Islam

The number of Muslims in South Korea is estimated to be around 100,000, including foreigners.

Seoul, South Korea – This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Korean hostage crisis in Afghanistan, which was a turning point in the history of Islam in Korea. Today, South Korean Muslims make up a tiny minority, 0.2 percent, of the predominantly Christian and Confucian society. As South Korea is opening its doors to Muslim tourists, trying to fill the vacuum left by the declining …

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Miswaak: The natural toothbrush

The Miswaak was known before Islam, but Islam added a religious perspective to its usage. The Prophetic guidance: The Prophet Muhammad recommended Muslims to clean their teeth using a Miswaak every day; especially upon waking up, when performing ablution, before prayer, when reciting the Quran, before sleeping, when entering the house, and when the mouth has a foul odor. There …

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Factors Affecting Physical Growth in Children

There is no doubt that different aspects of the human personality are integrated and affect each other. They constitute a cohesive unit and cannot be separated except in the field of theoretical study. From the time a person is born until he fully grows up, the different elements of his formation interact and affect each other, sometimes evidently and at …

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Foods filled with blessing and benefit from the Sunnah

Allah, Most High, has repeatedly made reference to the gift of fruit in the Holy Quran. In one verse Allah, Most High, says: “Do you not see that Allah sends down rain from the sky, and we produce therewith fruits of various colours.” (Surah Fatir: 87) Elsewhere Allah, Most High, says: “and He sent down rain from the sky and brought forth fruits …

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10 things to start doing in Rabi’ al Awwal

This list is intended to be a quick guide to some beneficial things that can, with Allah’s help, improve our lives and faith both in and out of the noble month of Rabi’ al-Awwal. We ask Allah for sincerity and acceptance. Recite and listen to the Qur’an on a daily basis – One of the best ways to get closer …

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Health benefits of fruits and vegetables

APPLES – •Protects your heart. •Prevent constipation. •Prevents diarrhoea. •Improves lung capacity. •Cushions joints. ALOE VERA •Protects cancer tumours. •Control blood circulation. •Heals physical and radiation burns. •Ends constipation. ARTICHOKES •Aids digestion. •Lowers cholesterol. •Protects your heart. •Controls diabetes. •Protects against liver damage. AVOCADOS •Battle diabetes. •Lower cholesterol. •Helps stop strokes. •Control blood pressure. •Smoothen skin. APRICOTS •Combats cancer. •Controls blood pressure. •Saves your eyesight. •Shields against Alzheimer’s. •Slows aging process. BANANAS •Protect your heart. •Strengthen bones. •Control blood pressure •Block diarrhoea. BEANS •Prevent constipation. •Help haemorrhoids. •Lower cholesterol. •Combats cancer. •Stabilize blood …

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