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Sinar Daily
13-06-2025
- General
- Sinar Daily
7 meaningful ways Muslims can embrace modern-day sacrifices during Eid al-Adha
Muslims can embody the spirit of qurban in daily life by letting go of ego, material comforts, and personal desires in pursuit of spiritual growth and social responsibility. By DANIAL HAKIM 07 Jun 2025 11:00am The spirit of Qurban and Aidiladha is about the willingness to give up on something that is 'valuable' for the sake of Allah and what is 'valuable' ultimately falls to one's own interpretation of the matter. Photo: Canva. The meaning of Qurban has grown beyond the simple act of sacrifice, touching deeper parts of our faith and essence of qurban and Aidiladha lies in the willingness to part with what one holds most valuable for the sake of Allah SWT, recognising that 'value' is deeply personal and defined by each individual's heart and Aidiladha is traditionally marked by the sacrifice of livestock to honour the obedience of Prophet Ibrahim, its essence goes far beyond ritual as today, Muslims can embody the spirit of qurban in daily life by letting go of ego, material comforts, and personal desires in pursuit of spiritual growth and social Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS) senior lecturer Dr Aishah Mohd Nor, offers deep insights into how modern Muslims can live out the values of qurban beyond the slaughterhouse, through sacrifice of self, time, comfort, and even silence. According to Dr Aishah, personal sacrifices that reflect the spirit of qurban include letting go of one's ego, desires, and attachments to material comforts. Photo: Canva. Letting go of material comforts Modern qurban can be as simple and as difficult as choosing compassion over to Aishah, personal sacrifices that reflect the spirit of qurban include letting go of one's ego, desires, and attachments to material comforts. This can include spending time caring for aging parents rather than pursuing leisure, or cutting down on unnecessary spending to channel funds to those in need. Like Prophet Ibrahim's immense willingness to sacrifice his beloved son, these acts reflect giving up what is "dear" for the sake of Allah. Refusing unethical wealth Earning wealth ethically is a sacred responsibility that extends anytime and anywhere, even during Aidiladha.'Refusing unethical business opportunities for the sake of halal income is a powerful act of modern sacrifice,' Aisyah a world where shortcuts and unethical gain are often glorified, choosing the halal path (though it may be slower or harder) reflects devotion to Allah and a conscious commitment to integrity. Submission to selflessness According to Aisyah, the concept of qurban can be seen in the concept of submission to Allah and the willingness to be youth are encouraged to make decisions not just for fame or fortune but with the intention to benefit the ummah.'Submission can be seen in how youth align their ambitions and decisions with Islamic values for example, choosing a career path not just for fame or fortune but also for benefit to the ummah,' she it's choosing a socially impactful career or helping peers with studies out of pure kindness, these sacrifices reflect selflessness, one of the core values of Aidiladha. In light of the modern world witnessing the atrocities that are currently befalling innocent yet silenced muslims around the world, the truest sacrifice can be seen in giving up fear, comfort, or social approval to uphold what is right. Photo: Canva. Taming the Ego 'Perhaps ego is also something to consider,' Aishah noted as she highlights a worrying trend among some youth who believe they are always right.'They often believe they are always right, and cannot be corrected, whatever relates to them is seen as true regardless whether they are right or wrong,' she go of ego and accepting one's own flaws is an act that muslims now can consider a modern spiritual sacrifice akin to taming and slaughtering cattle during such, this also includes sacrificing one's ego in pursuing true verified knowledge, not just information trending on social media.'Modern qurban means sacrificing our time and effort to seek true knowledge, acknowledging our ego and striving to be better,' she added. Reducing digital indulgence In today's hyperconnected world, giving up screen time is a real sacrifice.'In today's world, attention is the new currency,' Aishah reducing time spent on addictive digital habits in favour of salah, Qur'an recitation, or quality family moments is a form of modern noted that charity and sacrifice extends beyond money, it includes giving time, kind words, or emotional support.'In digital habits, it means resisting toxic content, avoiding online gossip or arrogance, and using platforms to spread positivity and knowledge.'In time management, it means prioritising