World News

Indonesians spend most on cigarettes, after Rice

Anti-tobacco advocates in Indonesia plan to file a class action lawsuit this month using cases of child addicts in the hope of forcing tougher regulations on a society where one in three people smokes. The suit against tobacco companies and the Indonesian government argues that feeble regulation has left children dangerously exposed to the risks of smoking. Indonesia is something of a paradise for both smokers [...]

Princess Tower enters Guinness Records

Princess Tower enters Guinness Records

The 107-storey-tall Princess Tower in Dubai has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the world’s tallest residential building. Measuring 414 metres from base to tip, the tower comprises six basement floors, a ground floor and 100 above-ground residential levels. The tower occupies an area of 37,410 square feet and houses 763 luxury apartments. Dubai already has a Guinness Record in its name for the tallest building in the [...]

Women join Saudi Security Forces

Women join Saudi Security Forces

Thirty women were recruited as privates at the Passport Department’s offices at border crossings like King Fahd Causeway and Salwa border point in the east of the Saudi Kingdom. A recent study of Naif University for Security Sciences’ Studies and Research Center showed that Saudi women have been embarking on security work as volunteers. The study “Women Police in Arab Countries” indicated a real potential for an effective [...]

Editorial

Coming Out of the “Victimhood” Syndrome

If we reflect on Nature, we find that nature is always calm and surrenders itself to the power of the Supreme Creator. Take animals, birds, trees, rivers, oceans, sea, mountains, forests—all creations of God that are at peace with themselves always. It is only man who always complains, grumbles and ends up blaming others for [...]

The Art of Professionalism

Muslims do have money, no doubt, there are many poor too. Those who have money may have set up institutions, educational, business, in healthcare, media, banks or other welfare NGOs which are contributing to the good of the community. Big glass towers, decorative office spaces, schools, colleges, hospitals, NGOs can be seen scattered across different [...]

Masking the Bias

As if arrest of innocent Muslim youth and their long incarceration was not enough, there are increasing evidences that Police across the country attempt to present the victims in distinctly Muslim attire and insist on their carrying the markers of identity. It seems they are acting to the script of a drama designed well in [...]

Community Round up

Haj House Inaugurated in Jaipur

Haj House Inaugurated in Jaipur

Jaipur: The new Haj House was inaugurated by chief minister Ashok Gehlot on May 7. The building took ten years to complete as the RSS and VHP opposed the project cleared by Gehlot in his previous tenure in 2003. The foundation stone was laid by BJP chief minister Ms. Vasundhara Scindia in 2006 braving opposition [...]

Tipu Memorial in Dindigul

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Government has announced construction of a memorial to celebrate the services of legendary Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan and his father Hyder Ali in Dindigul district. Chief Minister Jayalalithaa made an announcement to this effect on the floor of the Tamil Nadu Assembly on May 16. The memorial will be part of [...]

UPSC Competitive Exam – 31 Muslims among 998 Successful Candidates

New Delhi: Thirty one Muslim candidates figure among the list of total 998 toppers of the UPSC examination 2012 who will be posted against vacancies in 27 key central services. Of the 998 toppers, 457 have been drawn from general pool. 295 have been picked up from 27% quota for OBCs while 169 are from [...]

Globe Affairs

We are Overusing Earth’s Resources

We are Overusing Earth’s Resources

Living Planet Index Report 2012 We are just past yet another Earth Day on April 22. We need to question if we are concerned at the deteriorating conditions of our environment that threatens the existence of man, animals and the vegetative cover. In this context the Living Planet Index is a vital indicator of the [...]

Where do Muslims Stand?

Where do Muslims Stand?

Scientific Research and Development # Muslims constitute around 23% of the world population and number around 1.7 billion. * Jews are merely 14 million. Thus for every single Jew, there are more than 100 Muslims. # Muslims have produced only two Nobel Laureates in Physics, Chemistry and Medicine. Both received their Nobel prize after moving [...]

12.2 Billion ton Food is Wasted Annually

12.2 Billion ton Food is Wasted Annually

Globally 30 to 50 per cent of total food produced around the world is wasted. It is estimated that 12.2 billion tons of the total food produced on the Planet Earth, i.e., 30 to 50 per cent, is wasted before reaching the human stomach. It is revealed in a report titled Global Food: Waste Not, [...]

Religion

Azaan – A Sublime Musical Experience

From the Azaan, flows wisdom which waters spiritually parched souls. It was the month of Ramadan and when the the Azaan came  through, I felt like I was in a fairy land. By Indira Satyanarayan During the fasting month of Ramadan, my friend Zaheer Memon ( NCP National secretary- Advocate Majid Memon’s son) gave me the  book, ‘’Muhammad- A Biography of the [...]

Muslims Boycotting Each Other

Q: These days, Muslims look down upon each other. Each considers the other as inferior and many groups go to the extent of denouncing  each other. Then what is all this talk of Brotherhood? Is it all only in books? Please explain. “Do not hate each other and do not envy one another, and do not turn your back on each [...]

Facing the Day of Decision

We have not created the heavens and the earth and all that is between them in mere idle  play. We created them all for nothing other than a true purpose, but most of them do not understand. The Day of Decision is the time appointed for all of them. It is a day when no friend shall [...]

Special Report

A University for Minorities – Points to Ponder

A University for Minorities – Points to Ponder

Setting up a university could be a fanciful idea in the current context of mega ventures, but ground realities suggest that Muslims suffer more due to absence of good quality education at the lower level. By Maqbool Ahmed Siraj The proposal to set up a university named Tipu Sultan at his erstwhile capital Srirangapatna has [...]

Police Lies Exposed

How much success the police across the country had in getting those it accused and arrested for committing terrorism? Almost nil. Nearly two dozen people were arraigned before the various courts in Delhi since 1992 in 16 different incidents. Almost all of them were acquitted by the courts except a few who are still facing [...]

“Every Muslim Child needs Education..” that’s My Dream

“Every Muslim Child needs Education..” that’s My Dream

Meher Tabassum is a Scientist working at the Division of Remote Handling and Robotics, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai,  India. She is a Government of India employee, with an official status of Class I Gazetted Officer. In an interview with TwoCircles.Net, she shares her aspirations and the importance of education for young Muslims today. “I was born in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, to a  highly educated Sunni Muslim family. Since my [...]

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Children, Write For Us!

| June 15, 2013 | 0 Comments

Islamic Voice invites children to use their creative talents by sending us short original stories (within 400 words), write-ups on nature, wildlife, their life experiences and any other positive writings for the Children’s Page. Please mention the name of your school, class and complete postal address with phone number. Contributions should reach us by mail [...]

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