Democracy, freedom of opinion and the right to elect and hold the ruler accountable, are slogans that are raised under the existing man-made regimes in the world today, however, the falsity of these slogans is soon revealed when an individual or a group criticizes these regimes and their corruption, or demands a right that they have lost or duties that they failed to fulfil for their people.

Valentine's Day in the West is seen as a time to honour romantic love and passion. Couples will profess their love for each other and where it’s a ritual to send anonymous cards, chocolates and gifts between secret admirers on the day.

February 1st marked the annual ‘World Hijab Day’ where activities took place in dozens of countries to raise awareness amongst non-Muslims about the Hijab and what it represents. But perhaps this is also a good time for us as Muslim women to reflect on our view towards the Hijab and what this Islamic dress is all about. There is no doubt that over the past decade or two, the Hijab…

Food is considered as one of the basic needs of human beings that ensures energy to undertake the burdens of life and sustain life. Food is one of the causes of the conflicts between states, with many wars and conflicts arising due to it. Every human needs a certain amount of food every day to provide sustenance for living.