salah, quran recitation, and family responsibilities, even if it means reducing personal screen time or gaming hours,' she added. Letting go of ego and accepting one's own flaws is an act that muslims now can consider a modern spiritual sacrifice akin to taming and slaughtering cattle during Aidiladha. Photo: Canva. Standing for justice and truth One of the noblest forms of qurban today is speaking truth in the face of injustice.'To stand for justice means we cannot stay silent on issues like, for example, Palestine,' Aishah light of the modern world witnessing the atrocities that are currently befalling innocent yet silenced muslims around the world, the truest sacrifice can be seen in giving up fear, comfort, or social approval to uphold what is Aishah mused, just as Prophet Ibrahim made an unimaginable sacrifice, we too are called to be brave to speak, to act, and to resist silence when it matters most. Being present for others Volunteering, mentoring juniors, or helping without expecting anything in return may seem ordinary, but in the eyes of Allah, they are to Aishah selflessness can be practiced by volunteering regularly during humanitarian crises, helping friends or siblings with their studies, or mentoring others without expecting anything in acts, no matter how small, carry the spirit of qurban, choosing others over ourselves for Allah's sake. Aidiladha is a reminder that sacrifice isn't just about blood and flesh. It's about sincere submission, humility, and giving up what we love most for a higher purpose. Whether it's wealth, ego, time, or silence, the deeper meaning of qurban lies in our willingness to choose Allah over ourselves.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Something Deep in Our Galaxy Is Pulsing Every 44 Minutes. No One Knows Why.
Here's what you'll learn when you read this story: ASKAP J1832-0911 is a long-period radio transient (LPT) object, which emits radio waves in periods of tens of minutes. But it is also the first LPT known to emit X-rays. This mysterious object could take many forms, including a pulsar, a white dwarf star in a binary with a low-mass star, or a magnetar. The object's properties don't exactly fit with any of those proposed options, however. Deep in the galactic plane of the Milky Way, within a region of stars shrouded in gas and dust, one star is behaving like no other that has ever been observed before. Stars can be as mysterious as they are mesmerizing. When scientists at NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory were making observations with the Advanced CCD Imaging Spectrometer (ACIS) X-ray imaging instrument, something bizarre appeared—a previously unidentified source of X-rays. Intense X-ray and radio pulses were coming from this source, which is known as ASKAP J1832-0911. This extreme object is a long-period radio transient, or LPT—an astrophysical object whose brightness keeps changing. Few long-period radio transients, whose radio wave emissions vary over tens of minutes, are known. In fact, the first one was only spotted in 2022. The radio wave intensity of ASKAP J1832-0911 cycled every 44 minutes, and was exceptionally bright in radio at the time of observation. Most excitingly for scientists, LPTs had never before been observed emitting both X-rays and radio waves. Astronomer Ziteng Wang from Curtin University in Australia—who led the team of researchers investigating ASKAP J1832-0911—wanted to find out more. The object was observed six months later with ACIS and the Follow-Up Telescope on board ESA's Einstein Probe. By then, its X-ray luminosity had decreased, and so had its radio emissions. But its existence alone is a breakthrough in itself. 'ASKAP J1832–0911 is currently the only LPT detected with (pulsed) X-ray emission — perhaps unsurprisingly, given its extreme radio brightness and the potential correlation between the radio and X-ray luminosities,' Wang and his team said in a study recently published in Nature. This object is thought to be some sort of star, but exactly what kind of star remains debatable. The researchers believe ASKAP J1832–0911 to be compact and to have strong magnetic fields, which would align with the properties of either a magnetic white dwarf (the corpse of a star that has lost its outer layers of gas) or a pulsar (a rotating neutron star that is highly magnetized). But then, there is the issue of its unprecedented pulses. Its X-ray pulses alone are too variable to line up with the steady flash of a pulsar, and X-ray emissions from white dwarves also tend to be fainter and more stable than those produced by ASKAP J1832–0911. So, if it isn't a pulsar or white dwarf, then what is it? Well, it might be a binary white dwarf system—fast-spinning white dwarfs are sometimes found locked in binary systems with other low-mass stars. The radio emissions from these binaries are usually