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Monumental park
Saturday, 18 May 2013
by Qassim Rahmatullah Where in Qatar can you see the important monuments and landmarks of the country in one place? Since it opened a year ago, Barzan Olympic Park has been a hit with sports enthusiasts, with a number of areas where they can practise their chosen sport. The park has two football grounds, two tennis courts, a basketball court, a swimming pool, a cycling track and walking lanes. But the most fascinating feature of the park are small-scale replicas of the country’s ...
Dialogue of civilisations
Friday, 17 May 2013
by Dr Abdelhak Hamiche During the second half of the 20th century the world had witnessed tremendous progress in the areas of dialogue of civilisations due to the international conflicts at the political level and due to the military conflicts which most countries witnessed. The Islamic Ummah was one of the most affected nations by these conflicts, to the extent that one would say that the ...
How Islam affects our lives
Friday, 17 May 2013
The word Islam is derived from word istislam, which means “surrender,” that is, surrender to God’s laws. The word is also derived from the word salam, “peace,” for if we follow God’s laws we will achieve peace — be it peace of soul, peace of mind, peace between nations, peace between people, and so on. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) did not le...
Joint liability company in Qatari law
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
By Abdelaal A Khalil Legal Consultant Please send your queries to: plus@pen.com.qa The Commercial Companies Law No.5 of 2002 says a commercial company is a contract by which two or more persons contribute in a project designed for profit by providing a share of the money or the work and divide the profit or loss arising from the project. The law says every comp...
Philippine Festival
Saturday, 11 May 2013
by Qassim Rahmatullah With temperatures beginning to rise, there is still room for some activities to beat the summer heat. Yesterday, hundreds of Filipinos flocked to the first Summer Festival organised by Q Entertain ME at the Doha Marriott Beach Resort. From morning until night, families enjoyed activities including swimming, parlour games and a singing competition. There wa...
Ethics between Islam and the West
Friday, 10 May 2013
By Prof Shahul Hameed Before discussing this issue, we need to have a clear idea of some concepts involved. One question that arises is that of the rationale behind the contrastive juxtaposition of the words “Western” and “Islamic”. As a matter of fact, this need not be the case. For one thing, there are so many concepts and values that are common to both t...
Islamic perspective on ethics
Friday, 10 May 2013
BY Muna Ali When Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was asked about who among people is best, he responded that people are like metals, like gold, and silver and the best of you before Islam will be the best of you in Islam if they understand religion. The implication is that possessing the potential for moral and ethical excellence is a universal endowment by the divine and religion, pro...
Keeping balance between work and worship
Friday, 10 May 2013
Allah Almighty mentions in the Quran the ruling for seeking a livelihood, saying at the end of Surah Al Jumuah (Friday Chapter) what means: “After you finish the prayer, go, seek and search out from the blessings of Allah Almighty” Here this means work; a livelihood. Somebody who wants to seek a livelihood. Scholars said that seeking a livelihood can have the following rulings: ...
Women’s bazaar
Saturday, 04 May 2013
by Qassim Rahmatullah Pakistan Women’s Association (PWA) held its annual Summer Bazaar at the Al Wakra Stadium on Thursday. The event featured as many as 40 stalls that included latest Pakistani designer clothes, footwear, jewellery and traditional food items. The largely-attended bazaar is held exclusively for families and attracts people of different nationalities for a day filled...
Islam for peace and moderation
Friday, 03 May 2013
By Sadullah Khan Islam is salaam (peace) and tasleem (submission to the Divine). In Islam Peace is the standard, it is the principle, and each person of faith has the moral obligation to maintain peace, without compromising on justice and truth. Islam invites to the subul assalaam (pathway of peace); peace of mind, peace of conscience, peace in the family and society, peace with one’s...
