Category: Opinion
A Road-Map for Community Development
An eye-opener for representatives of NGOs was the fact reflected in Mr. Nisar Ahmed's presentation that there are many central and state government sc [...]
Extremism is a Perversion, And Islam Has No Place for It
If at all extremism is to be defeated, Muslims must work sincerely by placing Islam at the centre of their arguments
By Mohammad Azeemullah
On the [...]
What the Media is not Telling Us about AIMPLB’s Stand
The fact that the Board has accepted the principles laid down in the Shamim Ara ruling, is the most positive aspect of the affidavit, and this should [...]
Islam is Opposed to Terrorism
Given Islam's clear teaching about all creatures being members of God's family, it is ironical that some Muslims care nothing about killing innocent p [...]
Umrah, or Holy Picnic?
People shun their duty towards the poor, the destitute and orphans and divert their resources on naf'l (optional) Hajj and Umrahs. They are deluding t [...]
Turkish Coup Crushed – People Thwart Kemalist Dreams
People's power was seen succeeding in a Muslim nation for the first time against armed forces' overarching ambitions.
By A Political Analyst
It has [...]
Think Tanks – Must for Deciding a Trajectory
Only very few Muslim countries have bothered to set up Think Tanks. Turkey, Iran, Indonesia and Malaysia have a few Think Tanks. Among the oil-rich Gu [...]
Islam’s Non-Violent Tradition
Western agencies cannot contribute much to the revival of Islam's intellectual traditions. This is a task for Muslims.
By Hans Dembowski
Abdul [...]
Blasphemy and Sedition: Same Difference
Religions, stories, symbols and rituals establish the subjective truth of a nation-state.
By Devdutt Pattnaik
The survival instinct of animals ma [...]
Rahm, the Divine Mercy
Islam, like many other religions, teaches that God's mercy for mankind is infinite, all-inclusive and all-embracing.
By Ghulam Rasool Dehlvi
Spirit [...]