Mosques across the UAE are holding a special prayer for rain today, following President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed's call. The Salat al-Istisqā, a powerful act of faith, takes place around 30 minutes ...

The Gaza cease-fire was only days old when Hamas made it clear it had no intention of disarming, giving up power or following the letter or the spirit of the international peace plan. Indeed, the ...

"How can a building stand firm if one hand builds while the other destroys?" The centuries-old wisdom of a Middle Eastern poet resonates strongly ...

This article seeks to understand major factors contributing to the gender gap as regards women education in Muslim societies. Eastern countries where Muslims are the dominant community still lag ...

With 13 days to go before the general election, here is a round-up of the latest election news. BBB gets tougher on Islam The far-right, pro-countryside BBB now says it wants to ban people from ...

Last week, the world celebrated World Mental Health Day, and I hope you had the chance to attend some of the wonderfully put-together pivotal presentations and discussions that turn awareness into ...

However, this isn't peace born of repentance; it's a hudna, a temporary truce rooted in Islamic doctrine. Islamic leaders are permitted to make peace with non-Muslims when weakened, to regroup and ...

“Those who believe and whose hearts find peace in the remembrance of Allah — indeed, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find comfort.” Addiction is not merely a habit but a disease of the brain; ...

The elderly population in Bangladesh is increasing. According to the World Bank, life expectancy at birth now stands at 75.2 years and is projected to reach 80.9 years by 2050. During this period, the ...

MIT researchers found that metals retain hidden atomic patterns once believed to vanish during manufacturing. These patterns arise from microscopic dislocations that guide atoms into preferred ...

Additionally, the center has hosted Omanis at the Muscat-based Protestant Church of Oman. Meyers lectured to local businessmen about the history of al-Amana, who then placed the center on the tourist ...

Strolling down memory lane is always a pleasant pastime, especially if the contents are of the pleasing kind. I have known Capt. Gihan A Fernando (fondly known as GAF) from the first time I climbed ...