champion basketball player collapsed suddenly during a Boston Celtics practice game. He ...
Surging Organic Light-Emitting Diodes
Having an 80-inch-high-definition television that can be rolled up after turning off, digital newspaper that refreshes with breaking news and can be folded like ...
Genetic Anti-inflammatory Switch Turned On During Fasting
A key molecule that keeps gut bacteria in check has been discovered by a team of scientists. The study shows a molecular pathway by which the brain communicates with the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to prevent unnecessary activation of the immune system during fasting by strengthening the barrier against gut microbes.
Celebrating Al-Biruni: A Muslim Genius and Polymath
Scientific developments didn’t come on a silver platter. It had taken men and women throughout the ages to create the innovations we benefit ...
Single Alcoholic Drink Per Day Increases Breast Cancer
Drinking just one glass of wine or other alcoholic drinks a day increases breast cancer risk, finds a major new report by the ...
Research Investigates Fasting in Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body either resists insulin or doesn’t produce enough of it, affecting sugar metabolism. ...
Islam’s Stance on Music Therapy
Music therapy is an established psychological clinical intervention that is delivered by professional healthcare centers and registered music therapists. Its aim is to ...
Augmented Reality: Future is Here
It has been aptly described as one of the most exciting technologies around, and for good reasons too. Due to its intricate nature, many even claim it’s a technology for the future -- or is it?