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Around the world, there are cities that breathe history while others bleed it. Gaza experiences both. Today, the wind that moves through Gaza’s crushed streets carries more than dust; it carries...

The skies over the Middle East darkened with more than smoke a couple of weeks back. They dimmed with fatigue, a sense of cruelty, and the stressful truth that once again, two nations had danced to...

Some years arrive like parades — loud, bright, bustling with fireworks and clock towers. But the New Hijri Year arrives not with noise and celebration, but with reflection and the sacred stillness...

A long time ago, a child was born into a world of questions. And once upon a day, there was a man who carried the sky. He did not wear armour or have a sword. He didn’t chase applause or seek the...

A pilgrimage is a journey to a holy place, one that often leads to deep personal transformation. After such a journey, the pilgrim returns to daily life, but never quite the same. A pilgrim is, quite...

Eid is a joyous occasion that brings people together to celebrate life’s blessings with loved ones. Such festive days of celebrating Eid offer an opportunity to share happy moments with family,...

Some journeys in life are not measured in miles but in meaning. Such is the nature of pilgrimage; it is not merely a trip, but a calling. It invites you to step into the unfamiliar and walk a path...

There is a kind of magic in the relationship between brothers. Not the fancy kind, but something stronger and more permanent. It is formed not in heroic moments, but in everyday memories like the...

If you walk down the quiet corridors of any hospital in the early hours of the morning, you will likely pass someone moving with a clipboard in hand, eyes alert and heart wide open. They are not...

You are not the same person you were a year ago or even a week ago. You are constantly learning, evolving and adapting as life unfolds around you. While you cannot control everything that happens, you...

In the quiet of early morning, when the city is still yawning awake, a different kind of rhythm begins. It is the clang of hammers on steel, the vibration of tractors across golden fields, the steady...

In a world aggressively dominated by screens and technology, the silent, everlasting joy of reading books remains a valued and transformative experience. With its crisp turn of a new page, books...

In a constantly evolving world, our journey of learning remains timeless. From the moment we are born until our last breath, life presents itself as an unlimited classroom, offering lessons through...

Just imagine walking into a peaceful little café where the aroma of fresh coffee and warm bread wraps around you like a hug. The barista greets you with a genuine smile, remembers your name and even...

Everything in life has a beginning and an ending, and everyone experiences seasons that feel like "new" chapters. For instance, spring is considered a new season for gardeners, fall for schools and...

The conclusion of Ramadhan marks the beginning of one of two major Islamic holidays, which is Eid Al Fitr. This Eid represents the festival of the breaking of the fast as it falls on the first day of...

Have you ever felt the need to pause the disorder of life and reset? Ramadhan is the perfect opportunity for this. Ramadhan is considered one of the holiest months of the year for Muslims around the...

It is true that our minds distinguish us from the metal machines around us. However, there is another unique component that deserves even more attention, our soul. It is the spark that fuels all our...

The social significance of Ramadhan goes beyond the individual act of fasting as a religious obligation. It acts as a powerful catalyst for community building, charitable acts, and the strengthening...

Ramadhan is a month of immense blessings; a time for reflection, fasting and spiritual growth. It serves as a reminder to be grateful for the many blessings we often take for granted. This sacred...