THE NEW LOAN SHARKS Credit card usage on the rise in India
Vol. LX No. 48
Date: March 5, 2023
GLEANINGS FROM ARABIC PRESS 05-MARCH-2023
In Arab folklore, a period of twenty years represents a generation and a reference point for reviewing the past. The 20th March will mark the twentieth anniversary of the Iraq…
MUSLIM WORLD 05-MARCH-2023
Father Hilarion Heagy, a prominent US-based Eastern Catholic priest, has converted to Islam, describing his decision as a “reversion to Islam” and that it was “like coming home,” a report…
ZCI Plans to Expand its Zakat Collection Activities to 20
Established last year in 2022, Zakat Centre India (ZCI) has planned to expand its Zakat collection activities in 20 cities and towns all over India from the current financial year.…
Black Cumin Excellent Herbal Medicine
The Arabic Name of Black Cumin is Habb al-Sauda (Tradition) Shoniz, Habb al-Barkat. Other are Black Cumin (English); Nielle (French, German); Melanthion (Greek); Shoniz, Siah Dana (Persian); Ketzach, Ketyach (Hebrew);…
The Contributions of Muslim Scientists to the Field of Science
It is important to recognise and celebrate the contributions of Muslim scientists to the advancement of human knowledge and understanding, and to promote an inclusive and diverse approach to scientific…
True Champions of Humanity in Türkiye and Syria The shared
On February 7, a funeral was held in the northern Syrian town of Jinderis. It was one of numerous such funerals to be held on that day across Syria and…
Carrying Forward the Academic Legacy of Nejatullah Siddiqi Will Be
A seminar on academic contributions of Dr. Mohammad Nejatullah Siddiqi was organised by Indian Institute of Islamic Studies and Research (IIISR), Shoba e Farogh e Fikr e Islam, JIH Delhi…
Muslim Response to Natural Disasters
A massive earthquake struck south-eastern Türkiye early on Monday (February 6) morning, close to the Syrian border, killing tens of thousands of people and injuring thousands more.
One Year of War in Ukraine Not Too Long a
Turning the pages of history, Soroor Ahmed opines that in view of the Europeans’ history of fighting protracted wars among themselves, the completion of one year of war in Ukraine…
Congress Plenary Session Passes resolution to enact anti-hate legislation
At the 85th Congress Plenary Session held in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur (February 24-26) has strongly advocated legislation against hate crimes in the country as part of its 58-point political resolution.…
I will Continue to Fight My Case While I Pursue
SIDDIQUE KAPPAN from Kerala is an Economics Graduate from Calicut University. He is presently Sub-Editor, Delhi Bureau in-charge of Tejas Daily and has also worked for Thalsamayam Daily as reporter…
Money, Purchasing Power, Wealth Measurement and Riba- II
Those who argue that it was so mandated as gold and silver coins were common medium of exchange during Ahd-e-Risalat (period of the Prophetﷺ) should note that these constituted common…
There can be No Denial in the Hereafter
Those who do not realise the Truth, do not believe in God and His Prophet ﷺ, do not follow the Divine Guidance and do not care to mend their lives…
Take Care of Thy Heart
Nu’man ibn Bashir relates that the Messenger of Allah ﷺsaid: “Listen carefully, there is a lump of flesh in the body. If it is set right and made good, the…
Don’t You Understand This?
“It is He Who has endowed with the faculties of hearing and sight and Who has given you hearts (to think). Scarcely do you give thanks. It is He Who…
Violence Destroying India
The torture and burning alive of two Muslim youth Junaid(35) and Nasir(26) in a Haryana village has shocked the whole country. The whole world is condemning it. What is more…
READERS PULSE 05-MARCH-2023
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is one of the tallest figures in Indian history. In fact, he should have been India’s first Prime Minister. He was Chairman of the drafting committee of…
THE NEW LOAN SHARKS Credit card usage on the rise
Arshad Shaikh studies the rise of credit card usage in India. The latest RBI data shows a surge in payments for purchases using credit cards. While it is being touted…