Why Islam is unique
Friday, 03 May 2013
By Waleed Ahmed Najmeddine Islam is unlike any other religion because it is not merely a belief to which one adheres, but rather Islam is a complete way of life. Muslims put their beliefs into practice on a daily basis. Islam provides guidance in all the spheres and activities of life. Furthermore, it is unique in that it is not named after any person, tribe, region or culture. Islam is nam...
Kindling a passion
Saturday, 27 April 2013
by Kammutty VP Young sports enthusiasts showed off their football skills at the ‘Passport to Passion’ Challenge yesterday at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Park. Yesterday’s event kicked off a series of weekend challenges organised by Qatar Foundation in partnership with FC Barcelona to share the value of sport and education with youngsters. Open to children ag...
From Fitna to Islam’s beauty
Friday, 26 April 2013
By NASIM CHOWDHURY In the early days of Islam, Umar, who would later become a caliph, was in a frenzied rage and set out to assassinate Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). As he passed the house of his sister, he heard her recite passages from the glorious Quran. After rebuking her, something made him pause and contemplate the meaning of the verses. He had previously dismissed this &l...
God’s ultimate Mercy
Friday, 26 April 2013
By Sheikh Mohammed Al Ghazali The outcome cannot be the same for those who do right and those who do wrong. Believing so is unjust: Verily for the God-fearing there will be the Gardens of Bliss near their Lord. Are We then to treat those who submit to Us as We treat the sinners? What is wrong with you? How do you judge? (Al Qalam 68: 34-6) Everlasting joy awaits the piou...
Kids’ couture
Saturday, 20 April 2013
by Qassim Rahmatullah The 14th annual fashion show organised by Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar featured a children’s collection designed by sophomore students. Showcased under the theme ‘Patterns’, it included a variety of designs: from surface decorations to motif repetitions, florals, geometrics and abstracts as well as pattern pieces that ...
The concept of work in Islam
Friday, 19 April 2013
By Kamal Badr Islam lays great emphasis on work. In many places in the Quran it is made clear that time should not be wasted. In the Quran, God draws attention to all the magnificent creations as an indication of the proper planning that leads to wonderful results—for Muslims believe that He creates nothing haphazardly. God relates in the Quran how the heavens and the earth were creat...
How Islam views begging
Friday, 19 April 2013
By Yusuf Al Qaradawi The fundamental attitude of Islam towards man’s position in the world is that Allah the Almighty has made the earth for his benefit. He has given him control over it. Then it becomes man’s duty to profit from this favour and to exert himself to seek Allah’s bounties throughout the earth. It is not permitted for a Muslim to stay idle doing nothing t...
Africa comes to Doha
Saturday, 13 April 2013
by Shaival Dalal The first edition of Katara’s African Festival offers original and authentic multi-art exhibitions promoting masks, jewellery, photos, handicrafts, paintings, instruments and wood sculptures, all representing different African countries and cultures. Several artistic workshops enable the audience to learn how to make unique African masks and do pottery painting. Severa...
Lawful livelihood for future
Friday, 12 April 2013
By Deana Nassar The basic attitude of Islam towards our position in the world is that God has made the earth for the benefit of man, to whom He has given control over. It is our duty therefore to profit from this favour and to exert ourselves to seek God’s rewards throughout the earth. The Quran reads: It is He Who has made the earth submissive to you; so traverse its paths an...
The dignity of labour
Friday, 12 April 2013
Almighty Allah sent provisions for men and animals along with their creation in this world. But for His infinite Mercy, we would not have at all breathed for a single moment. The Almighty Providence placed everything in this world, which can supply food to animals for their upkeep. The Holy Quran says: He provides you from where you do not know. (65:3) All the blessed Prophe...
Vanishing landmarks
Saturday, 06 April 2013
by Shaival Dalal In recent years, roundabouts have been demolished and converted into intersections to ease traffic congestion, which almost every motorist has to contend with on Doha’s streets. The latest announcement by Ashghal on replacing all roundabouts on the Corniche with intersections, with the exception of the Sheraton roundabout, comes as a big relief for motorists as...
