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01. Hunting: Remember that hunting within the sacred area around and in Makkah, known as the Haram, is always forbidden. It is not confined to Ihraam. When in Ihraam, hunting anywhere else is also forbidden. You are allowed to kill scorpions, pythons...

01. Hunting: Remember that hunting within the sacr...

Question: I wrote an email to you concerning the cleanliness (tat-heer) or filthliness (najis) of ahlul kitab, and I havent received any answer yet. I fear that you did not receive it. But my questions were as follows: 1. are the Christians of the ti...

Question: I wrote an email to you concerning the c...

Question: It is common knowledge that a person is not allowed to injure himself during a funeral. Now since we know this, how can the self-inflicted injuries during Muharram be justified? If beating oneself is not allowed for a deceased relative, why...

Question: It is common knowledge that a person is ...

Evan couldn't wait for school to begin. All summer long, he'd looked forward to trying out for the basketball team. He'd be a natural, everyone told him. At 14, he pretty much towered over his classmates.But when the time came for his sports physical...

Evan couldn't wait for school to begin. All summer...

You've probably seen a kid in the cafeteria take out his retainer before eating lunch. Carefully, he places it in a plastic container to make sure that it's safe while he eats. You can tell that this small plastic and metal mouthpiece is important to...

You've probably seen a kid in the cafeteria take o...

They're your tootsies, your dogs, your piggies. Whatever you call them, feet are an important part of you. Without them, you couldn't stand up, walk around, or run a race. In fact, your feet work so hard for you that sometimes they get sweaty. And st...

They're your tootsies, your dogs, your piggies. Wh...

Put toothpaste on a pimple? You may have heard this suggestion, but experts on acne say don't do it.If you try it, that spot on your skin could get even more red, irritated, and noticeable. Why? Today, there are so many different kinds of toothpastes...

Put toothpaste on a pimple? You may have heard thi...

You have probably seen people who have Down syndrome. They have certain physical features, such as a flatter face and upward slanting eyes. They may have medical problems, too, such as heart defects. Kids with Down syndrome usually have trouble learn...

You have probably seen people who have Down syndro...

Tilt your head back a bit and look in the mirror. Do you see the way your nose connects to your upper lip?Now open your mouth. Do you see the seam on the roof of your mouth? Sometimes you can feel it with your finger or your tongue. That's where your...

Tilt your head back a bit and look in the mirror. ...

Have you ever heard the word albino? It's a word that's sometimes used to describe a condition called albinism (say: al-buh-nih-zum). Humans, animals, and even plants can have this condition, which means that the person, animal, or plant doesn't have...

Have you ever heard the word albino? It's a word t...

Epilepsy comes from a Greek word meaning "to hold or seize," and people who have epilepsy have seizures. You might also hear a seizure called a convulsion, fit, or spell.Seizures happen when there is unusual electrical activity in the brain. Your bra...

Epilepsy comes from a Greek word meaning "to hold ...

Andrea is 12 years old and in the 6th grade. She likes to go swimming, play with her dog, and have friends over. She's been in three dance recitals, and she even received a standing ovation once. She's traveled to Canada and many places in the United...

Andrea is 12 years old and in the 6th grade. She l...

Proteinuria is when protein is found in the urine. As blood moves through the kidneys, the kidneys filter out waste, excess fluid and salt. These wastes leave the body in urine. Usually, no protein is found in urine because most proteins are too big ...

Proteinuria is when protein is found in the urine....

Someone who has vision trouble should see an eye doctor. The doctor can test the person's vision and examine the eyes. When a cataract first forms, a person may be able to see better by using stronger lighting and wearing glasses. Eventually, though,...

Someone who has vision trouble should see an eye d...

Jake likes to visit his Grandma Fran on his way home from school. She always has special treats for him like his favorite homemade chocolate chip cookies, and she takes time to help him with his homework.Lately, though, Jake's noticed that Grandma Fr...

Jake likes to visit his Grandma Fran on his way ho...

A protein’s nutritional value is measured by the quantity of essential amino acids it provides. Different foods contain different numbers and amounts of amino acids. Generally speaking: Animal products (such as chicken, beef or fish) contain all of ...

A protein’s nutritional value is measured by the q...

Protein Surprisingly, some parents don't worry about finding calcium rich foods or iron rich foods, which kids often don't get enough of. Instead, they worry that their kids don't get enough protein in their diet because they don't like to eat meat. ...

Protein Surprisingly, some parents don't worry abo...

By Jane Collingwood Brains of Children with ADHD Show Protein DeficiencyNew research on children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder has found a deficiency of a necessary brain chemical. Children with ADHD appear to have nearly 50 percent l...

By Jane Collingwood Brains of Children with ADHD S...

Maybe you've wondered how much protein you need each day. In general, it's recommended that 10–35% of your daily calories come from protein. Below are the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for different age groups. Recommended Dietary Allowance f...

Maybe you've wondered how much protein you need ea...

Proteins are made up of amino acids. Think of amino acids as the building blocks. There are 20 different amino acids that join together to make all types of protein. Some of these amino acids can't be made by our bodies, so these are known as essenti...

Proteins are made up of amino acids. Think of amin...

Proteins are part of every cell, tissue, and organ in our bodies. These body proteins are constantly being broken down and replaced. The protein in the foods we eat is digested into amino acids that are later used to replace these proteins in our bod...

Proteins are part of every cell, tissue, and organ...