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Muhammad (Sm), Hazrat

Muhammad (Sm), Hazrat Prophet Muhammad (Sm) was born in the Year of the Elephant (Amul-e-Fil), when the Yemeni ruler Ashabul Fil Abraha tried to attack the Holy Ka'ba (Baitullah) with an army and elephants in his train. It was on a Monday in the month of Rabiul Awwal in the Arabic calendar that Hazrat Muhammad (Sm) was born. There are four different dates cited by various authorities as his birthday: the 8th, 9th, 10th, and 12th day of the month of Rabiul Awwal. But there is no doubt that he was born on the Monday that fell between the 8th and 12th that month. Majority of Islamic scholars believe that the 12th of Rabiul Awwal is the most probable date. Hafiz Ibne Hazar Al-Askalani and Ibne Aseer are among those who have accepted this date. It should be noted that according to some historians the Prophet's date of birth coincided with the attack that was carried out by Abraha on 20 April 570 or 571, although others have mentioned 19 April and 21 April as possible dates.

Muhammad's (Sm) father Abdullah died when he was still in his mother's womb. After he was born, his mother named him Ahmed. However, his grandfather Abdul Muttalib named him Muhammad (Sm) since he desired his grand-son to be admired by everyone in all ages. His Akika or naming ceremony was organised a few days after his birth by his grandfather. Muhammad (Sm) was at first suckled by his mother Amina. After two or three days he was breast-fed by Suwaibah, a slave-girl of his uncle Abu Lahab. As was the practice in the then aristocratic Arab families, he was given over to a wet nurse named Halima Sadia belonging to the Taif's Sad tribe, who was also entrusted with the responsibility of bringing him up. He spent the first five years of his life with her.

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Exploring Exquisite Al-Baha Beauty

Al-Bahah is a city in the west of Saudi Arabia in the Hejaz area. It is the capital of Al Bahah Region, and is one of the Kingdom's prime tourist attractions. It enjoys a pleasant climate and is surrounded by more than forty forests, including Raghdan, al Zaraeb and Baidan. Al Baha is the headquarters of the Governor, local councils and branches of governmental departments. Receiving the state's special attention, the city of Al Baha abounds in educational, tourist and health institutions. It is considered the capital of the Ghamdi and Zahrani tribes in Saudi Arabia, and most of its inhabitants are from the native tribes. The name "Pearl of Resorts" is the name given to Al-Baha by those acquainted with the city. The name "Garden of the Hejaz" was the name given to it by the Sharif of Mecca.

Al-Baha City (BC) lies in the west of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the Hejaz region, between Mecca, which borders it from the north, west, and south west, and Aseer which borders it from the south east. It is the smallest of the kingdom's provinces (11,000 square kilometres (1,100,000 ha)). It is surrounded by a number of cities, including Taif on the north, Beesha on the east, and the Red Sea coast city of Al Qunfuda on the west. This tourist city is situated in an area characterized by natural tree cover and agricultural plateaus. It consists of six towns, the most important of which are Beljarshy, Almandaq, and Almekhwah, in addition to the Baha city in the center of the province. The province comprises 31 administrative centers and has a population of 533,001. The province is known for its beauty and has forests, wildlife areas, valleys and mountains that attract visitors from all parts of the kingdom and the Persian Gulf area. Some of these areas are the forests of Raghdan, Ghomsan, Fayk, and Aljabal, and many other historical and archeological sites. It contains more than 53 forests.

Al-Baha is the homeland of the Ghamid and Zahran tribes and is divided geographically into three distinct parts: Sarah, which contains the high Hejaz mountains characterized by temperate weather and rich plant cover due to relatively high annual rainfall, Tihama which is the lowland coastal area to the west of the Hejaz characterized by very hot and humid weather and very little rainfall average, and the eastern hills characterized by an altitude of 1,550 to 1,900 metres (5,090 to 6,230 feet) above sea level with cool winters, hot summers and sparse plant cover. The largest city in the province, both in population and area, is Baljurashi, the second one is Al-Mandaq. In Tehama, there are two major cities: Qilwah and Al-Mikhwah. The number of tribes are 18, branching from the main ones, Ghamid and Zahran. The province has 13 settled tribes (working in trades and agriculture) and 5 nomadic tribes.

