Vande Mataram Controversy: Our Parliament Needs Policies, Not Polarising Debates
Vol. LXIII No. 37
Date: December 21, 2025
Vande Mataram Controversy
Even before 1947, during the freedom struggle, Vande Mataram was a controversial song. Muslims had a strong resentment against it. They said that vandana or bandagi or worship must be…
Vande Mataramand BJP’s electoral Dividends
A situation is being stirred up by the treasury benches, to label anyone who refuses to sing the song as unpatriotic. This may give electoral dividends to the BJP in…
Creation of the Heavens and the Earth
Whoever ponders the workings of the Universe with an open mind realises that the heavens and the earth have nothing to do with imaginary musings and conjectures.
Rights of Parents in Islam
Islam grants utmost rights to women. Some of the rights of Muslim women are so distinguished that they cannot be traced in any other system of life.
Vande Mataram Controversy: Our Parliament Needs Policies, Not Polarising Debates
India stands at a crossroads. One road leads to progress through inclusion, policy, and accountability. The other to polarisation through cultural theatrics. Parliament is expected to lead the nation forward,…
Humayun Kabir’s ‘Babri Masjid’ Construction an Attempt to Mislead the
Those who demolished the original Babri Masjid in Ayodhya are completely silent regarding Humayun’s schemes. The Muslim community is observing all this. Muslims cannot be fooled. They are experienced and…
India’s Shrinking Economy
There is an increased concentration of wealth in the hands of a few, with the economy acquiring a duopolistic and monopolistic structure. This had led to vast sections of society…
Minority Education in Peril: The Crisis at Dr. Abdul Haq
The future of Dr. Abdul Haq Urdu University remains uncertain due to a combination of challenges, including inadequate funding, lack of government attention, absence of a permanent campus, poor infrastructure…
The Psychological Cost of Social Media Validation
A believer finds inner tranquillity and emotional independence when they realise that Allah, not likes or followers, is the source of true worth. Closeness to Allah, rather than digital acclaim,…
How Technology is Changing Our Relationships
Technology is neither a blessing nor a burden by itself; it’s a tool that reflects the state of the heart. It can connect families or isolate them. It can spread…
Human Rights Day Reflections, India’s Unfinished Struggle for Justice, Dignity,
From custodial deaths and arbitrary detentions to suppression of dissent and discrimination against marginalised communities and minorities, India’s human rights record demands urgent scrutiny. Leading human rights activists warn that…
‘Vote Chori’ Issue in Parliament Puts BJP Defensive Shah Loses
From Lok Sabha to Rajya Sabha, Opposition lawmakers accused BJP of systematically undermining free and fair elections through institutional capture, opaque voter roll revisions, and legal changes that allegedly shield…
Sudan Bleeds, Humanity Falters A Nation Burns as the World
Sudan’s devastation is not fate; it’s the result of deliberate choices by generals clinging to power, foreign patrons pursuing advantage and an international system that has watched a Muslim nation…
The Prophet ﷺ is Protected from Imperfections
The point to be pondered over is whether it was a case of doubt regarding this aspect of faith that Allah brings the dead to life as He wills. Obviously,…
SC Reaffirms Minority Rights in Education, Imposes Fine on RTE
A bench led by Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice R Mahadevan heard the plea filed under Art. 32. The judges stated that repeated challenges to final Supreme Court rulings weaken…
Bihar Cloth Vendor Dies After Brutal Lynching, Family Alleges Islamophobic
In a video recorded during treatment, Hussain said the mob forced him to reveal his religion. He alleged the attackers crushed his fingers, feet, and ears with pliers, trampled his…
Bahraich Court Cites Manusmriti While Awarding Death Sentence in Communal
According to the prosecution, the court sentenced Sarfaraz alias Rinku, aged 25, to death. His father Abdul Hameed, two brothers, and six others received life imprisonment. The court acquitted three…
Prof. Israr Ahmad Khan Highlights Role of Intellect in Understanding
He rejected claims portraying Islam as hostile to rational thought. He explained how the Qur’an addresses the human mind again and again, urging reflection and reasoning. He cited verses which…
Global Wars, Israel’s Gaza Genocide Drawing Britons toward Islam: Report
The report notes that while many Britons are drifting away from organised religion altogether and experimenting with more individualised forms of spirituality, Islam is experiencing a very particular kind of…
Indian American Presence Stands Out in Mamdani’s Transition Team
Among the prominent names is Lina Khan, appointed as Transition Co Chair with focus on economic policy. Khan, a noted legal scholar and former Federal Trade Commission chair, later declined…
Iran Signals Broad Expansion of Cooperation with Afghanistan
Chairing a coordination meeting on Afghanistan, Aref called for the creation of a detailed cooperation framework between Iran and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. He directed all ministries and relevant…
Melbourne’s Virgin Mary Mosque Vandalised with Islamophobic Graffiti
Dr SeyedSheriffdeen, secretary of the Australian Islamic Mission, which owns Virgin Mary Mosque as well as the Bendigo Mosque, said it was the “racist” graffiti. “The community is disturbed and…
Celebrations in Syria:What Happenedand What Didn’t
It had been hoped that the celebrations would assume a political character through a presidential address outlining the contours of the next phase and emphasising the unity of land and…
