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Intense passion for swimming

Finding a lanky boy in a dark red T-shirt wandering around as though he had just returned from his regular daily swimming practice was obviously a total surprise. This  was not the case at all. He can't explain why he decided on routine swimming, despite his considerable height. He didn't appear to realise that the chlorine in the water would turn his face dark. He and two other older boys were swimming without realising this important fact. This will continue for a minimum period of one full month, as was revealed. Every day, these three lads go to a nearby pool to practice swimming. But the younger one did not go for the usual practice  on the particular day since he had developed a slight cough, which was definitely learned following his smart disclosure in the night.  He seemed to be unaware of the fact that chlorine in the water would darken his fair face. Unaware of this significant reality, he and two others continued swimming. This  goes on regularly but sudd...

Month of prayer


The Arabic month of Ramadhan started with the sighting of the new moon. Ramadan is the best month mentioned in the Quran (Quran 2:183). It is certainly a month when prayers remain in abundance.

Old, young and even children flock to the nearby mosques to offer the regular prayers but also extra prayers of Taraweeh for 20 raka'ts.

There are other prayers offered by devoted Muslims in this holy month. The Muslims try to present at various mosques. There is generally noticed ample crowd at the locality mosques. 

They even pay fitra to the needy this month as this kind of monetary help to the poor remains a source of big help to them.

The ninth month of the Hijri Calendar it is widely known for becoming humble towards the poor souls and increasing the prayers as much as a devout Muslim can do.

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