The below links direct to examples of how builing ecovillages with local communities integrate social and environmental solutions in a wholistic way. The building of an ecovillage fosters community building, integrates techniques of environmentally sustainable community living and integrates economic sustainability by setting up high-value activities and fair trade schemes. … Read more
Valueing sacred natural sites for integrated socio/bio-conservation Example: Healing crocodile pond in the Gambia
The creation of cultural/spiritual significance and/or rites and events around ecological sites help in their conservation, as well as help people connect with their surrounding natural wealth. An example: The Kartong Folonko crocodile pond is the oldest of three sacred crocodile pools in the Gambia and has been in the village for nearly 600 years. It has great cultural, spiritual and historical significance. It is believed that the pond was discovered by a great ' Marabout' named Sheikh Omar … Read more
Sufi Shrines Journey of healing
Sufi Shrines are often found today in many Muslim communities around the world. With many different names given to the structures that exist today, from Maqam to Mazar to Dargah, these places often embody the grave of a saint or dervish, mystics who have traveled and wandered in search of the divine and inner peace. Historically, some of these wanderers were considered heretic and were often dismissed by religious communities as outlaws and crazy while others were mystified and their shrines are … Read more
Quranic Healing Meditation with Holy Quran
Some people believe that the best medicine to cure all illnesses is the Holy Quran. This is a result of a long time experience in treating people. Many cases that had incurable illnesses recovered after exposing them to the recitation of Holy Quran. That is because of the ability of Holy Quran in rebalancing the brain cells and increasing their capability in performing well.Each cell has a vibrating system that Allah has created to do its job and those cells do not understand the speech language … Read more
Maidat Ramadhan Charity Iftar
Ramdhan is the nineth month of the Muslim Calendar. In this month muslims fast from dawn until sunset Muslims refrain from consuming food, drinking liquids, smoking and sexual relations; and in some interpretations from swearing.According to Islam, the thawab (rewards) of fasting are many, but in this month they are believed to be multiplied. Fasting for Muslims during Ramadan typically includes the increased offering of salat (prayers) and recitation of the Quran.In this holly month, muslims … Read more
Benefits of Yoga How Yoga can improve your health
First of all Yoga is a great practise because it can be done at all ages, no matter how young or old you are there is some sort of Yoga out there that is suitable for you. Now to the benefits of Yoga: -Many Yoga poses help the muscles around your spine which not only improves your posture but can also relieve pains in places such as neck, shoulder and back -It can also help the digestive system if coupled with a healthy diet -It teaches discipline in body and mind as breathing, posing, … Read more
Naht Stone Carving
The history of stone carving dates to periods of time that go back before recorded history. These civilizations are believed to have been very fascinating and astonishing races of people, e.g. The Mayans and the Egyptians. They built vast cities, majestic temples and palaces, filling them with their history and beliefs carved in stone. Some groups were known for their ceremonial centers and fortresses built of stone. The enormous, irregularly shaped stones, weighing many tons, were cut with … Read more
Sabil and Kutab Public water drinking and education complex from Islamic architecture
The 'sabil' is a building famous in Islamic architecture built by nobles, princes, and other rich people for providing fresh drinking water for the people in streets. Its a charity and public welfare building. This type of architecture started during the Mameluke period. Its either a separate building or one built inside mosques. The construction of the 'sabil' includes a big water reservoir in the underground level and above it, amfew step above ground level, the 'tasbil' room or the room for … Read more
Friday Praying Gathered Public Friday Praying for Muslims
Praying is one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims pray five times a day. One of the prayers is called 'duhr' noon prayer. On Fridays Muslim men are ordered in The Quran to gather together in public for this noon prayer. The Friday prayer is preceded by a sermon given by a Muslim scholar. The idea of Friday prayer is not only the regular daily prayers, but it also provides an opportunity for Muslims to gather together weekly in order to discuss their important life issues. Listening to this … Read more
Tagine Earthenware Pot A valuable multi-purpose cooking pot
Tagine is a historically Berber dish from North Africa that is named after the special earthenware pot in which it is cooked. A similar dish, known as Tavvas, is found in the cuisine of Cyprus. The traditional Tagine pot is formed entirely of a heavy clay, which is sometimes painted or glazed. The Tagine is used to bake staple bread. Each and every Algerian family has a Tagine, usually bought from rural villages where old women prepare them from clay and sell them. Tagines are also used and made … Read more
