What follows is a heartfelt note by Zohreh Yazdanpanah, a reporter and documentary maker who had recently paid a visit to Lebanon. Lebanon again; but this time, on the eve …
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Abstract: Ramadan, as one of the most important months of the Islamic calendar, provides an opportunity to revise personal and social life. This article examines the various spiritual and social …
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CulturalWomen & Family
Ramadan, the Spring of Worship, Coincides with the Spring of Nature
by alhoda Pubby alhoda Pub 6 minutes readContemplating the blessed verse, ‘وَمَا خَلَقْتُ الْجِنَّ وَالْإِنْسَ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُونِ’ (I did not create the jinn and humans except to worship Me), which points to the ultimate purpose of creation, …
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The holy month of Ramadan is one of the most auspicious times of the year for self-improvement and individual as well as social reform. During this month, Muslims strive to …
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CulturalWomen & Family
Nowruz, the Festivity of Cultural Bonds and Convergence among Nations
by alhoda Pubby alhoda Pub 5 minutes readAlthough political borders are respectable, the cultural connections among the countries where Nowruz is celebrated are too profound to be overlooked. Nowruz is a legacy rooted in shared rich cultural …
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Women & Family
The Importance of Family from the Viewpoint of the Holy Qur’an
by alhoda Pubby alhoda Pub 7 minutes readThe Importance of Family from the Viewpoint of the Holy Qur’an, the Blessed month of Ramadan, and Nowruz The coincidence of the blessed month of Ramadan, the spring of …
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Women & Family
Nowruz the Guardian of Authentic Innate, Human, and Iranian Identity
by alhoda Pubby alhoda Pub 4 minutes readCelebrated across a vast region, including Iran, East Asia, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Balkans, Nowruz is an ancient festival rich in tradition. Due to its historical significance and …
Lady Khadija (Khadija bint Khuwaylid) was the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the first person to accept Islam. She was a wealthy and noble merchant in Mecca, …
Ramadan: The Spring of the Holy Quran. How?
Introduction Should one continue to recite the Holy Qur’an during the blessed month of Ramadan? Or should one meditate on it, or perhaps do both? It is customary for those …
Nowruz is one of the oldest and most significant festivities of the Ajams (non-Arabs, particularly Persians). Throughout the millennia of civilization, it has embodied the ancient customs, religious beliefs, worldviews, …
