Category: Lifestyle

Hijab

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In modern usage, hijab (حجاب), generally refers to customary headcoverings worn by Muslim women. Many Muslims believe it is obligatory for every female Muslim who has reached the age of puberty to wear a head covering. While such headcoverings can come in many forms, hijab often specifically refers to a cloth wrapped around the head, neck and chest, covering the hair and neck but leaving the face visible. The Qur’an instructs Muslim women and men to dress modestly and for some, the hijab is worn by Muslim girls and women to…

The chronicle of how Saudi Arabia’s ancient capital Diriyah was transformed

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Saudi Arabia’s ancient capital, once a small and sleepy town, saw a significant movement that shook up its community, transforming it into a thriving and vibrant city in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula. It was 1727, the year that changed everything. Located near Wadi Hanifa and home to the Bani Hanifa tribe, Diriyah became a cultural hub and pitstop for major ancient pilgrimage and trade routes, and was once the home of the Saudi Royal Family. In a town with a small population, historians estimate about 70 houses were…

Healthy Eating during Ramadan

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Ramadan is here and we now find ourselves in the most incredible and blessed month once again; a month filled with reward, blessing, giving to others and, yes, fasting. Many people come to dread the iftar part of the fasting. More often than not, during the month of Ramadan, we are inclined to indulge in heavier and richer foods than we normally would which can lead to feeling sluggish and tired. Here are some healthy eating tips we should consider in order to balance our food regimes during Ramadan: Eating healthy…

Attar

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Attar is an Arabic word that means scent. Also known as Ittar, attar is a natural perfume oil that is derived from plant sources like herbs, blooming flowers, spices, barks, and other such organic sources. There is no expiry date to pure attars, and with time many of them smell even better. USES OF ATTAR As there is no alcohol content in attar, it is used as a personal perfume, particularly by Muslim community Attar is found useful in the pharmaceutical industry. It is known to strengthen the nervous system,…

Miswak

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Miswak is a natural tooth brush prepared from the roots or branches of various trees and bushes. The most common and beneficial is that of the root of the Salvadora Persica, a wild desert plant known in Arabic as arak, and in Urdu as peelu. The teeth cleaning twig is a traditional alternative to the modern day toothbrush and equally effective method. In fact, a 2003 scientific study comparing the use of miswak with ordinary toothbrushes concluded that the results clearly were in favor of the users who had been…