Islamic reform movements in Africa are booming, largely as a result of their commitment to social and educational issues. But in many places they have also taken on a political character and have adopted a rhetoric which rails against westernisation. By Roman Loimeier
Nikah mut'ah or mut’ah marriage, which literally is pleasure marriage or temporary marriage allows Iranian women in engaging into prostitution. Mut’ah is
The collection of political documents held by the Oman Library reflects a watershed moment in Yemeni history, at a time when Yemen underwent substantial social and political reform as a result of Yemeni unification in May 1990, which merged North and South Yemen.
Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for May 23, 2021
May 22, 2021
Ibn Sina (aka Avicenna)(and that’s Dr Abū ʿAlī al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAbd Allāh ibn Sīnā to the likes of you) (and a strong contender for the title of the most brilliant man ever born) wrote that love is a form of temporary insanity. He suggested one or two cures, but said that the most effective was for the lovers to marry each other. That would soon bring them back to reality.
Coping with Grief: Part 1
Feb 10, 2021
What is Grief?
Grief is a natural and emotional reaction to the loss of someone or something important to you. The loss can be a person, an object, or even a way of life. During a time of loss, emotions can be intensely painful, affecting all aspects of life and relationships. In the midst of this struggle, it is important to realize that grief is normal; it is not an illness and it is not something negative. Grief shows that you cared deeply for whatever it is that you lost.
For some people, grief might be felt in spikes throughout the day, for others it may suddenly come up every few days. Some have compared it to feeling as though they are drowning due to the tidal waves of emotion that affect them at times. Others might say that it feels like it’s an extra weight on their heart or shoulders that they carry around with them wherever they go. Everyone experiences grief differently and on a different timeline; your emotional response to g