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The War within Islam
J.S.Bandukwala, Vice-President, PUCL
A leader can only be judged by the impact he leaves behind years after his death. By that criteria Jinnah fails badly. His single-minded pursuit of a homeland for Muslims, got him Pakistan . But at what horrible price? The mass killings, rapes and horrors faced at partition by both Muslims and non Muslims, have few parallels in modern times. The poison and hatred produced survives sixty five years later. This was further compounded by the equally brutal break up of East Pakistan. But the communal and sectarian tragedy plays on in large parts of Pakistan. No wonder the world considers Jinnah's creation as a failed state.....
Islam, Women and Feminism
Snatching a Knife, He Sliced off her Nose, the Symbol of Family Honour in Pakistan
The most Hated woman in Lebanon: 'Arab women have been brainwashed'
Why reaching the start line is Worth Gold to first female Qatari sprinter
Briton may get 15 years' in jail for pinching woman's butt
Call to sensitise women against hazards of tobacco use
Sanctity and care of women in Islam
Pak Punjab govt’s pro-women bill under discussion
Complied by New Age Islam News Bureau
Photo: Snatching a knife, he sliced off her nose
Islamic World News
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak sentenced to life
Arab World
Annan Warns of "All-Out Sectarian" War in Syria
Syrian Rebels Kill 14 Soldiers in Deraa, Damascus
North America
Canadian Bishops Calls Saudis not to destroy Churches on the Arabian Peninsula
Conservative Jews approve gay wedding guidelines
Mosque Construction Continues To Attract Opposition Across U.S.
Withhold all aid to Pakistan until Afridi is freed: US lawmakers
Education Promotes Islam Image in America
India
Madrasas in West Bengal, India, throwing open doors to non-Muslim students
ISI created Indian Mujahideen to spread terror in India: Anti-terrorism squad
Mideast Asia
Turkish Pianist Is Accused of Insulting Islam
Islamic Jihad: Not involved in Gaza clashes
Iran Builds New Space Centre to Launch Satellites
Pakistan
First democratically elected Govt. to present five consecutive budgets: A feat in Pakistan
Malik for zero tolerance for human trafficking
Fighter jets pound militant hideouts in Khyber; five killed
Pak Parliament turns into boxing ring
South Asia
NATO supply through Balochistan not acceptable’: a Baloch separatist
Fabricating news in Syria and lessons for Sri Lanka
Attack on US base kills 14 in Afghanistan: NATO
Bangladesh P M resolves to work together with India on pending issues
Southeast Asia
Indonesia Military Chief Plays Down Assault on Journalists
Complied by New Age Islam News Bureau
Photo: Kofi Annan
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Urdu Section
Asghar Ansari, Group Editor at UNN Media Pvt Ltd.
یہ نام نہاد خونی تنظیمیں ، ان کے اراکین، ان سے فکری ہمدردی رکھنے والے مسلمان امریکہ اور اسرائیل سے بڑے گنہ گار ہیں۔ ۔ ان تنظموں کا یہ کیسا جہاد ہے کہ خون مسلم ارزاں ہو گیا ہے اور یہ پوری دینا میں دائیں بائیں صرف مسلمانوں کو ہی مار رہے ہیں۔ عالم اسلام میں ہم ایک دوسرے کو کافر دیں، واجب القتل قرار د یں، یہ ایک چلن سا ہوگیا ہے۔ مرتد اور شان رسالت پر انگشت نمائی کرنے والے تو واجب القتل ہیں ہی، اب تو صحابہ کی عظمت تسلیم نہ کرنے والے بھی واجب القتل ہیں۔
Islamic Personalities
Dargah Ajmer Sharif
Indeed, Islam spread in India and Pakistan not by the force of conquest or the elaborate arguments of mullahs and Quazis but through the work of great Sufi sheikhs. The Sufi sheikhs of the 13th century were not merchants of faith. They were men drunk with the love of God, giving themselves no gain but the prospect of divine pleasure, serving humanity irrespective of creed or nationality and sharing their spiritual bounty with whoever would partake of it. Proselytizing was not their goal; it was a by-product of their selfless service. …
Interview
There is a central role for imams in countering extremism. Hopes are pinned on these scholars to enlighten society, by embodying the teachings of tolerant Islamic Sharia and disseminating the Prophet's guidance in its bright image, not that of extremist groups. As far as jihad is concerned, it is the peak of Islam and the harshest test to win paradise. Its worth was proven by the Prophet (PBUH). God Almighty has called for it... jihad is a form of worship. ...
Hindi Section
Asghar Ansari, Group Editor at UNN Media Pvt Ltd.
दहश्तगर्दी के ख़िलाफ़ मुदल्लल फ़तवा जारी करने वाले आलमे दीन ताहिरुल क़ादरी हाल ही में हिंदुस्तान आए थे। हमारे उर्दू मीडिया और मुसलमान तंज़ीमों ने उनके दौरे को ना सिर्फ नज़रअंदाज किया बल्कि उनके दौरे को सबोताज करने कोशिश की गई। दूसरी तरफ़ हरम शरीफ़ के पेश नमाज़ों के दौरों की तश्हीर पर करोड़ों रुपया बहाया गया और उनकी आमद को इतना बढ़ा पर पेश किया गया, गोया इस्लाम में इनसे बाइज़्ज़त कोई और शख़्सियत ही नहीं।
Interview
Dr. Tariq Ramadan
With a host of chief executives and CEOs paying themselves record amounts, does Islam have anything to say about how much people should be paid? … we hear Muslim scholars, intellectuals and businessmen being involved in the world of business, training, management, finance and economy. They are talking about Islamic economy, Islamic finance, Islamic business and ethical business as well. So what is really what we call Islamic ethics in business or in finance, or Islamic finance or Islamic business? ...
