Bangladesh’s 13th Parliamentary Elections: A Resounding Victory for BNP Amidst Challenges and Controversies
Vol. LXIII No. 46
Date: February 22, 2026
Elections and Referendum Can Make Bangladesh an Ideal Neighbour
The elections resulted in a clear victory for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, signalling a decisive mandate for political transition. Equally significant was the strong parliamentary…
The Qur’an Indicates Life and Sex in Plants
Here the Qur’an says that the earth grows plants in sexual pairs indicating the presence of the male-sex and the female-sex in plants which are attracting each other. Sex can’t…
The Real Intent of Fasting
Fasting enables the believers to abstain from what has been forbidden by the Shari’ah, the worldly temptations notwithstanding.
The Blessings of Fasting
If the spirit of fast is fully observed, viz. the mind, heart and tongue join in the fast, it will become evident how fast becomes a shield against sins.
Bangladesh Backs Sweeping Constitutional Overhaul in Referendum
Polling took place in 299 of the country’s 300 constituencies after voting was suspended in one seat following the death of a candidate from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (BJI). While the High…
Bangladesh’s 13th Parliamentary Elections: A Resounding Victory for BNP Amidst
As Bangladesh embarks on this new chapter, the eyes of the world will remain firmly fixed on the country’s ability to navigate the complexities of governance, reform, and national unity.…
Vanished Without Answers India’s Missing Persons Crisis in an Age
India’s missing persons crisis is not a sudden emergency but a chronic structural challenge shaped by poverty, migration, gender inequality, and technological change. Judicial interventions, rising public awareness, and investigative…
Assam’s Hate Politics on Trial: Will the SC Ever Help
With multiple complaints, FIR demands, and PILs pending before Gauhati High Court and Supreme Court, the case represents a test of India’s institutional capacity to respond to allegations of hate…
US-India Trade Framework Sparks a Political Firestorm
SKM warns that including agriculture and dairy in the final agreement could trigger protests on the scale of the agitation that forced the repeal of three farm laws.
The Salt of Suspicion: Why the ‘Food Jihad’ Narrative is
As a society, we must ask: Is the stomach truly the next frontier for communal division? If we allow the salt of suspicion to be rubbed into every meal, the…
Sharp Cuts in Budgetary Allocations for Minority Education Schemes Raise
The most drastic cut has been observed in funding for madrasas under the Scheme for Providing Education in Madrasas/Minorities (SPEMM). The scheme had an allocation of around ₹174 crore in…
Epstein Files and the Crisis of Western Moral Imagination
Many have forgotten that long before the sexual revolution of the last century, Western societies themselves upheld certain basic norms of morality and conservatism in social life. It is time…
First Gaza, Then the World: The Global Danger of Israeli
Without a constitution, Israel exists in a legal vacuum where the “exception” is the rule. In this space, racial laws, territorial expansion, and even genocide are permitted so long as…
JIH Karnataka, Rifah Chamber of Commerce Host Workshop for Female
Delivering the keynote address, Er. Syed Mumtaz Mansoori, President of Rifah Chamber of Commerce, Karnataka, reflected on the responsibilities of women in the light of the Qur’an and Hadith. He…
The Burden of an Unjust Decision
The Aalim advised him, “Arshad Sahab, violating the rights of others is a major sin. Seeking forgiveness from Allah alone is not enough; you must seek forgiveness directly from the…
How a Children’s Festival in Hyderabad is Reclaiming Childhood through
Addressing the gathering after unfurling the CIO flag, Dr. Mubashir Ahmed, President of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Greater Hyderabad, struck a chord with the parents in attendance. “We live in an age…
Ramadan Begins before the Moon is Seen
Ramadan begins before the moon is seen: Preparing early for Ramadan is an act of Ibadah. It shows our desire to make the most of this spiritual opportunity. One step…
Protection of Angels from Errors
The opinions of the commentators who link the high status to only specific angels who bring down messages of Allah and those who are near to Him, are based on…
Bajrang Dal Assault on Cattle Transporters Sparks Outrage in Hyderabad
Majlis Bachao Tehreek spokesperson Amjedullah Khan said the victims approached Vanasthalipuram Police after the assault. He alleged that police booked the victims and seized their vehicle. Authorities shifted the calves…
Complaints against Sitting Judges Rise 51% in a Decade: Law
The information came in response to a question raised in the Lok Sabha by MP MatheswaranV.S. He sought details on complaints involving sexual misconduct, corruption and other serious impropriety against…
SIR in West Bengal:Nearly 5 Lakh Voters Skip Hearings
State Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal clarified that voters excluded from the final list will still have opportunities to apply for corrections. He emphasised that revisions are an ongoing process,…
HC Questions Nagpur Civic Body Over Demolition of Muslim Man’s
Municipal officials described the demolition at Sanjaybag Colony as action against an unauthorised structure. Khan’s family told the court that authorities acted in a haste and gave no proper opportunity…
Singapore Leads Global Religious Diversity as Muslims Emerge Fastest Growing
Globally, Christians remain the largest religious group at 2.3 billion, or 28.8% of the population. Muslims are the fastest growing group. Their numbers increased by 347 million between 2010 and…
Why Makkah’s Grand Mosque Marble Remains Cool under Intense Sunlight
The expansive open area of the Mataf courtyard further contributes to temperature regulation. Continuous airflow across the wide surface, combined with the constant movement of pilgrims, helps reduce heat buildup…
Gaza Hosts 1st Football Tournament in over 2 Years
The game finished in a draw, as did the following match between Beit Hanoun and Al-Shujaiya.The scorelines mattered little. Fans pressed against the chain-link fence at Palestine Pitch in the…
Al Jazeera Probe Finds Israel Used US-Supplied Thermal Weapons in
The report recounts cases such as Yasmin Mahani, who searched the ruins of al-Tabin school in Gaza City after an Aug. 2024 strike. Her husband survived with injuries. Their son…
Peace Council or War Council?
Although he brought, specifically for this occasion, Michael Eisenberg, whom he appointed as his personal representative to the “Peace Council,” along with the usual diplomatic team members (Israel’s ambassadors to…
