In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, we embarked on our journey into Surat Al-A’raf in search for productivity lessons to apply in our lives, thus strengthening our relationship with Allah  and His book. In Part 3, we reviewed the often-told story of Adam  and Iblees for the same purpose. Here, in Part 4, we’ll further explore the incident to learn more important lessons for our lives, in sha Allah. What do you do when somebody says “no” to your face? Your child, spouse, relative, emplo

New Delhi: Retirement fund body EPFO may launch by August an online facility to withdraw provident fund, a move that will reduce paperwork and provide hassle-free service to its subscribers. With the new facility, settling PF withdrawal claims would just take few hours. "We are hopeful of launching an online facility for PF withdrawal claims by August this year. We have already digitised our records and processes using Oracle operating system," a senior EPFO official told PTI. "EPFO wil

I would like to introduce you today to 3 powerful elements of productivity. These are the cornerstone of productivity without which one cannot be productive, and here they are: Knowledge Action Consistency I call this the Productivity Triangle, and if all 3 element meet in a person, he/she becomes truly productive. But if one element is missing that’s when unproductivity kicks in. So how do these 3 elements work? Knowledge وَقُل رَّبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا say, “O my Lord! advan

Every year, 'Sticking to your Diet' and 'Reducing Weight' are the most popular resolutions made by people across the world. But as the days move on, we either forget about them or get so overwhelmed that we just give up. And it is not just about resolutions. Many of us are on this constant battle against what we perceive as 'fatty but delicious food'. If only there was a magic wand that made everything easier. Made the extra flab tone up, regardless of what we ate. Alas, magic doesn't exist i

When people say you shouldn’t be attached to dunya, what does that make you think of? Money, fashion, property? Normally something tangible, something materialistic; but how often do you think of people?Do you ever stop to think that maybe you’re attached to this dunya because of the way you’re attached to people? Now this time, think about someone you love, someone you care about, someone you can’t really imagine your life without. What if that person stopped talking to you, what would become

LONDON: A first of its kind data released on Wednesday showed thatcompared with a single cigarette, one hookah session releases approximately 125 times the smoke, 25 times the tar, 2.5 times the nicotine and 10 times the carbon monoxide. The analysis, led by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, vindicates the World Health Organisation's fears that hookah smokers are inhaling a large load of toxicants. Waterpipe use is most prevalent in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, but it is a

According to Islamic beliefs, a person will be held accountable for all his deeds after the person moves on to the next life. According to hadith, the following are first of the many questions that a person will be asked. First Stage of questioning (In the Grave) A person’s first stage of reckoning will be in the grave where he will be asked three questions. Allah will help reinforce the person’s answers based on his deeds in this world. The three questions are the following:

How should we view the British Empire and its legacy for its former colonies? Was it one of the world's greatest modernising forces, as some historians claim, or was it only a destructive bane? The latter, says Congress politician Shashi Tharoor who maintains the only two benefits for India were cricket and the English language. Tharoor contested the contentions of co-panellist, British historian, author and MP Tristram Hunt, that the benefits included rule of law and an effective parliame

In Islam, it is the right of every child to be treated with kindness, mercy and fairness. Although there are many parenting styles, many Muslims are not aware that showing emotional understanding towards children will help them become more cooperative, mature and confident people. In this article, I will be sharing the benefits of empathic parenting, as well as practical steps to connect emotionally with your children. What is empathic parenting? Empathic parenting is based on the desire t

Quran is the book of guidance for a Muslims life. This article is a collection of Quranic verses, Ahadeeth (Prophet’s Saying) and sayings of the salaf (pious people that followed the prophet) on the majesty of Quran, the great virtues for reading and following it. 1. Quran on Quran To begin with, there are many verses in Quran itself that underscore the majesty of Allah’s verses and the Quran itself – Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): Say: ‘If the mankind and the jinn were togeth

Here are 10 Benefits of Rosewater  1. Rosewater helps maintain the skin's pH balance, and also controls excess oil. For the best skin care products, Luna by Lisa stockists ought to be checked as they offer some of the best ones in the market. 2. "Rose water has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce the redness of irritated skin, get rid of acne, dermatitis and eczema. It is a great cleanser and aids in removing oil and dirt accumulated in clogged pores", says Dr. Deepali Bhardw

Allah  says: “Indeed, good deeds do away with misdeeds.” [Qur’an: Chapter 11, Verse 114] Isn’t that amazing? Not only do you get rewarded for any good action that you do, but your bad deeds decrease. Imagine if that was the rule in exams: for every correct answer you got, one mistake would be erased. We would be scoring 100% on every exam! However, too often we forget this mercy Allah  has bestowed upon us when we deal with each other. When someone makes a change in their lifestyle to become

NEW DELHI:  Are you among those who log in to Google every time you are down with body ache, fever or cold, only to get more confused and scared? Many young Indians with smartphones in their hands are falling prey to the "Google-as-your-doctor" phenomenon and the dangerous trend is on the rise in the country, health experts feel. Although there is nothing wrong in checking your symptoms or trying to find more about your illness on the internet, they say that one should know where to stop.

This is one of the Duas that most Muslims recite daily in their prayers and outside their prayers. This Dua is not only mentioned in the Quran but Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.S.) advised us of the many merits of this Dua. Ibn Al-Kathir also mentions in his tafsir that the Sunnah encourages us reciting this Dua (i.e., in the Ayah about gaining a good deed in this life and the Hereafter). Al-Bukhari reported that Anas bin Malik narrated that the Prophet used to say: (O Allah, our Lord! Give

NEW YORK:  Exercising early in life can alter microbial community in the gut for the better, promoting healthy brain and metabolic activity over the course of a lifetime, says a new study. The research indicates that there may be a window of opportunity during early human development to optimise the chances of better lifelong health. "Exercise affects many aspects of health, both metabolic and mental, and people are only now starting to look at the plasticity of these gut microbes," said s

The following is extracted from Iqrasense.com’s publication, Jesus – The Prophet Who Didn’t Die. The story is based on the events as stated in the Quran and elaborated by other narrations by Ibn Kathir in his book “Stories of the Prophets by ibn Kathir.” Beliefs surrounding the events of the death of Jesus differ between Christians and Jews. The Quran clearly states that Jesus never died and instead was ascended to the heavens by Allah. In his book “Qasas-ul-Anbiya (Stories of Prophe

The detailed account of the death of Jesus Christ (Prophet Eesa, peace by upon him) is provided in detail by the Noble Quran along with an account of his birth, miracles, and his ascent to the heavens before his alleged crucifixion. The following are excerpts from the book ‘Jesus – The Prophet Who didn’t Die that provides some of the details related to Jesus (peace by upon him), Mary, Bible, and Jesus’ disciples as mentioned in the Quran and related by prophet Muhammad (S. A. W. S.) Surah Maryam

Emaar Properties has unveiled a new website (www.burjkhalifa.ae) of Burj Khalifa, which unravels 160 untold stories of the world's tallest tower. The website unlocks doors to several new facets of the tower including the art pieces that have been specially commissioned for the tower, insights into the industry-defining technology used and its exclusive events venues. Visitors can also learn all about the history and making of the tower, from its evolution as "History Rising" to now being "