This entry defines the term ‘bond energy’ and gives a brief but comprehensive description of its influencing factors. What is bond energy? The term ‘bond energy’ refers to the power required to break a bond between two atoms in a diatomic molecule. In other words, it is the energy released in the formation of a…
This article sheds light on the contribution of Abdur Rahman Chughtai as a prominent painting artist from South Asia. Who was Abdur Rahman Chughtai? Born in 1897 in Lahore, Chughtai was a prominent painting artist and an intellectual of high caliber from Pakistan. He was officially considered the national artist of Pakistan. In addition,…
This article sheds light on the contribution of famous Pakistani painting artist and sculpture maker Ismail Gulgee. It also briefly discusses Gulgee’s educational journey, venture into the painting art, its characteristics including national and international acknowledgment. Who was Ismail Gulgee? Born in 1926 in Peshawar, Ismail Gulgee was one of the prolific painter artists and…
This article gives a brief but comprehensive account of the life of the founder of modern Karachi, Jamshed Nusserwanji Rustomji Mehta Life history Born to a well-off Parsi family in 1886, Jamshed Nusserwanjee Rustom Jee Mehta was a politician, social worker, and animal rights activist from Karachi. He was an elected councilor at Karachi Municipal Corporation…
In this article, I define and discuss the concept and different types of fiction in a brief but comprehensive manner. What is fiction? The word fiction gets its derivation from the Latin word “fictus” which means ‘to form or make’. It became a part of English to refer to making or forming something in imagination. …
Given below is a Quiz to assess your knowledge related to the Belief in Angels in Islam. A link has been provided at the end of the multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to tally your responses with an answer key. Choose the right option! …
If you have started your journey in the writing industry, then this is surely good news for you. But before you start your celebrations, you should probably focus on some tips that would help you create your first article. Stepping into the writing fraternity is not a big achievement. Your achievement would be writing your…
This article defines the meaning of belief in the hereafter and day of judgement in Islam and discusses its importance in personal and collective life. It also differentiates between The Literal meaning of Akhirah: آخرت کے لغوی معنی آخرت کے لغوی معنی ہیں بعد میں ہونے والی یاآخری چیز۔جبکہ آخرت کے مقابلے میں لفظ دنیا…
This article defines the concept of angels in Islam; explains its importance; talks about important angels and their role. The article also explains how angels implement the commandments of Allah Almighty. لفظ ملائیکہ’ ملک ‘ کی جمع ہے ۔ ملک فر شتے کو کہتے ہیں جو اللہ کی نوری مخلوقات ہیں یعنی اللہ نے انھیں…
This article defines and describes the concept of religion as a belief system and social institution. What is religion as a social institution? Religion as a social institution refers to a unified system of belief system, practices, symbols, roles, rituals, etc. revolving around belief in supernatural powers. It acts as a framework for the daily…