Fashion show features modern version of Ottoman daily attire

DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL PublishedMay 26, 2015 Organized by Medyadoktoru Productions with the support of the Prime Ministry Promotion Fund, the “Şehr-i Medeniyet Istanbul” (Istanbul: The City of Civilization) fashion show, which introduces modern interpretations of Ottoman-era daily attire, is being held today at the Hilton Garden Inn in Istanbul. Fashion […]

Saudi Rial12m iftar meals for refugees

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif. (AP) ARAB NEWS Published — Wednesday 10 June 2015 JEDDAH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, has allocated SR12 million (US$  3.2 million) to supply iftar meals to Syrian refugees and Somalis during the fasting month of Ramadan. The allocation […]

Funny two liners

FUNNY TWO LINERS   The difference between in-laws and outlaws? Outlaws are wanted! Alcohol is a perfect solvent: It dissolves marriages, families and careers! A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well! Archeologist: someone whose career lies in ruins.An archaeologist is the […]

The Journey: Syrian refugee Hashem Alsouki risks his life crossing the Mediterranean, his sights set on Sweden – and freedom for his family

Patrick Kingsley    Migration correspondent  THE GUARDIAN 9 June 2015 In the darkness far out to sea, Hashem Alsouki can’t see his neighbours but he can hear them scream. It’s partly his fault. They are two African women – perhaps from Somalia, but now is not the time to ask – […]

493. Commandment – Punishment of Apostasy is not Killing

  Commandment – Punishment of Apostasy is not Killing [4:138] Those who believe, then disbelieve, then again believe, then disbelieve, and then increase in disbelief, Allah will never forgive them nor will He guide them to the way. [2:218] They ask thee about fighting in the Sacred Month. Say: ‘Fighting therein is a great transgression, but to hinder […]