Education
Qatar Trade Law No. 27/2006
Article 538 If the force majeure prevented the submission of the bill of exchange or the plea in the prescribed deadlines, these deadlines shall be extended. The holder has to notify without delay the person who endorsed him the bill of exchange with force majeure, and he has to prove this notice w...
Why Americans should be happy (in an unhappy Mideast)
Bad news abounds. The purveyors and prophets of doom and gloom proclaim the broader Middle East to be Dickens on steroids: It’s the worst of times squared. By Aaron David Miller In Iran, the centrifuges spin ever closer to acquiring enough fissile material for a nuclear weapon. In Egypt, Islamis...
Culture & Art
Gallery offers visitors rare artistic experiences
DOHA: Al Markhiya Gallery celebrates the Summer this year with a collection of local art, simply called the Summer Collection. The Summer Collection is split into three parts. ...
At book fair, Al Kuwari talks about Arab culture
DOHA: Qatari Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage Hamad bin Abdel Aziz Al Kuwari and Syrian Minister of Culture Ryad Naasan Agha gave last week the go-ahead signal for a series of cultural activities on the sidelines of Al Assad Library Book Fair. ...
Tourism
Take a stand in Baltimore
By Vicky Hallett What’s going to be hot this summer other than the weather? Stand-up paddleboarding (or SUP for short). Several local outfitters have added the long, floaty boards to their fleets of watercraft. That includes Baltimore’s Ultimate Watersports, which is pushing the Polynesian-in...
Kempinski eyes fastest growth in the region
The ambitious yet selective expansion plan of Kempinski Hotels, Europe’s longest-established luxury hotel chain, is cementing their position in the Middle East and Africa region as part of the overall strategy to double their portfolio to 121 hotels worldwide by 2015. Hotels, Resorts and Reside...
Islam
Dialogue of civilisations
by Dr Abdelhak Hamiche During the second half of the 20th century the world had witnessed tremendous progress in the areas of dialogue of civilisations due to the international conflicts at the political level and due to the military conflicts which most countries witnessed. The Islamic Ummah...
How Islam affects our lives
The word Islam is derived from word istislam, which means “surrender,” that is, surrender to God’s laws. The word is also derived from the word salam, “peace,” for if we follow God’s laws we will achieve peace — be it peace of soul, peace of mind, peace b...
Photo Feature
Monumental park
by Qassim Rahmatullah Where in Qatar can you see the important monuments and landmarks of the country in one place? Since it opened a year ago, Barzan Olympic Park has been a hit with sports enthusiasts, with a number of areas where they can practise their chosen sport. The park has two fo...
Philippine Festival
by Qassim Rahmatullah With temperatures beginning to rise, there is still room for some activities to beat the summer heat. Yesterday, hundreds of Filipinos flocked to the first Summer Festival organised by Q Entertain ME at the Doha Marriott Beach Resort. From morning until night, fam...
Law
Joint liability company in Qatari law
By Abdelaal A Khalil Legal Consultant Please send your queries to: plus@pen.com.qa The Commercial Companies Law No.5 of 2002 says a commercial company is a contract by which two or more persons contribute in a project designed for profit by providing a share of the m...
Legal corner: NOC is valid only for one transfer
When I joined my present company, I had with me a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from my previous employer. In case I leave this firm, are they obliged to give me an NOC or is it the discretion of the management? If my current employer denies me an NOC, what can I do to get it? Name withheld ...
Ramadan Thoughts
The significance of Eid
By Imam Ali Siddiqui Ayishah (May |Allah be pleased with her) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)saw) said: “For every people there is a feast and this is our feast.” (Sahih Bukhari) Anas reported that when the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) migrated from Makkah to Madinah, the p...
Bidding farewell to Ramadan
Normally, a guest does not stay long with his host. After dropping by for a while and completing his purpose or courtesy call , he shall finally say goodbye and depart. When he will return is something that cannot be determined exactly by the host since he does not possess the will of his visitor ,n...
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