January, 2015

• 6 January

  Islamic Finance Today magazine to commence e-version soon

  

  Pioneer Publications is to re-launch its publication Islamic Finance Today beginning from January 2015. Its founder editor Asiff Hussein who served as editor of IFT from 2006 to 2010 will be editing its e-version with plans for a print version in the long term. IFT enjoyed much popularity in the industry at its height, so much so that a research …

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• 6 January

  Female Circumcision – An Islamic Perspective

  

  Female Circumcision – An Islamic Perspective By Asiff Hussein Islamic Basis The evidence for circumcision, both male and female, come from the ahadith (Sayings of Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him) like the following: 1) Circumcision is my way for men and ennobling in women (Baihaqi). This hadith suggests that both male and female circumcision was recognized by the Prophet. …

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• 6 January

  How napping benefits the brain

  

  MV Editor’s Note: There are many benefits mentioned in this article and the findings presented are certainly in agreement with the noble Sunna of the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and grant him peace) who encouraged the qaylula naps. There is more about the qaylula at the end of the article below. If you are not getting enough sleep, …

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• 6 January

  Why reading on a screen before bed is a bad idea

  

  You’ve heard that using screens before bedtime can mess with your sleep, but new research suggests the problem is even more serious. Reading from an iPad before bed not only makes it harder to fall asleep, but also impacts how sleepy and alert you are the next day, according to new research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. …

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• 6 January

  Tips for Parents Taking Kids to Hajj Tips & Advice Series By :- Tasnim Nazeer

  

  Hajj is a journey of a lifetime for any Muslim and completes the fifth pillar of Islam. There are an increasing number of parents who are performing Hajj with their families or whilst expecting a child; however, to make Hajj a truly positive and spiritual experience when going with the kids, it is important to take note of a few …

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• 6 January

  The Prophet’s Mosque (Historical Glance)

  

  In 622 CE, when Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) immigrated to Madinah, he built a mosque next to his house. The mosque was an open-air building with a platform for reciting Qur'an. Since then, the mosque has been known as the Prophet's Mosque. The mosque was first built with palm trunks and mud walls. At that time, …

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• 6 January

  TIME TO TAP GROWING DEMAND FOR ‘HALAL TOURISM’ SEGMENT

  

  Sultanate of Oman, one of the most astonishing tourist destinations in the Middle East region, has to tap the immense potential of ‘halal tourism’, which is one of the fastest growing tourism category the world over. Many destinations across the world have already taken measures to lure the surging Muslim travel propensity by ensuring exclusive services and facilities that can …

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