Unmatched crowd-control to manage fish bowl of football fans in Qatar
By Coen Lammers in Doha* Analysis – The Qatar World Cup is undertaking a level of crowd-control and logistics that may never be replicated. A human tsunami of football fans…
Katara’s Blue Mosque, a big attraction for non-Muslim foreign visitors
Doha: Among the many attractions at the Katara Cultural Village is the Great Katara Mosque (Blue Mosque) that has always been a centre of attraction. And during the World Cup,…
This Muslim Introduced Concept of Mental Health in 9th Century
Abu Zayd al-Balkhi was a 9th century Muslim polymath, whose writings touched on subjects as varied as geography, medicine, philosophy, theology, politics, poetry, ethics, sociology, grammar, literature, and astronomy. Born…
Scrolling down through Facebook, an image of sisters in different stages of hijab was shown. It started with one who didn’t cover at all and ended with one in niqab. A debate…
There are some basic reasons why money changes hands around the world. Trade, business, investments, buying and selling, are the primary causes of the switches of ownership of money, assets,…
Biblical Figures Reimagined – Did Mary & Joseph Get Married?
For Christian children their first introduction to Mary and Joseph is looking at a nativity scene. The iconic image of baby Jesus lying in a crib in a stable, standing around him…
The Journey of the Heart Back to Allah Patience and Thankfulness on the Path to Allah
I had not seen my friend for several years; I stood nervously at her front door, excited for her to open. At first glance, I felt like nothing about her…
World Cup: Fans Unite in Prayers Outside Qatar Stadiums
For the first of its kind in history, hundreds of fans and officials at the World Cup 2022 in Qatar performed Friday prayers outside Ahmed bin Ali Stadium and Al-Thamma…
