If we see through Islamic point of view, every act we do whether big or small are counted in our good deeds (hasanat), like cooking, cleaning, bringing up kids, serving the family, visiting relatives and neighbors, helping the needy, visiting the sick, even a smile is a sadaqah to be rewarded by Allah.

Seaton was careful not to say that he honestly agreed, which he did, low-heartedly.

This word is mostly used in speech.

Polls show the prime minister’s popularity is at a low ebb.