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How to Give Zakat in 2022?

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Introduction Zakat is one of the key elements of the Islamic model of wealth. Islam believes and preaches that those members of the Islamic community who cannot generate wealth regularly must be taken care of by the well-off sections of the community. Zakat is one of the most efficient ways in which we can help underprivileged Muslims. With times changing rapidly, the manners in which zakat can be distributed have evolved as well. In today’s discussion, we talk about how Muslims can give zakat in 2022. Discussing this has become even more so important in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Role of Zakat in Islamic Society Zakat is instrumental in keeping the hopes of the underprivileged section of the community alive, even during the toughest times, for example, the COVID-19 pandemic. For those who have lost all the hope in the world, zakat gives them hope from nowhere. Some of you might be thinking, it is only 2.5%, right? Well, it is important to remember that we are talking about lit
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Universal children day

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November 20 – designated as Universal Children Day by United Nations (UN), is celebrated as a reminder of children in crisis. United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) promotes this special day to boost children’s welfare. Universal Children Day raises awareness about the children in different parts of the world facing abuse, discrimination, war traumas, struggling with hunger, or living with disabilities.  It also sheds light on child labor and describes children’s rights. Here we will discuss some of the congenital diseases. According to a 2016 report by WHO (World Health Organization), about 295 498 children have congenital anomalies [1]. They certainly need our attention. Starting with an unusual story – Tourette Syndrome (TS) We usually adore well-mannered children. Well, they might be a little mischievous sometimes, but they are still cute. Now, what about the child who says something abusive? That doesn’t sound Okay! It seems like parents did not do their job correctly. So, in a s
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What Are The Most Common Men Diseases?

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Introduction Men put their health last. At first, it sounds like a cliché attempt to earn some bonus points for the gender that has made it his responsibility to live up to its societal roles even though we are living in the 21st century! However, inferences drawn from observation and conclusions reached after going through research published in some of the most reputable journals add credence to this fact. Even though the statement might sound heroic, the consequences are nothing but unfortunate.  In todays’ discussion, we talk about some of the most common health risks that men face due to their negligent behavior towards their health. Read on if you are one of those who think visiting a doctor is just a waste of time, plenty to learn on offer!  Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD)  Cholesterol. Plaque. Artery blockage. Clot. Heart attack. Stroke. The majority of you reading these lines must already be familiar with this story. But do you know that men’s arteries develop atherosclerosis ear
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International Day of Charity 2021

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When is the international day of charity?  Before we bore you with a history lesson, let us reveal the date on which international day of charity is celebrated every year. Drum rolls. It is celebrated on the fifth of every September, and the reason why it is celebrated on the aforementioned day will make your heart full of joy! The date was chosen to commemorate the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa.  There couldn’t have been a more suitable candidate to name the day after, we are all indebted to Mother Teresa for her efforts in making this world a better place for the underprivileged community. Not that her noble work needs any validations or medals, but it is pertinent to mention here that Mother Teresa received a Nobel Prize for peace in the year 1979. Nice knowing about one date which has two-fold historical value, don’t you agree?  Get more information about International day of charity from the official website Transparent Hands Organization.
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Effects of High Blood Pressure

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Hypertension: An Overview  The physics of the problem that blood pressure is, can be quite baffling for the layman. Pressure, area, force, pounding. Terms that efficiently explain the problem, but which leave the novices perplexed as well. Keeping this obvious vagueness that enshrouds the hypertension problem, we thought it best to not just define but discuss this healthcare challenge in detail. Read on, if you want to improve your understanding of hypertension and the effects of high blood pressure. Now that we are done with the introductory formalities, let us start by defining hypertension in the simplest possible words. Blood circulating against your arteries in an abnormally high manner. There, we hope that you got our point. Because blood pressure is a force, there will be after-effects if our arteries suddenly have to sustain an increased force. It is worth mentioning here that a higher blood pressure means that your heart is pumping more blood while the arteries represent a ver
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Benefits of Giving Sadaqah

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Sadaqah: A Beautiful Concept  A voluntary act of charity. That is the definition of sadaqah most people are likely to come up with when asked. It is a very correct definition, but what these five words don’t tell you is the wonderfulness of this concept. Sadaqah is a ritual that is performed solely to please Allah (SWT), however, there are plenty of benefits of giving sadaqah as well.  Allah (SWT) is most merciful indeed! In this discussion, we are going to highlight a few among many key benefits of giving sadaqah. Read on if you want to know more about how giving sadaqah is rewarding for a Muslim!  Sadaqah Types But before we talk about the benefits of giving sadaqah, a little reminder about the different types of sadaqah is in order. It is not all about money, as you will find out in the following lines: 1-Making a prayer for those who are going through troubled times is one way of making a sadaqah. 2-Teaching someone something that you are a master of, also amounts to the category o
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What is considered a High Blood Sugar Level?

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  Introduction Managing blood sugar is a critical aspect of diabetes management. The higher the blood sugar levels are, the tougher does the challenge of diabetes treatment and management becomes. Unfortunately, despite the crucial nature of this topic, the awareness level about hyperglycemia is quite low. It is about time more voices discussed this matter! Raising awareness about hyperglycemia is the goal of this discussion as well. Not only do we talk about the dangerous and the normal levels of blood sugar, but we also talk about these levels can be controlled. Lots to learn from this discussion, we can promise you that!  Hyperglycemia: An Overview High blood sugar or hyperglycemia is one of the major concerns for all diabetic patients whether they are type 1 or type 2 diabetic. Higher blood sugar levels are bad news because of several reasons. For one, they can cause damage to your nerves and blood vessels. For another, they can lead to conditions like ketoacidosis, which refers to
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