During my study of Islamic philosophy I imputed the afore­mentioned meanings to the words `creation' and `command' as they occur in the above‑mentioned verse of Surat al‑A`raf. As far as the verse of Surat al‑'Isra' is concerned, my understanding...

During my study of Islamic philosophy I imputed th...

In one of the verses of Surat al‑ A`raf, the Qur’an briefly describes the creation of the world in these words: إنَّ رَبَّكُمُ اللَّـهُ الَّذِي خَلَقَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ فِي سِتَّةِ أَيَّامٍ ثُمَّ اسْتَوَىٰ عَلَى الْعَرْشِيُغْشِي اللَّيْلَ ال...

In one of the verses of Surat al‑ A`raf, the Qur’a...

In theological philosophy, the domain of. being has been divided into various classifications from different angles: necessary and contingent, essential and accidental and so on. One of the divisions is into `non‑material' (mujarrad) and `material' (...

In theological philosophy, the domain of. being ha...

What to Do in an Emergency Whenever a child is missing, always check the pool first. Survival depends on a quick rescue and restarting breathing as soon as possible. If you find a child in the water, immediately get the child out while calling loud...

What to Do in an Emergency Whenever a child is mi...

At Lakes, Ponds, or Beaches First, teach kids never to swim alone. Using the buddy system means there’s always someone looking out for you. Make sure your kids understand that swimming in a pool is different from swimming in a lake or the ocean &mda...

At Lakes, Ponds, or Beaches First, teach kids nev...

Having a Pool at Home Having a pool, pond, spa, or hot tub on your property is a tremendous responsibility when it comes to safety issues. Hot tubs may feel great to adults, but kids can become dangerously overheated in them and can even drown &mda...

Having a Pool at Home Having a pool, pond, spa, o...

Pools, lakes, ponds, and beaches mean summer fun and cool relief from hot weather. But water also can be dangerous for kids if you don’t take the proper precautions. Nearly 1,000 kids die each year by drowning. And most drowning occurs in home swimmi...

Pools, lakes, ponds, and beaches mean summer fun a...

Talking About the News To calm children"s fears about the news, parents should be prepared to deliver what psychologists call ‘calm, unequivocal, but limited information.’ This means delivering the truth, but only as much truth as a child needs to ...

Talking About the News To calm children"s fears a...

Although news gleaned from television, radio, or the Internet often is a positive educational experience for kids, problems can arise when the images presented are violent or the stories touch on disturbing topics. News about a natural disaster, suc...

Although news gleaned from television, radio, or t...

Ages 9 to 12 Kids in this age group — just as with all ages — can be disciplined with natural consequences. As they mature and request more independence and responsibility, teaching them to deal with the consequences of their behavior is...

Ages 9 to 12 Kids in this age group — just ...

Ages 3 to 5 As your child grows and begins to understand the connection between actions and consequences, make sure you start communicating the rules of your family's home. Explain to kids what you expect of them before you punish them for a certai...

Ages 3 to 5 As your child grows and begins to und...

How do you keep a 1-year-old from heading toward the DVD player? What should you do when your preschooler throws a fit? How can you get a teenager to respect your authority? Whatever the age of your child, it's important to be consistent when it com...

How do you keep a 1-year-old from heading toward t...

How can a parent help to foster healthy self-esteem in a child? These tips can make a big difference: • Watch what you say. Kids are very sensitive to parents' words. Remember to praise your child not only for a job well done, but also for effo...

How can a parent help to foster healthy self-estee...

It has almost become a cliché to say that every child is special and should be treated thus. Some children show their parents and the society how special they are, at an age when most children do not even know who they are. They exhibit a spec...

It has almost become a cliché to say that e...

So, you are off after another stressful day at office or of running errands. With this exceptionally busy lifestyle and hectic schedules, it is apparently impossible to find time to relax. Not everyone is lucky enough to get a quick cat nap to rechar...

So, you are off after another stressful day at off...

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful As you yourselves now say, you ladies are teachers. You have two noble occupations, two very noble jobs. One is to raise your children well, which is much more important than all other jobs. If you...

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Mercifu...

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful "O Apostle! Sufficient unto thee is God and those who follow thee among the believers,” (Qur’an 8:64). Such pride this verse evokes in the believers, such a responsibility it brings for them. It e...

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Mercifu...

Even though all mothers are exemplary, some exhibit special qualities (which put them above the rest). Throughout the course of my life with your respected mother, in my recollections of the nights she spent up with her children and the days she spen...

Even though all mothers are exemplary, some exhibi...

The noble soul of the Most Noble Messenger (peace be upon him and his descendants) is restless and afraid lest the tree of prophethood and Imamate shed its leaves and autumn sets in. The Prophet said: Marry and procreate and indeed I will be proud of...

The noble soul of the Most Noble Messenger (peace ...

By putting them under pressure and exerting force, they tried to destroy this segment of the population too. They strove to stop them from performing that glorious deed which is theirs to perform, from executing those services that this segment wishe...

By putting them under pressure and exerting force,...

One cannot count the many rights mothers have and they cannot be rightly fulfilled. One night of a mother’s life with her child is worth more than a lifetime of a dedicated father’s. The affection and compassion that shine from a mother’s radiant eye...

One cannot count the many rights mothers have and ...