The Foolishness of the Caliph Led to the Fall of Baghdad in 656 A.H. Caliph Mustasim was the last Abbasid caliph in Baghdad. He was not wise and did not understand the danger around him. Because of his poor decisions, Baghdad fell to the Mongols in 656 A.H. (1258 CE)  When the Mongol army, led by Hulegu Khan, first attacked, the Baghdad army fought them. The Mongol soldiers were also tired and injured. But instead of preparing for another attack, Caliph Mustasim felt happy and believed the danger was over. Like modern Muslim rulers, he was addicted to pleasures and underestimated his enemy.  His minister, Ibn Alqami, did not tell him the truth. He secretly sent information to Hulegu Khan. Soon, news came that Hulegu had surrounded Baghdad with a huge army. The common people of Baghdad tried to defend their city. For 50 days, they stopped the Mongols from entering. But some people inside the city contacted Hulegu and made agreements for their own safety. Ibn Alqami conti...

  The Orator of Asia Qari Muhammad Haneef was born in 1930 and later became one of the most renowned Islamic orators of his time. He was not born blind; rather, he lost his eyesight at around the age of fourteen due to illness. Despite this, he pursued religious education and earned fame for his powerful and emotional bayānāt, receiving titles such as Khatib-e-Asia (Orator of Asia). Qari Tayyib and Ataullah Shah Bukhari were his main influences. Although the exact number of his speeches is not officially recorded, many of his sermons are preserved in audio form. He passed away in 1995 at the age of about sixty-five.

  Heal Your Boredom A life filled with a variety of meaningful activities rarely becomes heavy or dull. It is this variety—changing between work, reflection, learning, movement and interaction—that refreshes the mind and prevents boredom from taking root. When a person keeps his mind and body engaged in different useful pursuits, negative states such as anxiety, stress and jealousy also find less space to grow. Idleness and monotony often magnify worries, while purposeful and varied activity brings balance, energy and contentment. History shows that the most balanced personalities lived active and varied lives, combining physical movement, social interaction, reflection, service and simplicity. The holy life of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH is a powerful example of this principle: 1) He (PBUH) often walked long distances in daily life and travel. 2) He climbed mountains and rough terrain including journeys to the Cave of Hira. 3) He spent time alone in meditation and deep thought abou...

   Fasting in the Holy Month Of Ramadan 1. Fasting in Islam is obligatory for believers only. 2. The believer should be an adult , not a child. 3. The believer should be healthy . 4. The believer should not be a traveller of long distances. 5. The believer should be physically and spiritually clean . 6. The believer should abstain from food and water from dawn to dusk. 7. The believer should abstain from sexual relations from dawn to dusk. 8. The believer should not see evil , listen to evil, speak evil, do evil, or promote evil. 9. The believer should refrain from quarrelling . 10. The believer should spend time reciting the Holy Qur’an and remembering God . 11. The believer should exercise patience , kindness and generosity. 12. The believer should offer prayers on time . 13. The believer should not fast to show off. Narrated Abu Huraira : Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, " Fasting is a shield (or a screen or a shelter). So, the person observing fasting should avoid sexual r...

  Know The Valley of Kashmir  Agar firdous bar-roye zameen ast,  hameen ast, hameen ast, hameen ast. English translation : If there is a paradise on earth, it is this, it is this, it is this. The Valley of Kashmir, comprising ten districts and nearly 3,000 villages, is a region of remarkable natural beauty, cultural depth and social diversity. Home to over 6.8 million people, it reflects a rich blend of faith, language, education and heritage. From its demographic structure and economic workforce to its schools, shrines, literary figures and world-famous tourist destinations, the valley presents a complete picture of a vibrant and evolving society in 2026. Districts: 10   Villages : ~3000  Towns : 42 City : 01 (Srinagar) Population according to 2011 Census: Muslim (96.41%) [ 6,641,178] Hindu (2.45%) [168,767] Sikh (0.81%) [55,800]  Govt Employees : Approximately 2.8 to 3 Lakh govt employees.  Agriculture Workers : ~1,400,000+ Private/Self worker...

  Image of God? The image presents different religions’ ideas of God brought together in a single grand scene. At the left corner stands a glowing, many-armed Hindu goddess with a calm face, adorned with jewellery and holding various weapons. Next to her is Jesus Christ, shown with a gentle expression, long hair, a beard and a shining halo. Nearby stands an elderly, powerful bearded man—resembling traditional artistic portrayals of the Jewish understanding of God—appearing wise and strong. Beneath them are figures inspired by Greek and Roman gods: muscular men and women wearing crowns, holding lightning bolts and other symbols, posed in heroic stances. Below them shines a brilliant, dazzling light representing ''noor'', a common concept associated with God in Islam—pure light without any human form. Muslims believe that God is formless, shapeless and imageless. Next to the light are Gautama Buddha and a Native Amer ican deity.

Chase an interesting life, not just a wealthy life. Earning money is important — but it should not be the only aim in a man’s life. Money helps a man to live comfortably. It gives him food, shelter, security and respect in society. But money alone cannot give him peace of mind, strong relationships, good character or true happiness. Earning money is necessary, but making it the only aim of life can leave a man restless and dissatisfied. True success also includes character, health, faith, family and inner peace. As Epictetus said, “Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.” Likewise, Henry David Thoreau wrote, “A man is rich in proportion to the number of things he can afford to let alone.” And Mahatma Gandhi reminded us, “Live simply so that others may simply live.” Money should serve life, not rule it.  Money is a tool, not the purpose. A balanced man earns money to support his life, not to replace his life.  Therefore, there are hundreds of t...

  The 25 Most Influential Ideas in Human History Ancient World (Before 500 CE) 1. The universe was created by a divine power. 2. Rulers govern by divine authority. 3. Moral law is rooted in religion. 4. Empires expand through military power. 5. Trade and wealth determine influence. Medieval Period (500–1500) 6. Greed corrupts the human soul. 7. Law and justice preserve civilisation. 8. Religious institutions shape knowledge and society. Early Modern Period (1500–1700) 9. The state must be feared to remain stable — associated with Niccolò Machiavelli. 10. Knowledge is power — expressed by Francis Bacon. 11. The universe follows scientific laws — strengthened by Isaac Newton. 12. Religious authority can be questioned — strengthened during the Reformation. Enlightenment and 19th Century 13. All men are created equal. 14. Government exists by consent of the governed — argued by Jean-Jacques Rousseau. 15. Free markets create prosperity — argued by Adam Smith. 16. History is a struggle b...

   Ad-dajjal Will Be Mostly Followed By Women  Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The False Messiah (Ad-dajjal) will come upon this marsh of Marriqanat. Most of those who go out to him will be women, to the extent that a man goes back to his wife, his mother, his daughter, his sister and his aunt to shackle them tightly, fearing they would go out to him. The Prophet of Islam, peace be upon him, made many predictions about Ad-dajjal. One of the predictions says that Dajjal will be a young man with curly hair and women will follow him the most. A true believer in God will tie his women in his house so that they will not go after Ad-dajjal/ Dajjal. It implies that Dajjal may be offering things loved by women. I see this prediction almost fulfilled. I do not see a house where educated women are obedient to men and who (women) do not go to markets, parties, parks, weddings, etc., on one excuse or another. In another Hadith, it is...