From the story of Noah in the Quran and Bible to Utnapishtim in the Epic of Gilgamesh , humanity has been telling the same dramatic story for thousands of years: the world ends… and a few survive. But here’s the twist: this isn’t just a Middle Eastern idea. In India, Manu is warned of a great flood and builds a boat to preserve life. In ancient Persia, Yima creates a protected sanctuary to survive a deadly winter. In China, Yu the Great doesn’t escape disaster; he solves it, controlling floods through sheer effort and innovation. Travel across the globe, and the pattern continues. Indigenous American stories speak of floods that reset the world, like the tale of Nanabozho recreating land with the help of animals. In Australia, the Rainbow Serpent shapes rivers and landscapes through powerful floods. So why do these stories exist everywhere? Some scholars point to real ancient disasters - massive floods, rising seas, or climate events that left a deep ...
The birthday of Prophet Jesus marks a significant occasion for people around the world. While Christmas is primarily celebrated in the Christian community, it's worth noting that Islam is the only other major faith tradition that recognizes Jesus as a prophet.
As Muslims, we hold Prophet Jesus in deep reverence, though our theological understanding differs from Christian doctrine regarding his nature. We honor him as among the greatest men and prophets in history. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stated that Jesus was the prophet closest to him, and Mary holds the distinguished title of "Siddiqah," paralleling the honorific "Siddique" given to Abu Bakr (may God be pleased with them).
In the spirit of celebration, I've created a small game - or more accurately, had it vibe coded - to mark this festive season.
The game follows a concept similar to the popular "Flappy Bird," with a seasonal twist: I've replaced the bird with Santa and his sleigh.
The development process presented some interesting challenges. Initially, I used an SVG image, which appeared as a simple block. Switching to a JPG format helped, but introduced the common issue of the image displaying within a visible square boundary rather than blending seamlessly with the game's canvas.
The solution was to modify the image background to match the game's light blue backdrop, which fortunately aligned perfectly with the canvas color. Although it may appear a bit off on other devices, as they display colors slightly differently.
I've also replaced the original pipes with chimneys to maintain the holiday theme. The result is an engaging game that requires some skill to master. I hope you enjoy it.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all.
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