January, 2015

• 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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• 6 January

  A Perfect Woman (2)

  

  A’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) typified the best ideals expressed in the following verse: {Muslim men and women, believing men and women, obedient men and women, truthful men and women, patient men and women, humble men and women, charity-giving men and women, fasting men and fasting women, men who guard their private parts and women who do so, …

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• 6 January

  Hijab in the Bible and Torah By : – Aisha Stacey

  

  A Christian woman who becomes a nun is said "to take the veil". This is said in reference to her head covering. The literal meaning of hijab is to veil, to cover or to screen.It encompasses more than just a dress code; it is concerned with moral boundaries and respect for woman.It is part of community cohesion and modest behavior. However, the term …

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