Al Bahah has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh). The climate is greatly affected by its varying geographic features. Generally speaking, the climate in Al-Baha is mild with temperatures ranging between 12 to 23 °C (53.6 to 73.4 °F). Due to its location at 2,500 metres (8,200 ft) above sea level, Al Baha's climate is moderate in summer and cold in winter. The area attracts visitors looking for a moderate climate and pristine, scenic views. In the Tehama area of the province, which is down on the coast, the climate is hot in the summer and warm in the winter. Humidity ranges from 52%–67%. While in the mountainous region, which is known as As-Sarah, the weather is cooler in summer and winter. Rainfall in the mountainous region lies in the range of 229 to 581 millimetres (9 to 23 in). The average throughout the whole region is 100 to 250 millimetres (3.9 to 9.8 in) annually.

Al Baha is also known for their traditional towers, each of which is called a qaṣbah . It was said "Apparently unique to Albaha architecture are the qasaba towers. Controversy surrounds their function—some argue that they were built as lookouts, and others that they were keeps, or even granaries. Perhaps it is a combination, although the right position of a watchtower, on a hill top, is the wrong place for a keep or granary." Dhee Ayn Village (Arabic: قَـرْيَـة ذِي عَـيْـن‎, romanized: Qaryaṫ Dhí ‘Ayn) is situated at about 24 km (15 mi) southwest of al-Baha, across 'Aqabat al-Baha, also known as Aqbat King Fahad. This famous village sometimes known as "marble village" as it is built on a small marble mountain. The grove of palm trees is lush due to a small stream nearby. The villagers say that the marble village glows at sunset. It also has a steep escarpment road, running into and out of tunnels on the way up and down. Dhi 'Ain was famous for its fruits and banana plantations which still grow there. The village dates back about 400 years, and it witnessed the battles between the Ottoman Turks and its inhabitants.

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The towering and landmark judgments concluded during the tenure of Justice Dipak Misra

During the concluding week of serving as the 45th Chief Justice of India, Justice Dipak Misra had passed multifarious judgments such as the controversial constitutionality pertaining to Aadhaar to the rationality reflected while deciding the judgement concerning the entering of women into the Sabarimala temple. Such monumental judgments are sure to leave footprints in the sand of times. While some of the decisions have been made in unison and received accolades while few doubtlessly gathered criticism.

Listed below are the crowning judgements delivered by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in by Bench of 45th CJI in his concluding week:

Decriminalising of section 377 of the Indian Penal Code

The Apex Court on 06.09.2018, in Navtej Singh Johar & Ors. Vs. Union of India through Secretary, Ministry of Law and Justice, passed a judgment whereby it  decriminalised homosexuality. The decision of making gay sex as no more illegal re-established the members  of LGBTIQ community ‘d utmost confidence, belief and hope in the judicial system of India. The verdict of decriminalising the concept homosexuality between two consenting adults by upholding Section 377 of the IPC as unconstitutional has been one of the monumental victories to boast about.

  Reservation pertaining to promotion for the SC/ST employees of the Government

The Apex Court  on 26.09.2018 in Jarnail Singh &Others v Lachhmi Narain Gupta And Others, had dismissed the appeal for reconsidering its own preceding order which  had abandoned the notion of reserving  seats for the  Scheduled Castes (SCs) or Scheduled Tribes (STs) for the  promotions posts   made in Government jobs.

  Aadhaar’s Validity

The Hon’ble  Supreme Court of India on 26.09.2018, in  Justice K.S.  Puttaswamy (RETD.) And Another)  v  Union Of India And Others , upheld  the validness of Aadhaar  while revoking Section 57 of  the Aadhaar Act. The Court had opined that the private companies cannot demand for Aadhaar, similarly it shall not be obligatory to open bank accounts, or for securing a mobile connection

  The controversial case of Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid

The Supreme Court on 27.09.2018, in M. Siddiq (D) Thr. Lrs v Mahant  Suresh Das And Others Etc. had disapproved the  two pleas wheeling around the controversial  Ayodhya case . One which directly dealt with the manner the discarded land had been s split as per the ruling of the Allahabad High Court in 2010 while the other having a straightforward and direct impact upon the ultimate verdict of the Supreme Court in the case.

  Adultery declared as no more a crime:

The Apex Court on 27.09.2018, in Joseph Shine v UOI  ,came up with its chronicled judgment where it  historic judgement, the Supreme Court quashed  the offence of adultery as anymore a  criminal offence in India. The court opined that the said Section 497 that defines adultery, tends to treat women as mere properties or commodities  in the hands of the  husbands  which is highly discriminatory in nature. It further crushed the Union Government’s defence that the aforesaid section acts a shield in protecting the sacredness of marriages.

