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
Tamena Healthy Algerian roasted semolina
Tamena is a very famous Algerian pastry, traditionally served at the time of birth, when a new baby is born. It is a paste of roasted semolina (milled wheat), golden but not brown, honey and melted butter. Tamena is an important cultural gift that every family serves to people who come to congratulate the new born baby. In rural villages in Algeria, it is prepared and placed into pots and sold locally. Sales increase the local economy and can also be exported to other regional places. but it is … Read more
Zeit Zeitoun Olive oil production
Olive oil is obtained from the Olive (the fruit of Olea europaea; family Oleaceae), a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin. The oil is produced by grinding whole olives and extracting the oil by mechanical or chemical means. It is commonly used in cooking, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and soaps and as a fuel for traditional oil lamps. Olive oil is used throughout the world, but especially in the Mediterranean countries and, in particular, Greece where the largest consumption per … Read more
Village Charity Sense of solidarity, cooperation and gratitude through common meals
Village charities (köy hayırları) are traditional spreads organized in spring time where rural people come together, eat together and pray together to express their sense of gratitude, as well as creating a social space. Organized consecutively by the surrounding villages of towns (mainly Canakkale and Balikesir in the Aegean region), according to a certain calendar, village charities are an example of social and economic solidarity in addition to its religious aspect. Each year in March, … Read more
