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Qatar Tribune
09-06-2025
- Qatar Tribune
Qatari pilgrims begin arriving home amid comprehensive monitoring by Hajj Mission
DOHA: Qatari pilgrims have begun arriving in the homeland amid comprehensive monitoring by the Qatari Hajj Mission. The first batch of Qatari pilgrims began returning to their homeland on Monday, via a number of Qatari expeditions on board Qatar Airways and Saudi Airlines. The group of Qatari pilgrims will continue to return on Tuesday, while the arrival of all pilgrims will be completed on Wednesday, June 11. This is amidst high-level arrangements and continuous follow-up by the Qatari Hajj Mission and its support units, which provide the country's pilgrims with the utmost care and attention, ensuring their safety throughout their journey of faith and until they arrive safely back home. Ibrahim Mohammed Al Naama, representative of the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs in the Qatari Hajj Mission, confirmed that the pilgrims' return comes after they have completed the Hajj rituals with ease and peace, and after they have spent the days of Tashreeq in Mina, and performed the stoning of the Jamarat according to the Sunnah of the Prophet, whether on the twelfth day of Dhul-Hijjah for those who are in a hurry or the thirteenth for those who are late, based on the words of God Almighty: ' Whoever hastens to leave within two days, there is no sin upon him. But whoever delays, there is no sin upon him - for him who fears Allah.' Al-Baqarah: (203). Field accompaniment and continuous coordination Al Naama pointed out that the Communication and Support Unit closely followed the movement of pilgrims leaving Mina to perform the stoning of the Jamarat, as it communicated directly with the officials and coordinators of the Qatari campaigns to ensure that pilgrims adhered to the stoning at the scheduled times set by the mission, and according to the specified routes that ensure the smooth flow of movement and the safety of everyone. The unit was also keen to accompany the pilgrims on the ground through field teams of its members, who carried the banners of the Qatari Hajj Affairs Office, to facilitate the process of communication with the pilgrims during their movements, especially during the stoning of the Jamarat and their exit from Mina to Makkah, which reflects the mission's commitment to providing continuous support to pilgrims in all stages of the rituals until their safe return to the homeland. . Mobile ambulance during the stoning of the Jamarat For his part, Dr Khaled Abdel Hadi, Head of the Medical Unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission , explained that the unit has established a mobile medical ambulance unit this year, which is a unique initiative consisting of mobile ambulance teams that accompany pilgrims as they leave the camps in Mina to the Jamarat, and continue to accompany them during the stoning of the three Jamarat - the small, middle, and large Jamarat - and until they return to the camp again; this is to ensure the safety of all pilgrims, especially women and the elderly. He added that the medical unit has established two fixed ambulance units on Jamarat Road, equipped with all the necessary medical equipment to deal with emergency cases, noting that the unit has provided three paramedics equipped with innovative ambulance suits. (HT RESCUE JACKET) The ambulance, a miniature model of a mobile ambulance, contains all the equipment necessary for rapid intervention in emergency situations, and is directly connected to the two fixed ambulance units. The three paramedics use electric scooters bearing the mission's logo while accompanying the campaigns. Follow-up and facilitation of procedures at the airport In the same vein, the Coordination and Follow-up Unit and the Airport monitored the pilgrims' departure from Makkah after completing the Farewell Tawaf, assisting them in facilitating their procedures at King Abdulaziz Airport and the Hajj Airport in Jeddah. This coordination with airlines ensured smooth and seamless departures. These integrated efforts by the Qatari Hajj Mission and its supporting units represent an implicit message from the Qatari Hajj Mission that it stands with pilgrims throughout their faith journey, wherever they may be, from the time they leave their homeland for the Holy Land, through the performance of their rituals, and until their safe return home after performing the fifth pillar of Hajj.
Express Tribune
29-05-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
The problem of evil
Listen to article If God is omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent and omnibenevolent, how does He allow the existence of 'evil', such as suffering, natural disaster, sin or immorality. This question has challenged theologians and philosophers through the ages. A classic example is of a baby deer burning in a forest fire, and the question why God did not save it. This is like putting God in man's shoes. The question is, are the life and working of a creator-engineer and the washing machine he creates same? Can a constructed robot designed to follow a code of conduct demand the same code from the scientists who made it. Certainly, God is capable of creating many worlds free from all evil, corruption, hurt; His own abode and the Heavens He has promised the good-doers are such worlds. But this present world, of the Earthly life and the Universe that bounds it, is specially designed as a 'test' for humanity. Though it may seem to be boundless in time and space, it is really a speck in God creative space. And it is evident that this design has elements of construction and destruction, of life and death, of systems within systems within systems. And inevitably it has elements of good and evil so that humans may choose between them with their freewill. The Quran says, "We will surely test you with things of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient" Al-Baqarah (2:155). So, for those who have goodness in their hearts, hardships, pain and loss will push them towards the better choices like of patience, perseverance, sacrifice, altruism, and trust in the greater good. Therefore, man is not in a position to question the morality of God, because He is in a fundamentally different and unknowable matrix: "Vision perceives Him not, but He perceives the visions; and He is the Intricate-Knower" Al-Anaam (6:106). Therefore, regarding the baby deer burning in a forest fire, only Allah knows what matter belies between Him and the fawn and how He saves it from undue pain; we are not in a position to ask. On the other hand, whatever immorality