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Ramadhan strengthens emotional and spiritual intelligence
12+ hour, 45+ min ago (399+ words) Ramadhan, observed by millions each year, offers a powerful framework for cultivating both. Basically, Ramadhan is known as the month of fasting from dawn to sunset. However, beneath the physical discipline lies a deeper transformation. It is a structured period…...
Productivity vs wellbeing: Rethinking work during Ramadhan
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (304+ words) Productivity vs wellbeing: Rethinking work during Ramadhan'Oman Observer As Oman enters the holy month of Ramadhan, office lights dim earlier, emails slow after midday and the country's rhythm adjusts Reduced working hours are intended to support fasting employees, yet the…...
Ramadhan, a pause button for the human spirit
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (342+ words) In a world that rarely slows down, Ramadhan arrives like a gentle, but powerful pause. It interrupts routines, reshapes priorities, and invites millions of people to step back from the noise of their daily life. More than a month of…...
Faith in the Digital Age: Has Social Media Stolen Ramadhan’s Serenity?
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (257+ words) Ramadhan has long held a special place in Omani society, defined not only by fasting but by stillness, reflection, and spiritual balance. In recent years, however, social media has quietly entered this sacred space. From Suhoor to iftar, screens accompany…...
'Follow the true essence of Ramadhan as per religion"
1+ week, 4+ day ago (210+ words) Muscat: More than just a period to observe fasting and abstain from activities that nullify the fast, the month of Ramadhan is a time for self-realisation and self-improvement - both spiritually and physically, according to scholars. Speaking to the Observer, Dr…...
Darnah: What does it mean?
1+ week, 5+ day ago (206+ words) Muscat: As the holy month of Ramadhan approaches, Omani families prepare to observe Darnah, a long-established tradition linked closely to food, family gatherings and readiness for fasting. Held on the night preceding the first day of Ramadhan, Darnah centres on…...
Has technology changed the way we experience Ramadhan?
2+ week, 4+ day ago (474+ words) As Ramadhan begins next week, the scent of samosas and the sound of lanterns crackling in the breeze transport me back to my childhood. The holy month was a time of excitement, community, and spiritual growth. I remember waking up…...
Pact inked to build first mosque using 3d-print in Salalah
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (186+ words) Salalah: An agreement was signed on Thursday in Dhofar Governorate to implement a project to build a mosque by using 3D printing technology.The design... Salalah: An agreement was signed on Thursday in Dhofar Governorate to implement a project to build…...
Regret-proofing life: Lessons from Ramadhan
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (386+ words) Regret is a universal human experience, a lingering shadow of the past that can haunt our present. Yet, is it possible to live in a way that minimises... Regret is a universal human experience, a lingering shadow of the past…...
Contemplating the Depths of the Holy Quran
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (536+ words) Allah's wisdom and kindness towards all His creations are reflected in the seasons He has designated for worship and spiritual ascension. These......