  The verdict on Sabrimala (Right to pray):

The Supreme Court on 28.09.2018, in Indian Young Lawyers Association & Ors.  v The State of Kerala & Ors. with a ratio of 4:1, elevated  the age old constraint on  women  of the age group of ten to fifty from  entering into the  Sabrimala temple in Kerala . While delivering such mammoth judgement the CJI concluded that such practice in the temple is derogatory and is violative of the rights of a Hindu woman and has to be in consonance with the Indian Constitution.

  The Bhima Koregaon arrest

The Supreme Court on 28.09.2018, in Romila Thapar and Ors. v Union of India and Ors ordered  the period of extension  of house arrest of some activities to a period of four more weeks.

  Live streaming of  the courtroom  hearings

The Apex court on 26.09.2018, in Swapnil Tripathi  v Supreme Court of India ,agreed upon bringing the courtroom proceedings under  the public eyes through  live-streaming of the various functions of the court, this judgement carved a road for the public to witness the courtroom drama.

  Politicians possessing criminal antecedents

The Supreme Court of India on 25.09.2018, in Public Interest Foundation & Ors. v Union of India & Anr. , in  an unison  left it at the option of the Parliament  for enacting a law from barring the  lawmakers from contesting for the post of elections who are  charged for committing heinous offences while  further observing the  that concept of  criminalisation of politics  is a bane to the  blockhouse  of democracy. The Court refused from putting a ban upon such candidatures possessing criminal antecedents from contesting elections; the Court further opined that the law must make it obligatory for all political parties to withdraw the membership of candidates facing criminal cases.

Differently abled persons should not have to face deprivation of information under the RTI ACT

The Apex Court on 27.09.2018, in Aseer Jamal v Union of India & Ors. The Supreme Court disposed of the writ by upholding that there was no further requirement for any directions to be issued excluding to providing of liberty to any petitioner for submitting a representation before an authority which was competent for receiving information under the Act and as such that the representation ought to be dealt in with a sense of empathy and sympathy and that persons who are differently abled ought to have facilities for receiving the information under the Act.

Cancellation of all engineering degrees offered through open distance mode without AICTE’s approval

The Apex Court on 24.09.2018 ,in Jai Singh and Ors. v University Grants Commission and Ors. while dismissing the petition held for recalling and cancellation of the degrees through open distance mode of learning while directing for refunding the money to the enrolled students by the respondent within a stipulated time. Further, the Court gave directions to CBI for carrying out investigation into the officials conduct involved in granting permission against the policy. A restraint was put upon all deemed to be universities from conducting any course through open distance learning mode until made permissible . A Committee was to be conducted for examining the issues and recommending a plan to strengthen and set up regulatory machinery while based on the report submitted by the Committee, the Union of India after properly examining the report may take such actions which are required and file affidavit in the Apex Court for further consideration.

These judgments are not only the landmark judgments but also have in some way or the other benefited the society at large. IF SUCH MASSIVE JUDGMENTS AND DECISION ARE CONTINUED TO BE RATIONALLY passed by the  Hon’ble Supreme Court, then it is for sure that one day the judicial system is sure to have reached  the zenith of success.

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I Visited Saudi Arabia Before They Opened The Country To Tourists, And Here’s What I Saw

Saudi Arabia was the world’s most difficult country to visit for a non-Muslim as it did not issue tourist visas. Only Muslims making the Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca, were allowed to enter.

But things may change as Head of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage, Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz announced that Saudi Arabia will begin issuing tourist visas in the first quarter of 2018.

A few years ago, the government issued tourist visas for a short time before doing putting an end to it and I was able to obtain one. This rare opportunity to visit a country that regularly makes the headlines allowed me to discover over the course of two weeks a culture preserved in a highly conservative society.

Before setting foot on Saudi territory, one must make sure to leave at home:

– any alcohol (including alcohol filled chocolates);

– non-Muslim religious items;

– pork-based products;

– pornographic books;

– games of chance;

– medicines containing codeine.

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Throughout the stay, a police escort will clear the path for us – officially to make our movements easier

In fact, the Kingdom has been the target of many al-Qaeda attacks against Westerners for years… An additional reason not to open quickly the country to these potential targets.

