In 2024, Ramadan is expected to take place from March 11 to April 9. What are the rules of Ramadan? Sawm, or fasting during Ramadan, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam meant to encourage spiritual reflection. Sawm is Arabic for "to refrain" as Ramadan is a time for Muslims to pra...
The word "Habibi" is more than just a term of endearment; it's a word that carries a rich history and deep cultural significance. Derived from the Arabic language, "Habibi" is often used to express affection and love. But what does "Habibi" truly mean, and how is it used in different...
Dear brothers and sisters, the fourth pillar of Islam is fasting (in Arabic: Siyam or Saum). And it is to fast throughout the month of Ramadan (the ninth month of the Islamic calendar). This is an act of worship that draws the Muslim closer to Allah, as the Qur’an stated: “Fasti...
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During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from eating any food, drinking any liquids, smoking cigarettes, and engaging in any sexual activity, from dawn to sunset. That
Swing by Local Bites Café in Jumeirah for a morning delight. Freshly made, dripping in date sauce, and sprinkled with sesame seeds – a perfect sweet treat with your coffee! 4. Oozie Dubai's got a culinary gem – Oozie, a star at weddings and Ramadan. It’s basically rice, chicken,...
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In 2012, the beloved and greatly mourned Palestinian singer Reem Banna publicly declared her dedication to a Free Syria and denounced the silence of the world in the face of the “most criminal and backward regime of the Arab world”, the Assad regime. Following is her declaration in Arabic,...
In this old order, humans were comfortable with the idea that equality doesn’t mean anything and does not exist in reality. If anything, equality is a dangerous reality. As al-Hassan (the son of Ali bin Abi Taleb) is reported to have said in a cryptic way: “if all men were equal...
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