BITS ‘N’ PIECES

Narrated Ibn Umar (R.A)

Allah’s Apostle (S.A.W) said: Islam is based on (the following) five (principles):

1. To testify that none has the right to be worshipped

but Allah, and Muhammad is Allah’s Apostle.

2. To offer the (compulsory congregational) prayers

dutifully and perfectly.

3. To pay Zakat (i.e. obligatory charity).

4. To perform Hajj. (i.e. pilgrimage to Mecca)

5. To observe fast during the month of Ramadan.

Sahih Bukhari, Volume 1, Book 2, Number 7

DID YOU KNOW?

The Super Bowl is one of the most significant events in American sports culture

The Super Bowl is an annual event that typically takes place on the second Sunday in February and marks the culmination of the National Football League (NFL) season. The NFL is traditionally divided into two leagues – the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC) – each with 16 teams. The champions of the AFC and the NFC face off against each other in a massive championship spectacle known as the Super Bowl.

The first Super Bowl took place on 15 January 1967. It was held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs to become the inaugural Super Bowl champs.

Since its inception, the Super Bowl has grown into one of the most-watched sporting events worldwide, attracting millions of viewers and generating significant cultural and economic impact. It has become much more than just a football game; it is now a cultural phenomenon featuring extravagant halftime shows, high-profile commercials, and various entertainment events throughout the host city, with parties and gatherings held across the country to watch the game.

Pizzas and wings are most commonly enjoyed at these parties. In 2022 alone, 12.5 million pizzas were sold on this day!

The Super Bowl spectacle captures the attention of people around the world, even those who aren’t avid football fans. The game itself often becomes a secondary attraction to the halftime show, which features performances by some of the biggest names in music, and the commercials, which are highly anticipated and sometimes discussed as much as the game itself.