“Start of the sacred area”

These arches that are highly visible on the roads around Jeddah mark the boundaries of the areas where non-Muslims may travel. Beyond them, the road leads to Mecca. Breaking the law can result in imprisonment or even death penalty.

Saudi people like saying that if you find an open door, you can go in and you will be offered some tea

Most of the time, you will be welcomed by an Indian servant and will never see any woman. This hospitality is a given in small villages, where you will be invited to drink tea and eat dates, the pride of the nation.

No, you are not in a Swiss chalet but in a tent in the Saudi desert

Urban families love to spend a few days in their tent, usually over the weekend. A modern version of the Bedouin life of their ancestors, but with satellite TV, air conditioning, and a fridge.

Falcon hunting in the Al Jouf desert

A pigeon is released into the air before a falcon chases it down. The owner jumps into his four-wheel drive to try and follow his bird of prey. But the hunt is short-lived – in less than a minute, the falcon has killed the pigeon. It receives its head and heart as a reward. The owner never leaves his pet out of his sight, and for good reason: the falcon cost him 20,000 dollars.

The Saudis worship camels

Many own farms in the desert where these animals are raised by Sudanese Rashaida. The most beautiful camels also generate substantial income thanks to the breeding services of the reproductive males.

This is an ancestral passion that can also be found on the rocks of Abar Hima, a site on the ancient incense road…

A hunter chasing a camel with a spear. Saudi Arabia is full of prehistoric petroglyphs on sites that are unprotected and accessible freely.

Each encounter with a Bedouin is an opportunity to taste some foamy camel milk

It is a protein-rich milk sold in supermarkets and it is reputed to have medicinal properties in the prevention of some forms of cancer.

Saudi Arabia is the world’s third largest producer of dates – they are all over the markets

The palm tree is one of the main symbols of the country. The stalls were deserted at the time of one of the five daily prayers because, a few minutes before, the muttawa, the religious police, came to remind the vendors of their duties and punish the ones who cheat.

The only women you will be able to talk to in the street: emigrants, who are all Muslim

Pictured here a Somali girl in the streets of old Jeddah.

Under the weight of ancestral traditions, women are deprived of many rights in Saudi Arabia

To go out, they must wear an abaya, like this young girl.

Without the permission of their male legal guardian, whether it be their husband, father or brother, women are denied freedom to do things

Some of them are as ordinary as enjoying a coffee in a patio, swimming at the pool, enrolling at the university, going to a restaurant with a man who is not a relative, traveling, or even riding a bicycle.

Revolver cases for men on the Najran market

In the south of the country, it is not unusual to see very young drivers

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world where women did not have the right to drive until late 2017. This was not stated in any law, but defying the ban put women – and their guardian – at risk of serious fines.

Saudi society has many rules on people’s social status

Families have a right to special treatment – they board planes first or enjoy reserved secluded space in restaurants. Single people also have special status and will, for instance, be grouped together to take a cable car. As a tourist, I enjoyed VIP family treatment.

Saudi men rub their noses together to say hello, like Eskimos!

They may also walk while holding hands in friendship. Do not mistake it for a sign of homosexuality, which is severely punished in Saudi Arabia though less so than extramarital affairs.

Many imagine the Kingdom to abound with luxury buildings and signs of wealth

But outside of the cities, the country remains rural and in some places, you can see scenes that are reminiscent of « biblical » times, like here with a camel turning the mill for the pressing of sesame oil.

A Somali girl begging in the streets of Jeddah

Since 2013, the authorities have carried out a campaign to send back hundreds of thousands of illegal migrant workers, resulting in abuses against many of them and their forced return in a country at war.

A flea market in Najran

Many places are more reminiscent of the Gaza strip than an oil state. Seeing my astonishment, the man explained that despite State assistance and the existence of many free services, the cost of living has forced him to sell these items. Saudi Arabia is home to many poor people and the government has launched plans to put an end to poverty.

Until recently, these towers were used as granaries

Some villages are surrounded by an outer defense wall and foreigners – including Saudis from other regions – are not welcome as the local tribes have famously kept their traditional way of life and reject the central authority.

The flower men live in Yemen and Saudi Arabia

They wear crowns made of flowers and herbs and live in the hills. Meeting them at the souk of Al Farsha was really special. Hospitality is a concept that is foreign to flower men. Some of them seem to have stepped out of ancient frescos. Our mandatory police escort couldn’t wait to leave.

