Template for Debate and Dialogue Javed Akhtar and Mufti Shamail Demonstrate How to Agree to Disagree, While Debating the Existence of God
Vol. LXIII No. 39
Date: January 4, 2026
Unnao Rape Does the Criminal Deserve Mercy?
Another case of Mohammed Akhlaq also should be examined. More than 15 years ago, an elderly man aged 54, whose one son is serving the nation in the Indian Air…
Editorial on ‘Vande Mataram’
In the Editorial, the Editor pointed out,‘There is no clear line where praise stops for men and worship starts for GOD’ as regards the Hindus. Also pointed out Muslims who…
Prayer Forbids Indecency, Evil
Prayer does indeed restrain man from committing acts of indecency and evil. In fact, there is no scheme of training aimed at dissuading people from evil as effective as Prayer.
The Potential of Prayer
The Prayer of someone who does not obey the imperatives of Prayer and who does not refrain from indecency and evil, is not taken into account.
Template for Debate and Dialogue Javed Akhtar and Mufti Shamail
Mufti Shamailsaid to the media just after the debate, “…I believe that rather than fighting, all the different ideologies should sit together and talk with love and affection. They drink…
Who Benefits from ‘Viksit Bharat’? The Human Cost of Centralised
As B.R. Ambedkar warned, political democracy cannot survive without social and economic democracy. Education must cultivate critical citizens, not compliant workers; employment must secure dignity, not merely manage distress; social…
The End of an Illusion: How Modi’s ‘Achche Din’ Dream
In 2025, the mask of development finally slipped. The Modi magic faded, and the spectacle lost its shine. Achche Din, once sold as destiny now stands fully exposed as a…
When the State Becomes the Arbiter of Truth Karnataka’s newly
The central question is not whether fake news is dangerous – it unquestionably is – but whether a democracy can preserve its character when the authority to define truth is…
SIR Sparks Fears of Mass Exclusion as Errors Lead to
As public confidence wavers, experts are calling for the ECI to pause, review its methods, standardise safeguards, and prioritise citizen-centric processes. Without transparency, accountability, and community engagement, the SIR risks…
Minority Institutions in Decline: India’s Statutory Safeguards Hollowed Out
The institutional paralysis of minority institutions raises serious questions about accountability, and governance. Many observers describe the situation as an existential crisis for minority governance in India.
The Rise of Artificial Intelligence and Ethics in Islam
As we prioritise Deen over our worldly life, we appreciate that ethical work is essential in forming the roots of a lawful life, in accordance with Islam. Decisions are diligently…
Digital India: Is It Narrowing the Gap or Widening It?
Digital India holds immense promise to narrow gaps in governance, economy, and opportunity. Yet without a strong focus on accessibility, literacy, and equity, the same digital revolution risks deepening the…
Jesus in the Islamic Scripture
Mary, the mother of Jesus, described in Qur’an as “One exalted above all womenkind,” has one whole chapter in the Qur’an (Surah No. 19)named after her. This chapter tells of…
The Architecture of Extermination: Why the Gaza Genocide is Premeditated
The 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide was a legal vow to “liberate mankind from such an odious scourge.” If those words possess a…
The Prophet’s Knowledge of the Affairs of This World
However, there are other issues in human life where no specific knowledge or examples from the prophets are required. Men gather that knowledge by their own experience and training without…
Killers Fire Repeated Shots at AMU Teacher Even After He
The victim, Rau Danish Ali, taught computer science at ABK High School, AMU campus, for more than a decade. On Dec. 24, he walked near the Maulana Azad Library canteen…
JIH Condemns Attacks on Christians during Christmas, Seeks Firm Action
Reports cited disruptions in Chhattisgarh, Assam, Delhi, MP, and other regions. In Raipur, a large mob vandalised Christmas decoration at a shopping mall. In Indore, a group disrupted celebrations and…
Women, Students Rally Against Sengar Bail, Seek Supreme Court Action
Salim Engineer, Vice President of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, delivered a strong address. He termed the bail a grave injustice and alleged political pressure on institutions. He said the conviction followed detailed…
NASA Honours Assam’s Aryan Zishan for Discovering Two Asteroids
The discovery was made during an official research mission conducted under the International Astronomical Research Collaboration (IASC). Through detailed analysis of astronomical data, Aryan identified two previously unrecorded main-belt asteroids,…
UK Launches Quick-Release Hijab to Win Muslim Policewomen
DMU is already seeing interest from sister authorities such as the paramedics and the private sector. Det Sgt Yassin Desai, the founder of Leicestershire Police's Association of Muslim Police, called…
Israel Ranks Lowest in Global Brand Index for Second Consecutive
Japan, Germany, Canada, Italy, Switzerland and Britain ranked among the highest, while Israel came behind countries including India, Kenya, Russia, Ukraine and Namibia. The Palestinian Authority, not an officially recognised…
Iran President Warns of Wider Conflict, Accuses US, Israel, Europe
Pezeshkian said Iran’s armed forces remain prepared despite economic and political pressure. He stated that military strength, equipment, and manpower stand stronger than during earlier attacks by Israel and the…
Somalia, Arab Countries Say Israeli Recognition of Somaliland Breaches International
The Somali government refuses to recognise Somaliland as an independent state, considers it an integral part of its territory, and views any direct deals or engagement with it as a…
Libya: Message through Pakistan
This background gives the Saudi source’s narrative a measure of “political logic.” If Libya, via Kufra, has indeed become an influential supply hub in Sudan’s war, then any party seeking…
