This past year, you may well have cancelled a long-awaited, eagerly anticipated family vacation. You might have instead spent more hours than you care to mention holed up inside with your young children – having to work remotely and keep them entertained all at the same time. It’s no wonder that families are desperate for some time out of the house – and some time to relax – in the early weeks and months of 2021. This short guide, aware... Read more
Helping others through their darkest times is one of the best things you can do for your fellow man. What they have done in their lives does not matter. You are not there to cast judgment, but instead to show love and compassion. Such things are often all that is needed to turn someone from a dark path, and similarly, how you can help those grow into great individuals. We are all tied to our bodies, and, in turn, to... Read more
Parents will undoubtedly help to shape their children’s personalities; however, schools can also determine their students’ beliefs, values, and outlook on life. While the sole purpose of school is to provide kids with a fantastic education and to prepare them for the real world, they also have a responsibility for protecting both their mental and physical health. Keep reading to discover how a school can affect your child’s personality, which can vary from placing labels to hiring supportive professionals with... Read more
Doing a job that helps others allows you to earn a living while doing good at the same time. People who choose meaningful careers also tend to have far higher job satisfaction and get greater enjoyment from their working life. Fortunately, there is a fantastic variety of rewarding jobs that have a positive impact and help others. To inspire you, here are some of the top reasons to choose a job helping others. Enjoy greater job satisfaction Recent surveys show... Read more
Last month, I was lucky enough to be invited to join a panel discussion on the popular TV series Resurrection Ertugrul, organized by The Center for Global Muslim Life for their Global Muslim Film Festival. Some of the things I discussed were the differences between Ertugrul and another popular TV series, Game of Thrones, which it sometimes gets compared to. Yes they are in similar in some ways, as they are both have Kings (Sultans), Knights (Alps / Crusaders), Princesses, Traitors, Spies,... Read more
Helping people from all walks of life can be a powerful way to embrace your religion and express your faith. It, therefore, makes perfect sense that you might want to embark on a career that will have a positive impact on many people’s lives each day. If you are unsure about the right professional avenue for you, continue reading to discover the best careers for helping others. It could help you to discover the right occupation for your personality and... Read more
There has been a lot of controversy recently about the BurgerIM franchise, since the original concept and brand was created in Israel and then brought over to the US a few years ago. Not only that but many Muslims became franchisee owners since they offered Halal Meat options at their restaurants. Some Muslim Activists have called for a boycott of the company, due to their belief that the original brand was created in Israel and the person who bought the... Read more
I have posted a few different lists online in regards to my favorite Halal Food spots in the past. Since no “Top List” is timeless due to the erratic nature of the Restaurant Business, I decided to create an updated list for 2020. In order to keep the list to only 20 Halal spots (I’m also working on a longer list which will be posted online soon), I have 4 main criteria for this particular list: Halal/ Partial Halal Menu No... Read more
Did you know that there are around 4,300 religions practiced in the world today? No two religions practiced are the same, but one similarity can be found when looking at religions and their holidays and spiritual practices. The commonality that is found in candles. Candles have been used for centuries and are used in world religions to symbolize a belief or to remind those who practice their history. To learn how some religions around the world use candles in their holidays and... Read more
Check out our full interview with Zareen Khan, the Owner and Head Chef of Zareen’s Restaurant in Palo Alto and Mountain View, CA on the HalalEats Unplugged Podcast by clicking on the link below: Read more
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