Republic in Peril
Vol. XLIX No. 44
Date: February 5, 2012
The Big Bang One Of The Proofs Of Creation
It is quite hard to upset the equilibrium between the elements that are essential to life on Earth. You do not suddenly start breathing carbon monoxide or floating away from…
Khadījah Al-kubra-iii (may Allah Be Pleased With Her)
In a famous incident, related by Ibn Saad, a man called Akeef came to Makkah for some trade, probably of Eitr, and stayed in the house of Abbas.
A ‘national Shame’
The recent HUNGaMA (Hunger and Malnutrition) report which says that – 42 per cent of Indian children under-five are malnourished, and 59 per cent of them suffer from moderate to…
Office Of Profit
It refers to reports about Union government considering to further liberalise provision of disqualifying Parliamentarians for being on ‘Office of Profit’ by bringing more such offices under the exempted category.
Order To Probe All Gujarat Fake Encounters A Welcome Move
The Supreme Court’s order to probe all the fake encounters which occurred from 2002 to 2006 is a welcome move.
Acknowledging And Thanking God
If you realise that everything you have is a gift to you from God Almighty, then, every time you open your mouth, what right do you have to say anything…
Israel Must Eschew Its Oppressive Policies: Lit Fest
Attempts to find a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict either through a two-State arrangement or recognition of a government acceptable to both sides would succeed only if Israel upholds the…
Iran Could Ban Eu Oil Exports
A law to be debated in Iran’s parliament on Jan 29 may halt oil exports to the European Union as early as next week, foiling an EU plan to phase…
Fatah Slams Republican Candidates For Anti-palestinian Remarks
The Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah movement on Jan 27 harshly slammed US Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich for their anti-Palestinian remarks. Dimitri Diliani, a Jerusalem-based member…
384 Children Killed So Far In Syria: Unicef
At least 384 children have been killed during Syria’s 10-month uprising and virtually the same number has been jailed, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Jan 27. “As…
Arabs Asks Davos Participants To Invest In Arab, African States
Leaders of the Arab Spring sought to assure the world’s elite in Davos that the rise of political Islam is not a threat to democracy, and pleaded for help creating…
Egyptians Mark First Anniversary Of ‘friday Of Rage’
Large marches of protesters chanting antimilitary slogans streamed from mosques around Cairo to join tens of thousands massed in central Tahrir Square in a new uprising anniversary rally on Jan…
Ikhwan Wins Majority Of Parliamentary Seats In Egypt
Egypt’s Islamic parties led by the Muslim Brotherhood clinched two thirds of seats in Parliament in historic polls after the ouster of Hosni Mubarak, official results showed on Jan 21.
Poona College Student Saves Lives
Sharif Ibrahim Kutty, a student of MCA at Poona College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Pune showed extraordinary courage and saved thousands of lives which the driver, Santosh Mane must…
5 More Crib Deaths In Malda; Toll 40
Five more babies died at the West Bengal Government-run Malda Sadar Hospital, taking the toll to 40 in the last 10 days, officials said. The hospital authorities said four of…
23% Candidates Never Filed Returns
Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab Sukhbir Sing Badal earns Rs 4.58 crore a year and makes the maximum money among all candidates in the election fray. Following him at second…
‘muslim’ Village Caught In Oblivion
It is the only village in the state where Muslims form almost the entire population. “There is no other village, at least in Punjab,” says Najib Khan, a former sarpanch.
Prison Diaries Reveal A Sordid Tale Of Torture And Humiliation
On Jun 9, 2002, Iftikhar Gilani’s house was raided from 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., after which he was arrested, charged under the Official Securities Act and sentenced to 14…
Modi’s Fast A Political Chicanery: Indian American Group
Indian American Muslim Council, an advocacy group dedicated to safeguarding India’s pluralist and tolerant ethos, has decried Mr. Narendra Modi’s attempts to project himself as a champion of peace and…
Association For Protection Of Civil Rights Strongly Condemns Jmi
Association for Protection of Civil Rights strongly condemns Jamia Millia Islamia for sending a legal notice of defamation worth Rs. 50 lakh to a noted RTI activist and terms it as…
Muslims Should Shed Minority Tag And Empower Themselves: K. Rahman
Muslims in the country should shed their “minority syndrome” and look at themselves as the second-biggest chunk of India’s population in order to find solutions to their socioeconomic problems, Rajya…
Waqf Properties Under Adverse Possession Of Up Govt.
In a long period of history, Indian Muslims, in order to fulfil their religious and community needs and keeping in mind public welfare and Allah’s pleasure, donated and gave away…
The Struggle Continues Us Vs. Genuine Reforms At The United
The country that has long been known to abuse its powers and privileges in the United Nations is now leading a campaign to reform the same organisation.
Forthcoming U.p. Elections Not A Bright Picture
The forthcoming elections in Punjab, U.P., Uttarakhand, coming soon after the farcical debate on corruption in the context of Parliament’s fiasco on Lokpal Bill, some expected greater pressure on political…
Pulling Pakistan Back From The Brink
Pakistan’s political drama is on centre stage. The government of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), after locking horns with the powerful army and judiciary, is battling for a graceful exit…
The Concept Of Options In Sales And Hoarding
Two parties signing a business deal are free to negotiate terms of their transaction while they are in the bargaining process. Once the negotiation session is over and the transaction…
On Finding Stray Things
Zaid bin Khalid al-Juhani relates that a person asked Allah’s Apostle (may Allah bless and greet him) about picking up stray articles, whereupon he said: “Make announcement about it for…
Allah Doesn’t Wrong Men
Surely Allah does not wrong men; they rather wrong themselves. (But today they are oblivious of everything except enjoyment of worldly life.) And on the Day when He will muster…
The Confused State
Uttar Pradesh, being the most populous State with over 21 crore citizens, is also the most important State in the electoral battle. The position of parties here has a direct…
Great Responsibility Of Muslims
Muslims in India are over joyous on having Jamia Millia Islamia gained the minority status. Reportings in Urdu newspapers are full of celebrations and greetings even after passing of several…
Republic In Peril
DR. S. AUSAF SAIED VASFI paints a dismal but graphic picture of moral and ethical degeneration in the Indian Republic and voices concern over the fast diminishing values not finding place…
