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Think of the origins of that staple of modern life, the cup of coffee, and Italy often springs to mind. But in fact, Yemen is where the ubiquitous brew has its true origins. Along with the first university, and even the toothbrush, it is among surprising Muslim inventions that have shaped the world we live in today. The origins of …

It is a general concern for today’s parents that they don’t spend enough time with their children. Instead of worrying about how many minutes you spend with your kids each day, it's better to focus on turning those minutes into memorable moments. So what matters the most is scheduling "quality time" with kids, thus helping them maximize the benefits of …

The Islamic calendar or Hijri calendar (AH) is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 months in a year of 354 days. It is used to date events in many Muslim countries (concurrently with the Gregorian calendar), and used by Muslims everywhere to determine the proper days on which to observe the annual fasting, to attend Hajj, and to celebrate other …

Speacial scholarship for A/L students at Zahira College, Colombo G.C.E. Advanced Level | Admission Walk-in-Interviews will be held from 20th April 2015 to 30th April 2015 from 8.30 am to 2.30 pm. please check the notice for more details. M.ALTHAF FAROOK Al Ahsa Islamic Center +94777898027/ 00966503148137

Many new Muslims find that it is through the Quran that they become acquainted with Islam and the sudden interest in the faith sends them on a life-changing experience. Once embracing Islam however, getting to know the Quran is even more important – even for born Muslims. It is vital to remember that there are no versions of the Quran, …