"Dive into a world of inspiration and courage with this collection of fifty heartwarming stories for children. Each tale features a small protagonist with big dreams, teaching valuable lessons of perseverance, bravery, and the power of believing in oneself. From a tiny seedling reaching for the sun to a small firefly lighting up the night, these stories encourage young readers to overcome challenges and pursue their dreams with determination. Whether it's a little fish saving the day or a ...

South Asian immigrants have made a significant contribution to the Canadian mosaic. However, their trials and tribulations and their successes and failures constitute a story that remains untold. To know of their arrivals, their struggles to beat the odds, as well as their successes, is to read a story of hard work, of tireless effort to make it of the commitment to belong, and of ultimate success. This process not only re-shaped them from who they were to who they are now, but also re-sha...

For centuries, people attempted to know, why religion? What are the roots of religion? Can we function and lead a decent, moral, meaningful, and good life without blindly believing religious dogmas? So many questions are in the human mind. We are the superior species of all species on earth, and thus, we are free to think, gather new knowledge, innovate, and create new things by virtue of our brains capability and power. This natural gift prompts us to ask unending questions and find answe...

A tried and tested course over 40 years with proven track record of success, it is ideal in terms of the the topics covered and short time taken to learn. It is suitable for schools and colleges in the UK and other Western English speaking countries. Whilst there are now several courses available on the market for the teaching of the Arabic language, the unique features of this particular one are: It is very concise, consisting of only three books, all of which are short but extensive in t...

"Scientist of the Islamic Era" is a book series encompassing eight volumes; the present book is volume 3 titled "Social Scientists of the Islamic Era". It covers 74 Social Scientists encompassing philosophers, historians, physical geographers, and qadhis, as well as the conventional sociology, political science, management sciences, economics, business, trade, anthropology, and linguists including letters. The period of coverage is part 1 of the Islamic Era, from AD 610 to 1400. They comma...

"Scientists of the Islamic Era" is a book series encompassing eight volumes. The present book is volume 1 titled "Natural Scientists" that covers mathematics, astronomy, cryptoanalysis, chemistry, cartography, physics, and engineering based on these disciplines.In this first edition, 68 natural scientists are included. Most of them are at least equivalent in their research excellence to the works of the modern day scientists whose research is pioneering enough for a Nobel Prize. Ma...

"Scientist of the Islamic Era" is a book series encompassing eight volumes; the present book is volume 4 titled "Religious Scientists of the Islamic Era". It covers 83 religious Scientists encompassing people of tafsir and ta'wil, ilm-al-kalam, hadith, fiqh, justice, ijtihad, and ruhaniyyaat. The period of coverage is part 1 of the Islamic Era, from AD 610 to 1400. They commanded exceptional breadth in their learning and deepest insights in their specializations. They formulated the founda...

My quest for a genuinely spiritual living started as a personal quest though it soon became evident that this quest is universal. I did find answers to my quest, and discovered the meaning of my happiness, fulfillment and peace. It is a sweet life that this discovery naturally has enabled for me. There was still work to be done to offer this sweet life universally for everyone - not just for some but for everyone. I discovered that everyone is born genuinely spiritual with potential for a ...

"Scientist of the Islamic Era" is a book series encompassing eight volumes. The present book is volume 2 titled "Medical Scientists of Islamic Era" that covers physicians, nurses, surgeons, herbalists, medical researchers, and medical writers. The period of coverage is part 1 of the Islamic Era, from AD 610 to 1400. Most medical scientists in this book are multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary; they also excelled in jurisprudence, hadith, philology, and poetry. They commanded exceptional...

It is understood that Quranic Ayahs deliver their message within a context. Besides, there is a "sea of concepts" that provides the "living" background for the individual Surahs of Quran and the individual Ayahs of the Surahs. This background is alive with overarching themes that provide the dynamism for the Surahs and Ayahs to interact coherently to produce "a symphony of nature" with which life of a person and life of a society resonate. This living background is referred to as the "Hikm...

Zucchini and a steak may not have much in common, but, like steak, zucchini takes incredibly well to the method of quickly searing in a smoking hot pan. Zucchini has high water content, so cooking it fast means it retains its structure and doesn’t release too much water, and doing so over high heat yields a beautiful char. A quick baste with brown butter, rosemary and garlic add an even more steakhouse-like flavor. The recipe calls for 1½ tablespoons butter, but feel free to use a bit more...

Happiness, fulfilment, and peacefulness is an internal matter. For that, one does not look primarily outwards; rather, one looks primarily inwards. Look inwards to discover your own self; to find the meanings of your own happiness, to discover what you find fulfilling, and to know when you are at peace. This journey of "self-discovery" is a life-long journey that never disappoints; rather, it pleasantly surprises the traveler with ever new eurekas. It also passes through trials, challenges...