The Bin Hamsan house in Khamis Mushayt, in the region of Aseer

Many of the modern houses remain brightly painted inside and outside. This art has become classified by UNESCO. Women were responsible for it.

The Sarat Habidah houses are made of adobe

To protect them from the rain, tile-shaped stones are placed all around them at regular intervals in order to ensure proper water drainage. The thick walls help keep temperatures cool in the scorching summer. At the top, there is a terrace to get fresh air.

Heritage conservation is a priority of the Saudi government. The forts were all renovated to perfection

The architecture of old Jeddah typically puts one in mind of the Tales of 1,001 Nights

Tall buildings covered with mashrabiya, wooden balconies that allowed women to see without being seen. Saudis have fled the old city, which has never been restored despite its classification by UNESCO. Only Somali, Pakistani and Yemeni refugees live there in precarious conditions.

Saudi Arabia also has mountains on its territory, like the one acting as a border with Yemen in the south

The Al Faifa mountain peaks at over 2,000 meters and is highly sought after by Saudis having to deal with the searing heat in the plains. Houses have proliferated on the slopes, each new one seeking to tower over the others.

No, this father is not in the desert

His house is at the top of Al Fifa mountain, with the best view in Saudi Arabia. But the real fun for him is to be in a room where he has set up… a Bedouin tent.

These traditional adobe and brick houses in Najran are called midmakh and are typical of the south

They reflect Yemen’s cultural influence in the area. They may have up to seven floors. The ground level is for the livestock. The next level is for human accommodation, complete with small windows to keep out the heat as well as intruders. As you climb up the building, the windows become larger to let in more light as well as cooler air.

Some of these residences were built centuries ago

Now, many Saudi families have kept their old houses for holidays or weekends. Fortunately, some Najran residents seem to be really keen to preserve their traditional homes, often modernizing them with metal roofs and air conditioning.

Madain Saleh is a sister city to Petra, Jordan

It is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is home to 111 perfectly preserved Nabatean tombs. The magic of the site also lies in the total absence of tourists, Coca-Cola sellers or souvenirs shops.

The Hijaz Railway was designed by the Ottoman empire to transport pilgrims to the holy cities of Medina and Mecca in the early 20th century

The railway was built in May 1900 and connected Damascus to Medina. The railway was sabotaged by Lawrence of Arabia during World War I. It stopped running in 1918. Some cars can still be spotted in the desert.

The Omar Ibn al-Khattab mosque

It was built with stones in 633 and is located in the town of Dawmat al-Jandal, an important crossroads of ancient trade routes connecting Mesopotamia with the Arabian Peninsula.

The Al Hamra Open Air Museum in Jeddah is the largest open air museum in the world

It was built during the oil boom in the late 1970s. As a result, Jeddah is home to works by Arp, Cesar, Calder, Henry Moore, Joan Miró and Victor Vasarely. They are placed along the cliff, with no protection. Subject matter is often elements of the traditional Saudi culture. Everything is abstract as Islamic tradition prohibits the depiction of living creatures, including humans.

The only way to reach the Farasan Islands in the Red Sea is to rent a boat for a two-hour ride

The islands are famous for their Ottoman architectural treasures and white sandy beaches where nobody swims. Locals just walk around. To be allowed to go to the islands, one has to go through a very strict security check – forms must be filled, passports shown, bags checked, body searched… both on the way to the islands and on the way back. One cannot help but wonder what secret is hidden in those nearly deserted coral islands.

The relics on the Farasan Islands date back to the first century BC at the earliest and the Ottoman invasion at the latest

Stucco work was very important and everyone adapted their decoration to their taste.

Extravagance is one of the characteristics of urban design in Saudi Arabia

Here, a train coming out of a store in Jeddah, in the main shopping street.

Roundabouts are each more extravagant than the next, like this one representing a coffee pot almost 20- meter high

The government is urging Saudi people to visit their own country instead of going abroad as soon as the heat becomes unbearable

Malaysia, Lebanon, Marbella are popular destinations for Saudi families, while single people prefer Thailand or Morocco. It’s the chance for all to escape the shackles of the strict domestic rules.

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Fireside Chats Pt. 10: Five Civilized Tribes, American History & Moor With Aseer The Duke Of Tiers

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