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Fatima Al-Fihir the founder of one of the First University in the world

A Muslim woman in niqabi. (c) pinterest. The contribution of Islam to the development and civilization of the world we now enjoyed today are not really talked about or given the right attention. The developments and andachievements in physics, medicine, mathematics, geography, engineering we are enjoying today was made possible through muslim scientists, philosophers, mathematicians, and physicians like; Algebra, Ibn Sina (Avecenna), Ibn Rushdi (Averoes) etc. We will be talking about this great scholars another time, just make sure you follow Shamhariblog. Today, we will be talking about one of the first University in the world and its founder. Do you know that one of the first ever university the world had seen was built by a Muslim Woman? Yes a woman in Morocco who was known as Fatima Al-fihir. And this university is still in existence till date in Fez, Morocco. Fatima al-Fihri, founder of one of the world's first university at Fez, Morocco. Twelve hundred years ago,

Do you know who founded your church or are you a blind follower?

Today a lot of christians are claiming that they are on the right path due to their denominational/doctorinal inclination yet they do not know who founded their churches or sects. This piece is for some of us that do not know how thier churches came to being. Before proceeding will like us to know or define a Church. A church could be veiwed in three (3) dimensions. Credit: Getty images What is a Church? According to wikipedia, Christian Church is an ecclesiological term referring to what different Christian denomination conceive of as being the true body of Christians or the original institution established by Jesus. "Christian Church" has also been used in academia as a synonym for Christianity, despite the fact that it is composed of multiple churches or denominations, many of which hold a doctrinal claim of being the "one christian church", to the exclusion of the others. While for many Protestant Christians, the Christian Church has two components:

Here are Some Kitchen Spices that Can Save You Some Troubles at Home

Some Kitchen Spices that Will Keep the Doctor Away If Properly Used Black Pepper (cough and inflammation) Black pepper tea provides a number of health benefits. It can help in relieving cold, cough & inflammation. It may also help in regulating blood sugar levels. A regular consumption of black pepper tea is good for overall health and well-being. Add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder in a cup of water along with 5-6 lightly mashed black pepper. Simmer it on a low flame for 5 minutes and sip it while it is still warm to soothe cold and cough.   Clove (Tooth Ache) Clove contains an active ingredient known as eugenol which is a natural anesthetic in soothing a toothache. Make a clove mouthwash by adding 10-12 cloves to a cup of water. Bring it to a boil and use it to wash your mouth before going to bed to reduce tooth ache and keep plaque from building.   Tumeric (Cut and Burns) One of the best remedies to heal a cut, stop bleeding or treat a burn is to sprinkl

See the Resignation Letter of a Rivers State APC Member that got People Talking on Social media

A member of the All Progressive Congress in Rivers State has tendered his resignation letter to the Chairman, All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ward 12 of Igwuruta, Kelgo, Rivers State. The writer, Mr. Emmanuel Chimenem Gilead letter to the Chairman was very brief and concise. However the language he used in expressing his exist from the party is unusual and funny. Mr. Emmanuel Chimenem Gilead (source: facebook) Mr. Emmanuel wrote his letter in pidgin and it was addressed to the Chairman APC, Ward 12, Igwuruta, Kelgo Rivers State. Quoting directly from the letter: "Dear Chairman, no vex, I say make I tell you say I no dey do again." "I don tuwama from una social club. I don wash my hand commot from una party." "Bye bye!" See letter below: The letter which was posted on his Facebook page has attracted a lot of reaction among his friends and followers on the social media. See screenshot below:

Flutterwave 56 Bank Accounts Frozen by a Kenyan High Courts Due to Money Laundering Allegations

The Accounts of Flutterwave which is a Financial Technology based company has been frozen by the Government of Kenya. The Kenyan Government is accusing the Fintech of money laundering. Olugbenga Agboola Flutterwave CEO and co-founder According to a report from Premium times Nigeria, Kenyan High Court has frozen the account of Flutterwave accusing Africa’s biggest fintech firm of money laundering after about 7billion Kenyan Shillings which is equivalent to $59 million were found from its various accounts. Kenya National Flag The Nigerian firm is one of the seven entities suspected to have been used as conduits for money laundering in the guise of providing merchant services, according to authorities in Kenya. The court on Wednesday froze 56 bank accounts holding 7 billion Kenyan Shillings (about $59 million). The report further stated that some companies like Boxtrip Travel and Tours Limited, Bagtrip Travel Limited, Elivalat Fintech Limited, Adguru Technology Lim

Photo News: Aisha Buhari alongside the IGP Decorates Her ADC, Usman Musa Shugaba with his new Rank

According to a report from BBC Hausa, Usman Musa Shugaba the Aide-de-camp (ADC) to the First Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police and was decorated on Wednesday, the 22nd of June 2022. Mr. Shugaba was decorated by Her Excellency, the First Lady and the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Usman Alkali in the presence of other staff, close friends and family members of Mr. Usman Musa Shugaba (ACP). There was also a congratulatory message from the First Lady on her verified instagram account congratulating her loyal Aide-de-camp. She said, “Earlier this afternoon, I alongside the IGP Usman Alkali Baba had the honor of decorating my ADC, Usman Musa Shugaba with his brand new rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police. Congratulations ACP UM Shugaba.” See photos from the event: ACP Usman Musa Shugaba before he was decorated to his new rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police. Matching out

What Do You Know about Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji the Ekiti State Governor Elect?

The people of Ekiti State have spoken through their vote at the just concluded Governorship Election held on the 18th of June, 2022 by electing Chief Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji. Biodun Oyebanji before hi election as the in-coming Governor of Ekiti State was a Secretary to the Ekiti State Government. How is Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji? Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji is a Nigerian politician and currently the Governor Elect of Ekiti State on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC). He was a former lecturer and an ex-Secretary to the Ekiti State Government. The in-coming Governor was born in December, 21 1967. He is an indigene of Ikogosi-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. He began his Primary Education at Baptist Primary School, Ikogosi-Ekiti, old Ondo State, Nigeria. After his primary school he then proceded to Awo Community High School before moving to CAC Grammar School, Efon-Alaaye, Ekiti in 1979. He has a degree in Political Science from the Ondo State University which was obtai