Hindi Section
तर्जीहाते दीन by मौलाना हफ़ीज़ुर्रहमान आज़मी उमरी
तर्जीहाते दीन में लगे बंधे उसूल और अहकाम व क़राइन से क़ता नज़र वक़्त और ज़रूरत के तक़ाज़ों को पेशे नज़र रखना कभी कभी बहुत अहम हो जाता है। बुख़ारी हदीस है, माई आईशा रज़ीयल्लाहू अन्हा ने पूछाः पड़ोसी दो हैं, (चीज़ कम है) किस को दूँ? फ़रमाया रसूलुल्लाह सल्लल्लाहू अलैहि वसल्लमः “जिसका दरवाज़ा तुम्हारे घर से क़रीब है।“
Islam and Politics
Ramzy Baroud
The age of revolutionary romance is over. Various Arab countries are now facing hard truths. Millions of Arabs merely want to live with a semblance of dignity, free from tyranny and continuous anxiety over the future. This unromantic reality also includes outside "players" whose presence is of no positive value to genuine revolutionary movements, whether in Egypt, Syria or anywhere else. Suddenly, all Arabs looked the same, sounded the same and were expected to duplicate each other's collective action. …
Interfaith Dialogue
Zulfiqar Ali Kalhoro
The miniature Jharokas in the mosque are the novel addition that one does not find in any other mosque of the Potohar region. Such innovations by Attock artists also mark other architecture of the region. They were not only great builders of mosques and Havelis but also of temples and Gurdwaras. Some of the temples, Havelis and Gurdwaras built by Attock artists are located in Hazro,…
Islamic Personalities
Dargah Ajmer Sharif
Sufi Islam, as pointed out by us repeatedly is most tolerant Islam which is highly compatible with multi-culturalism and pluralism. It flourished in India precisely for this reason. Hazrat Moinuddin Chishti, who was from Seistan, Iran also migrated to India via Central Asia after seeing Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in dream who asked him to go to India and spread the message of Islam. Hadith literature also tells us that the Prophet (PBUH) had great attraction for India and in one of the hadith he is reported to have said that I am getting cold breeze from India. ...
Radical Islamism and Jihad
Nadeem F. Paracha
The supposedly apolitical but puritanical Tableeghi Jamat (TJ) began gathering young adherents in the privately-owned educational institutions. Their entry was largely encouraged by these institutions’ administration. However, believing that their universities and colleges had kept the ‘violent’ political student organisations away, the administrations’ policy of allowing Islamic evangelical groups to openly recruit students subsequently created an opening for radical Islamist organisations like the Hizbul Tahrir (HuT) to slip in…
Islam,Terrorism and Jihad
My husband Naveed Butt has been abducted by ISI officials on the orders of Kayani because he was strongly opposing the opening of NATO supply line and declaring Kayani, Zardari and Gilani traitors because they have helped America in order to spill the blood of thousands of Muslims in the name of war on terror. Tell me what is wrong in it or is it a crime to talk about the establishment of Khilafah in a country which was created in the name of Islam? Now it is an obligation upon you to raise your voice against this grave injustice otherwise you will not be able to explain your position in this world after the establishment of Khilafah nor will any excuse on the Day of Judgment will save you from the wrath of Allah. Therefore you have a golden opportunity to respond to the call of Allah and his messenger (SAW) and save your Dunya and Aakhira. Allah Tala says:
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اسْتَجِيبُوا لِلَّهِ وَلِلرَّسُولِ إِذَا دَعَاكُمْ لِمَا يُحْيِيكُمْ
O you who believe! Answer Allah and His Messenger (SAW) when he (SAW) calls you to that which will give you life. (Al-Anfal.24)
Islamic World News
Africa
Boko Haram commander plans to “give Lagos hell”
Mali Tuareg Leaders Call off Islamist Pact
Arab World
Houla massacre 'may be crime against humanity': UNHRC
11-year-old played dead to survive massacre in Syria
Diehard militias who kill in the name of Assad in Houla
12 Syria workers killed in new 'massacre': Activists
Europe
France: Muslims stone Christians in church during Mass
Kazakhstan: 13 Die at a Border Post
India
Sanctions will not hit our trade interests with Iran, says India’s FM
Visa pact with Pakistan will depend also on our convenience: India
Zardari's sister in India for tips to fight polio
Pakistan
Helicopter shelling kills eight militants in Orakzai
Mideast Asia
Israeli minister inflames racial tensions with attack on 'infiltrators'
Satellite photos show Iran's nuclear clean-up
South Asia
Suicide attack kills seven Afghans at NATO base: official
Maldives: Civil Court to order police to bring historian, 82, to Court
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Photo: Students kicked out of campus dorms for refusing Islam
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