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Laylat al-Ragha’ib
Laylat al-Raghāʾib (Arabic: ليلة الرغائب) is the first Thursday night of Rajab which has especial rituals. Meaning Al-Ragha’ib is plural form of al-Raghiba (Arabic:…
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Sadaqa
Ṣadaqa (Arabic: الصَدَقَة) or alms refers to money or property donated to poor people for the sake of God. According to Islamic doctrines, it is…
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Eating cheese plays a role in healthy, happy aging – who are we to argue?
A massive study of 2.3 million people has found that, independent of socioeconomic factors, mental well-being may be the most…
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Exposure to smartphone light suppresses melatonin levels at night
A recent study published in the journal Brain Communications found that reading on a smartphone without a blue-light filter significantly reduced melatonin…
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Higher Fruit Consumption Reduces Risk of Depression, Study Suggests
New research led by University of New South Wales scientists supports a role for fruit — but not vegetable —…
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Coffee might have protective effects against Parkinson’s disease, according to new research
New research has found that coffee consumers had a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease compared to individuals not drinking…
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Ghrelin hormone linked to better mood after fasting in depressed patients
A recent study has shed light on how short-term fasting might improve mood in individuals with major depressive disorder. The…
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How can parents fight smartphone overuse? New research provides key insights
New research published in the journal Addictive Behaviors sheds light on effective parental strategies to combat problematic smartphone use among adolescents. The…
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Experimental antibody drug prevents and even reverses diabetes onset
Scientists have developed a promising new drug that could prevent and even reverse the onset of type 1 diabetes. The…
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How trauma gets ‘under the skin’
A University of Michigan study has shown that traumatic experiences during childhood may get “under the skin” later in life,…
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