significantly weaker than those from ASKAP J1832–0911, but Wang suggests that the situation remains possible. If not a binary white dwarf system, however, ASKAP J1832–0911 could be a magnetar. These isolated neutron stars have powerful magnetic fields, and the mystery object's properties (including varied pulses and a radio spectrum that is constantly changing)are in line with those of magnetars that emit strong radio waves. Magnetars also throw 'tantrums' with similar X-ray outbursts. But ASKAP J1832–0911 also differs from the typical presentation of magnetars—its quiescent X-ray luminosity (the opposite of its peak luminosity) doesn't line up with expected magnetar behavior, and its especially low luminosity when its rotation slows down doesn't match either. Older magentars are thought to act more like this, but cannot reach such bright radio extremes as ASKAP J1832–0911. 'It could host an unusual core-dominated magnetic field […] requiring a revision to models of magnetic field evolution in neutron stars,' Wang said. 'If ASKAP J1832–0911 is an old magnetar, explaining the radio emission challenges existent models.' Whatever ASKAP J1832–0911 actually is, classifying it will demand consideration of the strength and frequency of both X-ray and radio emissions. For now, it just winks at us. You Might Also Like The Do's and Don'ts of Using Painter's Tape The Best Portable BBQ Grills for Cooking Anywhere Can a Smart Watch Prolong Your Life?
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New ASPCA Research Analyzing NYC Animal Cruelty Cases Confirms Neglect Most Common Form of Cruelty Among Dogs
More than 80 percent of reported NYC suspected cruelty cases involved dogs; cases involving cats more likely to be result of non-accidental injury and more often resulted in death NEW YORK, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of National Pet Month (May), the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced the results of research analyzing animal cruelty cases in New York City between 2013 and 2022. Through its partnership with the New York City Police Department (NYPD), over this nine-year period the ASPCA received over 5,700 animals from 2,783 suspected cruelty cases across all 77 NYPD precincts and 9 Housing Police Service Areas (PSAs) in the city. More than 80 percent of reported cases in New York City involved dogs, who were most often suspected to be victims of neglect, hoarding or abandonment. Animal neglect can include failure to provide sufficient food and water, appropriate shelter, and other care including grooming, veterinary care and proper socialization. Despite making up a reported 43 percent of the pet population in the U.S., cats made up only 15 percent of NYC suspected animal cruelty cases, and these cases were more likely to be the result of suspected non-accidental injury and more often led to death, suggesting that the maltreatment of cats may be underreported and minimized. Previous research demonstrates that animal cruelty often occurs in the context of domestic violence1, where small pets may be particularly vulnerable to harm2. "More than a decade of coordinated efforts to combat animal cruelty has demonstrated the effectiveness of inter-agency partnerships, comprehensive investigative techniques, and the expansion of veterinary forensics, enhancing the ability to identify, respond to, and prosecute animal cruelty across the five boroughs," says Matt Bershadker, ASPCA president and CEO. "This research provides important insights into the types and prevalence of suspected animal cruelty in the largest city in the country, and it is clearer than ever that animal neglect, which can cause severe and prolonged suffering, should be taken just as seriously as overt abuse, and that more needs to be done to protect vulnerable and victimized small animals like cats." Since the inception of the ASPCA-NYPD partnership in 2014, the ASPCA has helped train more than 30,000 NYPD officers to effectively recognize and respond to animal cruelty. As part of this partnership, the NYPD created its Animal Cruelty Investigation Squad (ACIS), a unit dedicated to the investigation of animal-related crimes across the five boroughs. NYPD's ACIS is the primary enforcer of animal cruelty laws in NYC, while the ASPCA directly cares for animal cruelty victims by providing ACIS with critical support including forensic evaluations, medical care, behavior assessments, treatment, and enrichment, housing and placement. In addition, the ASPCA provides essential legal support, and all five district attorneys' offices in NYC have dedicated assistant district attorneys who handle cases involving animals, with Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Queens having animal crimes units. The ASPCA has also provided each precinct with a pet microchip scanner, funded a fully-equipped mobile