September, 2015

• 16 September

  M.H.M. Ashraff: The Renaissance Man By Mangala Samaraweera –

  

  My late colleague -the renaissance man M.H.M. Ashraff – was a talented lawyer, articulate legislator and effective minister. He was also an accomplished poet, reciting poetry or quoting from literature at the drop of a hat. But more importantly he was a deeply humane man, who genuinely shed tears for the poor, the oppressed and the downtrodden. I first met Ashraff in …

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• 14 September

  2.5m Syrians Hosted By :- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Since Uprising

  

  The Kingdom played a vital role in helping Syrian refugees in Jordan and Lebanon through humanitarian aid including food, medical treatment, medicines and clothes. (SPA) JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has hosted around 2.5 million Syrians since the beginning of the crisis in that country in 2011, the Foreign Ministry has said. In a statement issued to SPA, the ministry said the …

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• 12 September

  Population parity in historic Palestine raises hard questions for Israel

  

  By Luke Baker JERUSALEM (Reuters) – While Israel remains predominantly Jewish, Arab numbers within the area of historic Palestine are now close to eclipsing the Jewish population, creating a dilemma for supporters of a "one-state solution" to the region's conflict. Long-term demographic trends mean that those who want Jews and Palestinians to live together in a single, enlarged Israeli state …

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• 11 September

  Ceaseless Reward Even After Death Can Good Deeds Be Continuously Rewarded?

  

  By Sadaf Farooqi Abu Hurairah narrated that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "When a man dies, his good deeds come to an end except three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, and righteous offspring who will pray for him." (Muslim) Commenting on this hadith, Imam An-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said, "The scholars said, the meaning …

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• 11 September

  World Literacy Day: Where Do Muslims Stand?

  

  By Maria- Zain Finding Literary Inspiration from Muslims of the Past A narrow definition of literacy is often seen as the ability to read and write. As long as a person is able to have basic reading skills and penmanship, he or she is considered as a literate. However, a broader definition of literacy encompasses a lot more. The Muslim …

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• 11 September

  Egyptian Scientists Filter Seawater in Minutes

  

  Researchers at Alexandria University in Egypt have unveiled a cost-effective desalination technology which can filter highly salty water in minutes. The technology is based on membranes containing cellulose acetate powder, produced in Egypt. The powder, in combination with other components, binds the salt particles as they pass through, making the technique useful for desalinating seawater. “The membrane we produced can …

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• 10 September

  Explain Hajj to Your Kids

  

  Tips for Parents In this time of the year,  many Muslims around the world are preparing for Hajj journey. And it's a good opportunity for parents to teach their kids about Hajj rituals and its significance. Again, Onislam’s Family & Society tries to provide you with a very simple way for teaching your kids about Hajj rituals, through this creative …

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