is committed by humans resonates in his/her own life, in his/her community and their generations. Every human act has repercussions. So, the Quran says, "Whatever affliction befalls you is because of what your own hands have committed. And He pardons much" Ash-Shura (42:30). An-Nisa (4:79) further clarifies this by saying, "Whatever good befalls you is from Allah, and whatever evil befalls you is from yourself." Human perception is finite and prone to misjudgment in the face of Divine Wisdom, Who does not deny justice but has deferred ultimate justice for the final day of judgment. In Asrar-e-Khudi, poem 5, titled 'Dar Biyan Aynke Asal Nizam-e-Alam Az Khudi Ast', Iqbal elaborates that God is the beholder of the ultimate and absolute khudi (ego), and the material world is the remains of the secret doings of the ultimate khudi. Khudi creates the 'other' or 'evil', to realise itself and its goodness. Evil emerges from His creative power only so that He can crush it down. As in Al-Anfal (8:8), "that He may make-true Truth and falsify Falsehood, distasteful though it be to the criminals." Iqbal says that the design of the universe is extravagant and so much goes through the stages of destruction for the creation of new beginnings and new meanings. And only with the duality of opposing realities is created the copious mural of being and becoming; of self-realisation and self-actualisation; of challenge, agency and action. The Quran also gives a hint of evil as being part of the grand design of God's creative power, when it talks of the Tree of Zaqqum, "For We have truly made it a trial for the wrong-doers. Lo! it is a tree that springs in the heart of hell" As-Saaffat (37:63, 64). And is it possible that it is the same tree that was given an opening in the garden where Adam and Eve were stationed and of which God had ordained Adam not to come close to nor taste of it, yet if Adam would not have tasted from the evil tree, the story of mankind would not have begun. The purpose of life on Earth would not have commenced, there would be no test, no trial, no tribulation. And mankind would not have been shifted through the sieve that would separate the vain from the humble; the self-loving desirous from the oft-giving altruist; the gluttonous genocide-approvers from the planet-friendly saviors of humanity; the lovers of corruption and malice from the lovers of goodness and piety. Nor would humanity be able to actualise its love or hate for the Creator and source of all goodness, God! Therefore, instead of judging God, upon the seemingly present physical evil, for which there may be justification hidden to us for reasons, humanity should concentrate upon moral evil of which it may itself be guilty of. And if humanity would indeed believe truly upon God and tread the good path He has identified for us, perhaps then He would defer the present 'evil' and ordain for the present world only copious growth and prosperity, like He promised the people through Noah and said, "I ask you to seek forgiveness from your Lord, He is the oft-forgiving. He will send rain to you in abundance. And will aid you with wealth and sons, and will make for you gardens and make for you rivers" Noah (71;12). And even though Noah remained among his people for 'a thousand less fifty years' Al-Ankabut (29: 14) before the flood came, they ridiculed him, scolded him and plotted against him, and in place of the love of God, they said " forsake not Wadd, nor Suwa', nor Yaghuth and Ya'uq and Nasr" (71:23). So, evil is not in the heart of God, it is in the heart of hell; only the hearts of humanity do not shudder of its very thought, rather humanity embraces it in its hearts, in place of the love of God. "He will not be questioned as to that which He doeth, but they will be questioned" Al-Anbiya (21:23).
BBC News
09-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Wetin pipo wit ulcer, diabetes, hypertension fit chop and no fit chop during Ramadan
Ramadan na holy month wey Muslims all ova di world dey observe by fasting from sunrise to sunset. But if you get diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), or ulcer, fasting fit dey hard for you. Despite di health challenges, pipo wit dis kain condition always still dey try to fast during Ramadan. Technically, dis kain pipo dey exempted from fasting until dem get beta, even though fasting dey among di five pillars of Islam and e dey veri important to di faith. Di Qur'an tok clearly for verse 185 of chapter one Surah Al-Baqarah say pipo wey dey sick or dey on a journey during Ramadan fit make up di fast for anoda time - but wit proper planning, advice from doctor, and correct eating habits. Dr Abdulmalik Ibrahim wey dey work for Gwarzo general hospital for Kano tell BBC Pidgin say pesin fit still fast and enjoy di spiritual blessings of Ramadan even say some risk dey. Ulcer and fasting Dr Ibrahim tok say ulcers dey happun wen too much acid or one infection (H. pylori) dey wound di stomach lining. If pesin dey fast, di stomach go still dey produce acid even wen food no dey, and e fit make ulcer pain worse. Dr Ibrahim say di possible risks wit fasting wit ulcer include: Who fit fast? Who no suppose fast? Dr Sa'adatu Sulaiman wey be dietitian and also dey work for Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board tok about food wey good and bad for pipo wit health issues. Foods wey pesin wit ulcer fit chop for Ramadan Foods wey pesin wit ulcer no fit chop for Ramadan Hypertension and fasting Hypertension (high blood pressure) fit dey affected by di food wey pesin chop, water level, and stress. Fasting fit get good or bad effect, depending on di pesin condition. Possible risks Who fit fast? Who no suppose fast? Foods wey pesin wit hypertension fit chop for Ramadan Foods wey pesin wit hypertension no fit chop for Ramadan Diabetes and fasting Diabetes na one medical condition wey mean say too much sugar dey inside blood. Fasting fit come wit some risk like hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, dehydration, or even serious wahala like hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state or diabetic ketoacidosis for pipo wey get diabetes. Who fit fast? Bifor pesin wey get diabetes go fast, e must first tok wit doctor. Di pipo wey fit fast na: Who no suppose fast? How you fit manage diabetes during Ramadan fasting If you get diabetes, fasting fit dey tricky, but you fit manage am well: Both Dr Ibrahim and Dr Sulaiman don give advice and some guidance wey fit help pipo wit dis kain sickness wahala for Ramadan. Below na di advice wey dem give; General ddvice for safe fasting Always dey monitor: Consult your doctor Final verdict: who fit fast?