command post to aid ACIS in responding to large-scale animal cruelty cases, and collaborated with the New York City Police Foundation's Crime Stoppers program to allow the public to easily and anonymously provide information about animal cruelty crimes in NYC's five boroughs. In 2025, the ASPCA will open a new facility in Pawling, N.Y., to expand its capacity to care for New York City's animal cruelty victims. The ASPCA urges New Yorkers to familiarize themselves with the signs of animal neglect and abuse and report suspected cruelty by calling 311 (or 911 for crimes in progress). To learn more about the ASPCA's partnership with the NYPD, visit About the ASPCA®Founded in 1866, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) was the first animal welfare organization to be established in North America and today serves as the nation's leading voice for vulnerable and victimized animals. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States. The ASPCA assists animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources. For more information, visit and follow the ASPCA on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok. 1 Cleary, M., Thapa, D. K., West, S., Westman, M., & Kornhaber, R. (2021). Animal abuse in the context of adult intimate partner violence: A systematic review. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 61, 101676.2 Spencer, C. M. (2024). An exploration of type of animal abuse and intimate partner violence. Anthrozoös, 37(5), 863-880. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ASPCA Sign in to access your portfolio
National Post
02-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Spatial Releases 2025 1.0.1 with Enhancements for CAD Translation, Model Simplification, and Mesh Preparation for Manufacturing and Simulation
Article content BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Spatial Corp., the leading software development toolkit provider for design, manufacturing and engineering solutions and a subsidiary of Dassault Systèmes, announces the 2025 1.0.1 release and updates across several product lines, reaffirming its commitment to providing innovative solutions for its customers in domains ranging from CAD to simulation, manufacturing, and beyond. Article content Article content The 2025 1.0.1 release delivers expanded functionality designed to streamline manufacturing and simulation workflows. Key highlights include a new custom feature detection API in ACIS for more efficient model simplification, expanded CAD format support—including STEP AP242 PMI writing—and continued enhancements to hidden-body removal. With this release, Spatial reduces manual tasks, increases fidelity in geometry translation, and strengthens its toolset for automated design-to-manufacture and design-to-simulation pipelines. Article content 3D ACIS Modeler Article content Custom Feature Detection (Beta): Model simplification often requires manual and repetitive tasks by end-users. This capability allows end-users to define a custom feature and automatically detect other instances of it in the model. Panel Ray Fire: Instead of firing individual rays, your application can use this new interface to define an array of rays in a structured rectangular pattern, which significantly boosts performance. Skinning Enhancements: Optimized algorithms reduce twists and self-intersections to deliver cleaner, more accurate output surfaces. Article content 3D InterOp Article content Creo Reader Improvements Cosmetic Sketch Translation: Convert text from cosmetic sketches into wireframe bodies to support engraving workflows. Table Patterns: Table patterns are a flexible way to specify the locations of features for machining processes such as drilling, milling, cutting, or punching of holes. This release now supports the extraction of table patterns. Sketch Support for Inventor: Import sketch data as wire bodies from Inventor 2023 and later. STEP AP242 Support: Writing imported semantic PMI data to STEP AP242 is now supported. Authoring PMI data is expected to be available in time for the next release. Wire support in glTF Writer: This functionality lets customers convert CAD files with PMI to glTF for web viewing applications. Updated CAD Format Version Support: IFC 4.3.2.0 NX 2412 Parasolid 37.0 Revit 2025 Solid Edge 2025 Article content Data Prep – 3D InterOp Add-On Article content Hidden Body Removal: For parts, a new optional behavior allows hidden bodies to be identified and marked-up without being removed. Hidden body removal for assemblies is now available in a limited form for demonstration purposes. Customers may expect further improvements to hidden body removal soon as Data Prep continues to be a prime focus for Spatial. Article content CGM Modeler Article content Generate parallel curves on a body (Beta): This release introduces a new operator to create parallel curves on a body's surface, separated by a specified geodesic distance. This feature is especially beneficial in manufacturing workflows requiring precise spacing between adjacent toolpaths. C# interface: This update implements several memory management improvements. Article content CVM mesh quality improvements: Mesh regularity has been improved in adaptive workflows. Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Spatial Releases 2025 1.0.1 with Enhancements for CAD Translation, Model Simplification, and Mesh Preparation for Manufacturing and Simulation
