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Wudu: The secret to good health in plain sight
Wudu, the Islamic ritual cleansing, offers significant health benefits beyond spirituality. It reduces infections, improves skin health, enhances oral hygiene, relieves stress, boosts circulation, and promotes mindfulness, making it an overlooked yet powerful self-care practice in modern life.
19 March 2025, 09:19 AM
How namaz teaches discipline and helps you lead a balanced life
It is seen by many as a very spiritual exercise that helps people connect with the almighty. In addition to its religious significance, namaz serves as a model for discipline, punctuality, and self-awareness.
27 February 2025, 10:20 AM
Why I will always love the month of Ramadan
Ramadan holds a special place in the heart, rooted in childhood memories of fasting, reading, and spending time with family. The sacred month provides a chance for reflection, reconnecting with loved ones, and appreciating life's simple, meaningful moments.
27 February 2025, 10:13 AM
Inside Baitul Mukarram Market: Dhaka's destination for tasbihs, prayer mats, and attars
Rows of stalls brimming with the thick fragrance of attars, the gentle gleam of tasbihs, countless varieties of prayer mats and religious caps — this is a scene common at the city’s Baitul Mukarram Market.
26 December 2024, 10:32 AM
Monsoon osmosis
I inhale the luxurious scent / of squelched earth / smoking under the sodden leaves
5 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Evolving mosques in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, many new mosques with their edgy architecture are reflecting changes in the populace’s changing mores.
30 May 2022, 10:42 AM
Essential preparation tips for this year’s Hajj
Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to the holiest city of Makkah, will be in full form this year. Muslims around the world, including Bangladesh, will take this divine journey as part of their religious duty.
28 May 2022, 08:57 AM
Shab-e-Barat tonight
The holy Shab-e-Barat, known as the night of fortune, will be observed tonight across the country with due religious fervour.
21 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Indonesia seeks to quieten noisy mosques during Ramadan
Indonesia has set up a team to investigate complaints that its mosques are too noisy according to Hussein Abdullah, vice president of the country's mosque council.
26 June 2015, 12:01 PM