Social work is a rapidly growing field made up of emotionally strong, intelligent professionals who represent populations that have the most need. Historically, the social work profession produces passionate agents of change who are not afraid to contest and challenge outdated policies, speak up for social justice, and every day do their best to make a difference and make the world a better place. If you’re considering a career in social work, here are five of the top reasons why... Read more
Perhaps you’ve been wondering how much of Muana has a bearing on reality. Maybe you’ve recently read about Dwayne Johnson’s tattoos and wanted to know more about the symbolism. Whatever sparked your interest in the Hawaiian religion is less important than the thrill of the search. Like many polytheistic religions, there are many figures to learn about. Also, like many polytheistic religions, it faces co-option from new-age woo peddlers. As usual, they’re trying to borrow ancient gods to promote pseudoscience ideas. Read... Read more
One of the most important life lessons for your kids isn’t something they get taught at school. Teaching your children the true value of money is a parent’s responsibility. We live in a world that’s full of financial hurdles and being able to manage money is vital for your child’s future success. If you want to prepare them for their financial future here are ten ways you can do it. Be a Role Model – one of the most effective... Read more
2019 is the Year of the Pig in the Chinese Lunar Calendar which starts today. Of course as Muslims, we do not eat Pork or any other product derived from the flesh of swine, but we can eat Beef! Bacon is a popular meat item in the United States, but besides Pork Bacon, there is also Beef Bacon as well as Chicken and Turkey Bacon. There are many Halal Bacon options out there and here are 5 spots to get... Read more
In the latest episode of the “Halal Eats Unplugged” Podcast, Host Nizar Ahmed and Panelists Irfan Rydhan (Halal Fest) and April King (Chinese American Muslim) discuss and review a few Halal Chinese Spots in the Bay Area including Darda Seafood (Milpitas), Li Zhou (Fremont) and Sama Uyghur Cuisine (Union City). We also discuss the differences between the popular “Hand-Pulled” and “Knife-Cut” Noodles! You can listen to the podcast on Sound Cloud below: Read more
In Episode 4 of the HalalEats Unplugged Podcast, we interview Ahmad Shah with Sattar Farms to discuss the Halal Meat Industry in the United States. Host Nizar Ahmed and Irfan Rydhan (Halal Fest, Inc.) discuss the differences between Zabihah Halal, Tayyeb, Organic, Natural, Hand-Slaughtered and Machine Slaughtered meat. You can listen to the podcast on SoundCloud at the link below: Read more
For many people, faith is one of the most important parts of their life. While there is a wonderful range or religious practices across the world, one of the most popular is going to church for Christians or the mosque for Muslims. As a place where people come together to celebrate a shared belief, it is no wonder that many churchgoers and members wish to attract more people to their place of worship. If you are struggling to find ways... Read more
Recovery is possibly one of the hardest, but definitely one of the most rewarding journeys a person might face in their lifetime, and the twelve step recovery plan has been found to be a successful way for people to overcome their addictions. There are a range of different variations of this recovery plan, as it can be altered to help you with your specific needs and goals. However, many of the plans do share the same, or similar, core principles.... Read more
While healthy living tips, modern dietary strategies and new-age spiritual healing methods are released daily with great fanfare and attention, little is made in the modern era of those harmful lifestyle habits that can have such a detrimental effect on individuals’ general health. There is a sense in which some should walk before they can run in the healthy lifestyle world. That’s where this article comes in, highlighting four of the most harmful things we do to our bodies, and... Read more
Earth plays host to many different centers of worship, each being awe-inspiring in its own right, and to visit only one of them would be an experience. To go on a religious pilgrimage to visit a number of them, whether you’re religious or not, however, would be life-changing. When you decide that you’re ready to go on your religious pilgrimage, you need to make sure to include some of the top centers of worship below into your plans. Vatican City,... Read more
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