Where is Compensation for US Terrorism?
Vol. XLV No.10
Date: September 16, 2007
Muslim Empowerment
The letter by Mr. Mushir Ahmad (Radiance, 2-8 September) under the heading, ‘Muslim Empowerment or Muslim Enslavement’ tries to find a solution to the problems of the Indian Muslim Community…
Women Empowerment or Hypocrisy
Empowerment of women does not mean that they are empowered. Women should not be overburdened in the name of empowerment. They must not share the responsibilities of men. It will…
BJP’s Hullabaloo
There is a lot of fuss in the BJP camp about the implementation of Sachar Commission recommendations, as the BJP leaders claim that the report is “distorted, politically motivated and…
Many More Need to be Banned
Banning some indecent TV advertisements for underwear after their being aired for so long is a delayed decision, which will rather give much more publicity that too free to the products…
Asking Questions: The Stuff of Human Life
Auron ka hai Payaam aur, mera Payaam aur hai, / Ishq key dardmand ka tarz-e-kalaam aur hai!
KENYA: IMAMS SUPPORT RAILA ODINGA
Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya (CIPK) announced support for Raila Odinga’s bid for presidency. Speaking in Mombasa
RAFSANJANI ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF ASSEMBLY OF EXPERTS
Former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, 73, has been elected the new chairman of Iran’s Assembly of Experts.
FUNDS NEEDED FOR MAURITANIAN REFUGEES
The UN refugee agency is asking donors for US$7 million to help tens of thousands of Mauritanians return home nearly 20 years after ethnic fighting forced them to leave.
US DISGUSTED AT UAE-IRAN TRADE
Iran considers the recent US pressure on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to restrict trade with the Islamic Republic as “illegal” and it would jeopardize the region’s economy.
ISRAEL PLANNING TO DIVIDE THE AL AQSA MOSQUE — SHEIKH
Sheikh Raed Salah, head of the Islamic Movement in Israel sent a letter to Arab leaders, and kings, in addition to heads of Islamic and Arab Societies in the Arab…
LOW SALARIES IN TEACHING JOBS IN SHARJAH AND AJMAN
Expatriates who applied online for teaching jobs in government schools are now declining to appear for interviews. After the announcement of vacancies, the Sharjah Education Zone had received 164 applications…
LUGGAGE STORAGE FACILITY NEAR THE JAMRAT BRIDGE
In a major move to ensure the safety of Haj pilgrims, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will introduce a luggage storage facility near the Jamrat area.
EDITOR’S TRIAL IN MORACCO
Ahmed Benchemsi, the editor of the sister weeklies Nichane and Tel Quel, is being tried on a charge of “disrespect for the king” under article 41 of the press law.…
STOP HARASSMENT OF INNOCENT MUSLIMS: IMC
Expressing shock at the news reports that a number of Muslims have been picked up by the police after the August 25 twin blasts, Indian Muslim Council-USA demanded justification on…
SPECIAL FACILITIES FOR MUSLIM INMATES IN PUNJAB JAILS
Acting on a petition submitted by Shahi Imam of Ludhiana and Ameer Majlis Ahrar-i-Islam Maulana Habeebur Rahman Thani Ludhianavi, Minister for Jails, Punjab, Hira Singh Gabria has assured that special…
SC PROVIDES MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE TO MUSLIM WOMEN
The Supreme Court of India has passed an order to provide maintenance allowance to Muslim women from their husbands under Section 125. The Apex Court in its June 5, 2007…
NOW DIRECT HAJ FLIGHTS FROM VARANASI
Haj pilgrims from eastern Uttar Pradesh will now be able to fly to Saudi Arabia directly from Varanasi. A decision to this effect was taken by the Union Civil Aviation…
MAULANA MUKHTAR AHMAD NADWI IS NO MORE
Former Ameer Markazi Jamiat Ahle Hadith and founder member and vice-president of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) Maulana Mukhtar Ahmad Nadwi breathed his last in Mumbai on…
From Isolation to Islam
Jenna Govan was born into an Australian family. Her parents divorced when she was young, and she grew up with her mother and younger brother. This small family went to…
Sponsored Trips: A Move to Shut Opponents’ Mouths
SOROOR AHMED argues that sponsored trips to the neo-colonialist countries should be shunned as they tend to dent cutting edge of Muslim opinion makers.
Prof. Akhtarul Wasey wasn’t Part of the Muslim Delegation to
[We are publishing the rejoinder verbatim and sincerely apologise for the inadvertent mistake which crept into the article. _ Editor.]
A Prayer for the Coming Ramadhan
MAY the sacred moon of the coming holy month,
Long Term Objectives of Ramadhan
In accordance with the Messenger of Allah’s (peace and blessings of Allah be with him) instructions regarding Ramadhan, let us analyse what we stand to achieve in the month of…
Senseless Utterances is Not History nor Diplomacy, Mr Ronen Sen!
SOROOR AHMED says that the US cannot be termed as our best friend. He compares the Soviet Union’s attitude towards us with that of US, and concludes that our diplomats…
Police Barbarism
The ideal purpose of the police can be best described in the following words which spell out the duties of Law Enforcement Officers as laid down in International Code of…
Muslims Irked over BJP Minority Morcha’s Political Stint
By making a political announcement before the Friday prayers, the BJP National Minority Morcha seemed to have committed a major faux pass that resulted in evoking a strong protest by…
Yeh Hai Dilli Meri Jaan
There you are again. Reading this column after a long gap. You might be wondering what has been happening in the Capital all this while. Well, well, the last few…
Insurance Fact File
According to law and economics insurance is a form of risk management used to protect oneself against the risk of a future loss. When one subscribes to an insurance policy…
A Long Wait for Justice
The Muslims, who are a 150 million strong community in India, are getting impatient at their long wait to get justice and a fair share in the developmental benefits of…
Where is Compensation for US Terrorism?
SYED TAUSIEF AUSAF lashes out at the US policies which are based on injustice and deceit, and asks when justice would be meted out to the ever increasing number of…
