The Veiled West
Vol. XLVII No. 14
Date: July 5, 2009
It wasn’t ‘Best for the West’
Democracy is a wonderful thing as long as the results put the right people in power. So when Ahmadinejad was swept back into power many people across the world began…
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The media reports on various issues have been always a matter of concern for the people who have been victims of lethal crimes.
Only a Sign of Modesty
It is one of the great ironies of our world today that the very same headscarf is revered as a sign of ‘holiness’ when worn by Catholic Nuns, and is…
A Judicious Act
The previous UPA government which passed the UAPA Bill in a knee-jerk response to the Mumbai terror attack has acted judiciously this time,
Muslims and Their Endless Theological Disputations
Auron ka hai Payaam aur, mera Payaam aur hai, Ishq key dardmand ka tarz-e-kalaam aur hai! (Iqbal)
Mian Tufail Muhammad (1914-2009)
Mian Tufail Muhammad, former Amir of Jamaat Islami Pakistan breathed his last on June 25. He was 95.
AI AWARDS JAILED AZERI JOURNALIST
An Azerbaijani newspaper editor jailed after criticising the government has been given Amnesty International’s award for journalism under threat. At a ceremony in London, the human-rights group urged Azerbaijan to…
FORMER KOSOVO PREMIER ARRESTED
Former Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku has been arrested in Bulgaria on charges of committing war crimes during the 1998-1999 war.
HARIRI NAMED TO FORM LEBANON GOVT
Propelled in the heart of Lebanese politics following the death of his father four years ago, Saad Hariri, son of slain ex-premier Rafiq Hariri,
UN HEARS APPALLING GAZA WAR TESTIMONY
A UN human rights mission on June 28 heard gruesome testimonies about Israel’s three-week military onslaught against the sealed-off Gaza Strip, which killed and maimed thousands of civilians.
US REDEPLOYMENT TESTS IRAQ SECURITY
As the US army readies to redeploy its combat troops outside Iraqi cities, there are some concerns regarding the ability of Iraqi forces to pass this test and maintain security.
AMNESTY BLASTS SWISS MINARET BAN PLAN
Amnesty International on June 28 blasted a far-right campaign to ban minaret construction in Switzerland, warning the drive aims to exploit fears of Muslims and encourage xenophobia for political gains.
1,184 KILLED IN POLICE CUSTODY IN INDIA SINCE 2001
As many as 1,184 people were killed in police custody in India in the last eight years with Maharashtra topping the chart with 192 deaths, a report said on June…
SADHVI PRAGYA SINGH’S AIDE HELD FOR ATTACKING CHURCHES
An alleged aide of Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, prime accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, has been arrested for his “involvement” in various attacks on churches in Delhi and…
AMU VC CONFERRED NCC COL. COMMANDANT RANK
The Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis was on June 25 conferred the honorary rank of Colonel Commandant on behalf of Director General of NCC. Before…
AMU TO HOLD COMBINED ADMISSION TEST FOR M.PHIL AND PH.D.
The Aligarh Muslim University will hold a Combined Admission Test (CAT) for admission to M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses except the Faculty of Unani Medicine.
SIO OPPOSES COMMERCIALISATION OF EDUCATION
“Government can take the help of private partners, but the real problem is commercialisation and we’re against commercialisation of Education”, reiterated Mr. Suhail K.K., National President of Students Islamic Organisation…
Beyond Politics: People for Sale in Hungry World
One might be tempted to dismiss the recent findings of the US State Department on human trafficking as largely political. But do not be too hasty.
A Day with Many Names
It is well-known that Allah has ninety-nine beautiful names and that His last Messenger has ninety-names too. It is also well-known that the Qur’ān has several names too.
Salt in Doughnut
A Case Study of Islamic Madrasas: With Special Reference To The Sachar Committee Report (Radiance, 21-27 June) by Mahmood Alam Siddiqui is really a very informative article indeed.
Muslim Aspirations and Congress Commitment
Before the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress party in its manifesto declared, “The Indian National Congress is irrevocably committed to ensuring that the Constitutional rights of all minorities in public…
Khamnei vs Mousavi Conflict should not Become Ali vs Muawiyya
Power has its own dynamics and contradictions. Power politics divides, but it has its own grey areas too. Sometimes it really becomes difficult to give a moral judgment yet one…
When Vajpayee Asked What Hindutva is Yeh Hindutva kya hota
Like Socialism, Hindutva is now like a hat that has lost its shape, and, therefore, can fit on any head. It can be tailored to suit any situation.
A New Seerah Book ‘unique in its kind, novel in
Numerous books have been written on the life of Prophet Muhammad (may Allah bless and greet him); millions of millions believers are chanting sallallahu alaihi wasallam every second across the globe. And…
Bring Back Black Money
Public memory is proverbially very short. When the election atmosphere was hotting up some opposition leaders raised the issue of large amounts of hard earned money of India stealthily stashed…
Hijab under the Hammer Again…
Never an item of clothing has been under such scrutiny and dispute as the Islamic clothing hijab.
The Veiled West
M. BURHANUDDIN QASMI comments on French president Nicolas Sarkozy’s move to ban burqa in public life in France and argues that it is tantamount to the very concept of freedom.
Muslim Leaders Slam Sarkozy’s Burqa Remark
Muslim leaders slammed French President Nicolas Sarkozy for describing burqa as a sign of “subservience”, saying it was a “direct attack” on Islamic identity and meant to “provoke” the community. “Sarkozy’s statement…
