Bilhah was the female servant of Rachel. When Rachel married Jacob, Bilhah was given as a wedding gift to Rachel by her father Laban (Genesis 29:28–29). Bilhah became the mother of two of Jacob’s twelve sons.
In the early days of her marriage, Rachel was unable to conceive a child, so she sent Bilhah to Jacob as a concubine: “Then she [Rachel] said, ‘Here is Bilhah, my servant. Sleep with her so that she can bear children for me and I too can build a family through her’” (Genesis 30:3). Read More...
Question What is the wisdom behind the Islamic prohibition on gambling?
What is the wisdom behind the Islamic prohibition on gambling? Praise be to Allah.
Is gambling haram? Gambling is haram because Allah has forbidden it, and He rules as He wills. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“O you who believe! Intoxicants (all kinds of alcoholic drinks), gambling, al-Ansab [sacrifices for idols, etc.] and al-Azlam [arrows for seeking luck or decision] are an abomination of Shaytan’s handiwork. Read More...
Alan Shearer is a former English striker who was born on August 13, 1970 in Gosforth, England. He spent ten years with Newcastle United and was a member of the English national team from 1992 to 2000. During his career, he won the Euro 1996 Golden Boot with five goals and was named the PFA Players' Player of the Year in 1995 and 1997. Alan Shearer is a member of Soccer Player Age, Biography and Wiki 💰 Net worth: $52. Read More...
