The rigorous schedule of solat comes with many flexibilities. Afia R Fitriati gives a concise guide to the exemptions of jama’ and qasar available for traveling Muslims. Many of my non-Muslim friends wondered how I could fit in the time to pray five times within any given day. In my opinion, making the time to … Read more
YazTheSpaz and her new husband Zeyad return to their roots for the honeymoon holiday of a lifetime. After my dream wedding it would have been wonderful to immediately head off on our dream honeymoon. Reality had to depart from fantasy, however. We spent a month planning and prepping, and getting back on track after all the festivities. It … Read more
The ancient capital of the Middle Kingdom, Beijing is a mindboggling mix of history and modernity, culture and architecture. By Laila Achmad. Seek knowledge, even as far as China.’ Even then, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) recognized China’s allure. As the political and cultural center of a rising superpower, Beijing is an obvious first choice … Read more