Bring Bodos to Book
Vol. L No. 20
Date: August 12, 2012
Foundation Of Muslim Culture Universal Brotherhood
Last week we tried to understand eight commandments (ahkam) in form of dos and donts with reference to the first part of Surah Al-Hujuraat. They were: (1) never take any…
The Kidneys’ Flawless Purification System
It is no easy task to invent a machine just 10 cm (4 in) in size and then establish a system to purify the blood, water, and other fluids inside…
Hudhayfah Ibn Al-yaman (may Allah Be Pleased With Him)
Hudhayfah Ibn al-Yaman was one of the early converts to Islam and shared a very close relationship with the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be to him).…
Sahulat Journal Launched
Any idea has to be first presented theoretically and once it is proved that the idea has merit and it addresses all related issues effectively it can be presented for…
Islamic Banking Presented At Gnlu Meet
A one-day conference on International Banking and Finance: Issues, Challenges and Solutions was organised at the Gujarat National Law University , Gandhi Nagar in Gujarat on July 22.
Alleviate Poverty
Since Independence, poverty in India has always remained a prevalent concern. If you check the figures of Economy Watch, more than 37% Indian population still lives below the poverty line.…
Siphoning Of Govt-funds
Siphoning of government-funds for Non-Government-Organisations (NGOs) by influential ones in political and bureaucratic circles for benefit of NGOs run in name of their family-members is quite common.
A Wake-up Call
The attack on the fishing boat by the U.S. warship in the Persian Gulf, killing an Indian citizen and injuring three others shall serve as a wake-up call to the…
Assam Government’s Sinister Policy
The delay in getting army to step in holds the key to Assam State Government’s sinister policy to fish in the muddle waters and using carrot and stick approach, prepare…
Allocating Quota For Women In Egypt’s Constituent An Insult To
Egyptian lawmaker Ms Huda Ghaniya has affirmed that allocating a quota for women in Egypt’s constituent panel entrusted with writing the country’s new national charter is an unjustified overt encroachment…
No Political Role For Military In New Egyptian Constitution: Mb
The Muslim Brotherhood announced a vision of the new Constitution where the military plays no political role, and has no power to control Parliament, and where no civilians are subjected…
Egypt’s Pm-designate Pledges People’s Government
Egypt’s prime minister-designate on August 2 pledged that his new 35-member Cabinet would be a “people’s government” and called on Egyptians to rally behind it and the nation’s newly elected…
Un Sees Battle For Aleppo Looming
A long-expected Syrian army onslaught to drive rebel forces out of Aleppo is imminent, following a military build-up around the country’s biggest city, a senior United Nations official said. President…
Myanmar, Bangladesh Urged To Protect Rohingya Muslims
The Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) on August 2 sent letters to the governments of Myanmar and Bangladesh seeking protection for Rohingya Muslims who are facing a renewed wave…
China Restricts Ramadhan Fasting For Uighurs In Xinjiang
Authorities in China’s restive northwestern region of Xinjiang have banned Muslim officials and students from fasting during Ramadhan, prompting an exiled rights group to warn of new violence. Guidance posted…
Short Skirts Reason For Harassment: Trinamool Mla
Bengali actor and Trinamool Congress legislator Chiranjeet a.k.a. Dipak Chakraborty contended that short dresses worn by women were one of the main reasons behind the increase in incidents of harassment…
Another Mou Signed Between India, Israel
Muslims in India are wary of the growing relations between India and Israel and see the growing influence of Israel in India with suspicion.
Simi Ban Extends Till 2013
A tribunal on August 1 upheld the government’s ban on Students Islamic Movement of India for its alleged links with Pakistan based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba and its front Indian Mujahideen.
Gopalgarh Haunting Gehlot, Protestors Liken Him With Modi
The Gopalgarh police firing episode has returned to haunt chief minister Ashok Gehlot. Four days prior to his finalised visit to Ajmer, posters comparing Gehlot with Gujarat chief minister Narendra…
Family Alleges Youth Beaten To Death By Security Forces
Kashmir’s southern district of Shopian on July 31 witnessed protest after the mysterious death of a 22-year old youth on July 30 night prompting National Conference and People’s Democratic Party…
Wakf Board Protecting Land Grabbers: Activists
The state Wakf Board (Hyderabad) has come under sharp criticism for making “compromises” with land grabbers who demolished the historic Qutub Shahi mosque at Balapur, Hyderabad. It was when public…
Delegation Of Muslim Bodies Visits Riot Hit Assam
A delegation of representatives of Muslim organisations, led by All India Muslim Majlis-e Mushawarat President Dr. Zafarul-Islam Khan, left for Assam on a four-day fact-finding and relief visit, on July…
Inhumane Conditions At Relief Camps In Assam
Muslims, who badly remained at the receiving end of the Bodo-Muslim conflict in Assam, are now forced to live in one of the most unbearable atmosphere. The camp in which…
Health Benefits Of Fasting
There are many benefits of fasting, not the least of which is the potential to improve one’s health. Fasting can be used to control one’s weight, cholesterol and blood pressure.
Zakah For Purity And Prosperity
Zakah, or the Obligatory Alms, is the most important pillar of Islam after Salah or prayer. However, the importance of the topic is not very well understood by many people.…
Planned Religious And Racial Riots Against Muslims In Burma-ii, A
There have been long-standing tensions between Rakhine people, who are Buddhist and make up the majority of the state’s population, and Muslims, many of whom are Rohingya. Many Rakhine Buddhists…
The Significance And Message Of Ramadhan
On the eve of Ramadhan, the Prophet (PBUH) giving a sermon said, “O people! A great and blessed month is coming upon you, a month containing a night better than…
Why Is Mali Spiralling Out Of Control?
Northern Mali promises to be the graveyard of scores of innocent people if African countries don’t collectively challenge Western influence in the region. Mali is fast becoming the Afghanistan of…
Observing Ietikaf
Ayesha (may Allah be pleased with her) reports that the Holy Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be to him) used to observe Ietikaf during the last ten days of Ramadhan till…
The Night Of Power
We have revealed this (Message) in the Night of Power: and what will explain to thee what the Night of Power is? The Night of Power is better than a…
Why Assam Burns? Again And Again!
It is the sad story of Assam, the land of lush green valleys, beautiful hills and ever flowing sparkling rivers of pure water, inhabited by culturally and ethnically diverse people…
Bring Bodos To Book
DR. SYED AUSAF SAIED VASFI delves deep into the Assam problem and holds the UPA administration at the Centre as well as the Gogoi government in the strife-torn state responsible…
