Lifestyle
The World's First "Halal" Search Engine Designed for Muslims Goes Live
Muslims from all over the world can search the World Wide Web safely without coming across content that might be considered "Haram" according to the Islamic Law. The search engine, ImHalal.com (http://www.imhalal.com/), only fetches results that are flagged as to be "Halal". The search engine uses various techniques to determine which results fetched are supposed to be "Halal" or "Haram".
Filed Under: Website
New Sharia.com launched to help Poor Muslims
Sharia.com is a new online social business which aims to help poor Muslims get out of poverty and hunger via trade and commerce.
Ramadhan Al Mubarak: How it is celebrated in different parts of the world
A few hours before the break of dawn, the clattering sound of pots and pans can be heard in the kitchen and soon the aroma of food fills the air. The clinking of utensils against dishes merged intimately with the soft sounds of a conversation. This is nothing strange for Muslims, but only during Ramadhan. It is the sound of people waking up for sahur (meal consumed at pre-dawn/ before fajr prayer) to prepare them for a day of fasting… Is this a norm throughout the world?
Filed Under: Living
Muslim Fest hits town
The city is celebrating the best in Islamic arts and entertainment during this weekend's sixth annual Muslim Fest summer festival at the Living Arts Centre.
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Sarawak: A melting pot of culture, adventure and nature
Sarawak, Malaysia’s largest state, is located on the exotic island of Borneo. Endowed with a rich and most diverse ecosystem, Sarawak is the country’s new tourism frontier.
Filed Under: Lifestyle >> Travel
KUALA LUMPUR: Where to go and what to eat?
Kuala Lumpur and its adjoining areas are collectively called the Klang Valley because it is bordered by mountainous ranges on all sides except in the east. The name “Kuala Lumpur” literally means “muddy capital”, because the city was established in the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers.
Filed Under: Travel
Krabi: More than a rock climbing paradise
It is known as a rock climber's paradise but clearly there's more to do in Krabi than being stuck between a rock and a hard place as Jaspal Singh discovers…
Renowned for being a rock climber’s haunt due to its vast limestone cliffs, Krabi is a tropical island paradise that is cheap to travel to. Nestled in the southern province of Thailand on the AndamanSea, Krabi is quiet, serene and considerably less commercialised than Phuket and Koh Samui.
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A group of young writers try to put the fun back in reading
In an age when electronic books are taking the place of regular ones - causing the imminent disappearance of a reading culture amongst the Saudi youth - young female Saudi writers are putting up a fight and offering books that emphasize local cultures and norms.
Filed Under: Living
Per Aquum opens in new retreat Desert Palm
Set in the graceful, manicured surrounds of a private polo estate, Desert Palm is surpassing expectations and challenging the stereotype of the towering city by introducing signature Per Aquum chic to Dubai.
Filed Under: Travel
Muslim Day 2009 this weekend
Muslim Day 09 will be celebrated at Canada's Wonderland Saturday, July 18.
Filed Under: Living