BROOMFIELD, Colo., May 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spatial Corp., the leading software development toolkit provider for design, manufacturing and engineering solutions and a subsidiary of Dassault Systèmes, announces the 2025 1.0.1 release and updates across several product lines, reaffirming its commitment to providing innovative solutions for its customers in domains ranging from CAD to simulation, manufacturing, and beyond. The 2025 1.0.1 release delivers expanded functionality designed to streamline manufacturing and simulation workflows. Key highlights include a new custom feature detection API in ACIS for more efficient model simplification, expanded CAD format support—including STEP AP242 PMI writing—and continued enhancements to hidden-body removal. With this release, Spatial reduces manual tasks, increases fidelity in geometry translation, and strengthens its toolset for automated design-to-manufacture and design-to-simulation pipelines. 3D ACIS Modeler Custom Feature Detection (Beta): Model simplification often requires manual and repetitive tasks by end-users. This capability allows end-users to define a custom feature and automatically detect other instances of it in the model. Panel Ray Fire: Instead of firing individual rays, your application can use this new interface to define an array of rays in a structured rectangular pattern, which significantly boosts performance. Skinning Enhancements: Optimized algorithms reduce twists and self-intersections to deliver cleaner, more accurate output surfaces. 3D InterOp Creo Reader Improvements Cosmetic Sketch Translation: Convert text from cosmetic sketches into wireframe bodies to support engraving workflows. Table Patterns: Table patterns are a flexible way to specify the locations of features for machining processes such as drilling, milling, cutting, or punching of holes. This release now supports the extraction of table patterns. Sketch Support for Inventor: Import sketch data as wire bodies from Inventor 2023 and later. STEP AP242 Support: Writing imported semantic PMI data to STEP AP242 is now supported. Authoring PMI data is expected to be available in time for the next release. Wire support in glTF Writer: This functionality lets customers convert CAD files with PMI to glTF for web viewing applications. Updated CAD Format Version Support: IFC 4.3.2.0 NX 2412 Parasolid 37.0 Revit 2025 Solid Edge 2025 Data Prep – 3D InterOp Add-On Hidden Body Removal: For parts, a new optional behavior allows hidden bodies to be identified and marked-up without being removed. Hidden body removal for assemblies is now available in a limited form for demonstration purposes. Customers may expect further improvements to hidden body removal soon as Data Prep continues to be a prime focus for Spatial. CGM Modeler Generate parallel curves on a body (Beta): This release introduces a new operator to create parallel curves on a body's surface, separated by a specified geodesic distance. This feature is especially beneficial in manufacturing workflows requiring precise spacing between adjacent toolpaths. C# interface: This update implements several memory management improvements. CSM-CVM CVM mesh quality improvements: Mesh regularity has been improved in adaptive workflows. CDS Support for soft constraints: Ability to convert between geometric constraint and soft constraint. About Spatial Corp. Spatial Corp., a Dassault Systèmes subsidiary, is the leading provider of 3D software development toolkits for technical applications across a broad range of industries. Spatial 3D modeling, 3D visualization, and CAD translation software development toolkits help application developers deliver market-leading products, maintain focus on core competencies, and reduce time-to-market. For over 35 years, Spatial's 3D software development toolkits have been adopted by many of the world's most recognized software developers, manufacturers, research institutes, and universities. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Spatial has offices in the USA, France, Germany, Japan, China, and the United Kingdom. For more information on Spatial's latest updates and product offerings, please visit View source version on Contacts Spatial Corp. Press Contact Feriel JEDIDI DUPONT+33 1 6162
