The story of Dhul-Qarnayn in The Holy Quran also provides insight into the characteristics of an ideal leader. Dhul-Qarnayn, translated as “the possessor of the two horns ,” is a legendary king mentioned in Chapter 18 of The Quran, Surah al-Kahf (“The Cave”). The final story in Surah Al Kahf is in relation to Dhul-Qarnayn . This story, incl

PERSEVERANCE It is the mastery that separates the winners from the losers in everything in life. " It is the ability to keep doing something in spite of obstacles" . People who persevere show steadfastness in doing something despite how hard it is or how long it takes to reach the goal. It is -- sometimes called "grit" --hence the great leveller th

What does Ha-Mim or Alif-Lam-Mim mean? Abbreviated Letters: 1. Alif Laam Meem, 2. Ya Seen, 3.Ha Meem, etc. A re known as the Huroof Al-Muqattaat i.e. the abbreviated letters. There are 29 letters in the Arabic Alphabet (if hamza and alif are considered as two letters) ;and T here are 29 surahs i.e. chapters in the Glorious Quran that have the abbre

THE WISDOM OF ANIMALS By observing animals at their most natural habitat, we can learn a thing or two .... These are ten lessons we can learn by observing them in their natural habitat : 1. Let go of thinking in terms of " what is right or wrong ". Evolution favors those that focus on what matters most—finding food, remaining healthy, resting, br

THE POWER OF WORDS “ Words are the most powerful force available to humanity, to express themselves.Choose them wisely" As words, as the most ‘powerful force’ to express yourself as a human being, choose them wisely, before you utter them. When we engage in any speech / talk we must discipline ourselves and choose our words wisely. Before you

UBUNTU ( Origin :Zulu==> Humanity towards others<=== ) Ubuntu is a famous folkore from Africa. It is the capacity to express compassion, reciprocity , dignity and humanity. The motivation behind the ubuntu culture in Africa... The folklore comes to life , when an anthropologist proposes a game to the tribal children. He placed a baked of sweets nea

The Narratives from Nabii Sulaiman's Story. 27:20وَتَفَقَّدَ الطَّيْرَ فَقَالَ مَا لِي لاَ أَرَى الْهُدْهُدَ أَمْ كَانَ مِنْ الْغَائِبِينَ – النمل And Nabii Sulaiman (Prophet Solomon) inspected the birds and said, ‘Why do I not see hudhud? Is he absent? (Quran 27

"Time flies they say, but what is time ...?" Aristotle is the first person known to have asked "What is time?" "Time" has many meanings. This article uses the notion of time as it seems is always passing and always represents change. To ask yourself what defines time is a question that makes most of humanity wonder. Scientists have classified time

Rabbi Zidnee Ilman --> “My Lord! Increase me in knowledge.” I would like us all to have a little basic knowledge about this Surah. Some simple facts that every person should know and “remember”. Surah Al Kahf is a Meccan Surah meaning it was revealed when Prophet Muhammad was in Mecca. It was revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ before the Hijr

You may not know it yet, but you have a winning hand in the game of life. On your team, are the best and the brightest, awaiting your direction. You are the house, and you always win. The universe is friendly to you, if you so choose. Life can be rigged in your favor. But there’s a small catch: You have to conduct yourself accordingly. “If life