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Sleep is extremely important for many things. From healthy digestion to improved mental health and maintaining body weight to a healthy heart, sleep impacts many elements of our bodies and minds. If you end up having a sleepless night or very little sleep, you’ll most likely be looking for that much-needed caffeine boost. But drinking […]
We sure do spend a lot of time in front of our screens. On average, studies tell us that adults spend around 11 hours a day in front of their screens, which consists of work, social media and general entertainment. Whilst we may not realise the impact this is having on us, too much screen […]
A French law separates the church and state in France, which means that those working for public sector employers are not to wear any clothing or accessory that is identified as religious. This includes kippahs, crosses and also hijabs. However, if a hijabi decided to work for a private sector employer, it is the choice […]
The recent tragic news of an earthquake in Turkey and Syria has caused great sadness throughout the world. With colder temperatures already causing great difficulties, the earthquake has worsened things by causing thousands of deaths and injuries, with many left without families. Muslims responded to the news rapidly and without any hesitation, they began raising […]
In the early hours of Monday 6 February, parts of Türkiye and Syria were struck by a quake which measured 7.8 on the Richter scale. The epicentre of the quake was near Gaziantep – a city that witnessed blocks of flats reduced to rubble. Images of Gaziantep Castle (a popular historic and tourist site) have […]
Architectural influences can vary from one place to another, but one thing is for sure, architecture can help us connect with a culture and people. Islamic architecture takes this to another dimension by infusing within the discipline the added element of divine connection. With Islamic architecture, the physical structure is not where things stop. Islamic […]
