Category: Opinion
Is The Quran Only For Muslims?
By Rajat Malhotra One of the most erroneous beliefs about the Quran is that it is a book that is meant only for Muslims. Nothing could be farther [...]
Countering Hate Speech
(KAICIID Secretary-General Faisal bin Abdulrahman bin Muaammar speaks during the press conference in Vienna)
The secretary-general of King Abdul [...]
Economy lacking ethics leads to ‘throwaway’ culture, Pope Francis says
An economic system lacking any ethics leads to a "throwaway" culture of consumption and waste, Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, has said. [...]
The Real Purpose of Education
By K. Baig Education like democracy, free markets, freedom of the press, and "universal human rights" is one of those subjects whose virtue is cons [...]
Prosecuting Tyranny in the Arab World
In the wake of the Arab Spring, not one Arab dictator has faced charges for creating a police state and inducing terror among citizens. Similarly, no [...]
Is Sufism an Alternative to Political Islam?
Contrary to political Islam, Sufism passionately calls for the protection and preservation of the human species. It warns against the destruction of t [...]
Iran – Neither Military Action nor Economic Sanctions
The time has come for people everywhere to reject military action and self-serving economic sanctions as means towards certain nefarious ends. Since t [...]
Role of Religion
This life involves ups and downs, and religion provides consolation and relief to individuals who pass through these ups and downs.
By Amin Valliani
N [...]
Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence
States must do more to stop hate crimes and promote interfaith initiatives, say UN rights experts.
Geneva: States have an important role to play in pr [...]
In Hate Crime Fight, a Voice Still Feeble
Taking the cue from the U.S., the Indian Parliament needs to recognise hate killings as an act of terror.
By Harsh Mander
At a time when India is reel [...]