Students in secondary education aren’t the easiest to work with. They have a newly developed confidence that they didn’t have in primary school; they are braver, hormonal, and can be unmotivated. It really does take a special kind of person to truly motivate and educate secondary school students. The issues you face will be difficult and distinctive and you need some unique personal traits to get through the challenges children of these age groups throw at you. If you are... Read more
As far as Abrahamic religions are concerned, it’s of paramount importance to act as a kind and empathetic citizen. Islam, in particular, shows devotion towards being thoughtful in prayer and in action. Practicing this in everyday life is something that all religious believers endeavor to do, and this can sometimes be a work in progress. Devoting yourself to the teachings of the Qur’an can be achieved by talking to spiritual leaders, joining your local mosque and importantly, involving yourself in... Read more
Holistic practices and religion have always been intertwined. For centuries, people that have believed in God — regardless of what God it was that they believed in — have also embraced a holistic approach to life, especially when it comes to their health and well-being. Now, it seems like the rest of society has started to understand the benefits of this approach to healthcare. More and more patients are now opting for holistic therapies to be at the center of... Read more
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the social work profession produces passionate agents of change who are not afraid to contest and challenge outdated policies, speak up for social justice, and every day do their best to make a difference and make the world a better place.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
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Behind the Scenes of HalalFest (Podcast Interview)
Episode 07: In this episode of the HalalEats Unplugged Podcast, Hosts Nizar Ahmed interviews the Founder and Event Director of Halal Fest, Irfan Rydhan to discuss feedback on the event as well what goes on behind the scenes in the planning of the Annual event in the S.F. Bay Area. Read more