LEBANON AT STAKE Turkey must Reveal Its Cards
Vol. XLVIII No. 36
Date: December 12, 2010
Mushawarat Voices Concern on National, Muslim Issues
All India Muslim Majlis-E-Mushawarat (AIMMM), in its meeting held on November 27, adopted resolutions on the various issues confronting the Muslims in India.
Set Agenda for Socioeconomic Empowerment of Muslims
The symposium on Socioeconomic Empowerment of Muslims in Plural India held at Saharanpur on November 26 proved
Deaf-mute man regains senses during pilgrimage
A Somali man, who had lost his ability to hear and speak after a bomb explosion in his conflict-battered African country, regained his hearing sense while
Child Labour
December 2, being the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery reminds us the date of the adoption of the United Nations Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic
Demolition of Indian History
Demolition of Babri Masjid is demolition of Indian History. Hindutva extremists cannot fool the world with their skewed version of ‘faith-based
Save the Nation from Another Stint of Slavery
This has reference to Barack Obama’s visit to India, who nicely converted India’s weakness into an opportunity for the U.S. Instead of craving for the permanent membership of the United Nations
Omar Khalidi (1953-2010)
The death of Dr. Omar Khalidi leaves a huge void in the field of Indian Muslim studies in general and in Hyderabad studies in particular. The author of more than…
PA SHUTS DOWN SATELLITE CHANNEL
The Palestinian Interior Ministry on December 4 shut down the office of a private satellite channel in apparent dispute with a top Fatah official.
‘LEAKS DAMAGED US CREDIBILITY’
Former Saudi ambassador to Washington Prince Turki Al-Faisal on December 5 felt that America’s credibility and honesty have been seriously compromised
OIC SEEKS RECONCILIATION BETWEEN MUSLIMS AND WEST
The Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) has emphasised the importance of cultural and interfaith dialogue to promote world peace and stability, and said it was seeking a historic reconciliation between…
GULF LEADERS MEET TO DISCUSS KEY ISSUES
The leaders of six Gulf Arab nations on December 6 came together for talks expected to span from Qatar’s surprise selection to host the 2022 World Cup
IRAN REPORTS NUCLEAR ADVANCE BEFORE TALKS
Iran announced what it called a major step forward in its nuclear programme on December 5, showing determination to pursue it a day before talks with world powers which fear…
TERRORISTS ASSASSINATE IRANIAN SCIENTIST
Unidentified assailants riding motorcycles on November 29 launched separate bomb attacks in Tehran against two of the country’s top nuclear scientists, killing
CAIR ASKS FBI TO PROBE ATTACK ON CALIF. SIKH MISTAKEN
The Sacramento Valley chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SV) on November 29 called on the FBI to investigate a possible bias motive
IB DIDN’T PASS ON 26/11 INFORMATION TO POLICE: HC
Posing several questions to the Maharashtra government on its investigation in the November 26, 2008, attacks in the city, the Bombay High Court asked whether there was a system failure…
FIR AGAINST ANTI-CORRUPTION DEPARTMENT BOSSES
Taking note of bosses in anti-corruption department indulging in corrupt practices, a city court on December 3 ordered registration of a criminal case against joint commissioner
CBI SEEKS SC NOD TO PROBE SHAH’S ROLE IN PRAJAPATI
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has sought the Supreme Court’s nod to probe former Gujarat Home Minister Amit Shah’s role in the killing of Tulsiram Prajapati, an eyewitness
SIT ‘CLEAN CHIT’ TO MODI CREATES UPROAR
Reports that the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) did not find any ‘substantial incriminating evidence’ against Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi in the 2002
‘ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT VERDICT IS A PANCHYATI VERDICT’
The demolition of Babri Masjid is not only a demolition of one mosque but the demolition of the Constitution of India. First, the Constitution has bee
‘MUSLIM LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBLE FOR COMMUNITY BACKWARDNESS’
Sachar Committee has indicated in his report that Muslim leadership is also responsible for the backwardness of Muslims in India. If a Muslim or Christian changes his/her religion to accept…
ISLAM HAS THE MOST EGALITARIAN SYSTEM OF EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF
Noted economist and Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council member V.S. Vyas on December 6 called for giving an “ethical orientation” to the planning process by adopting moral principles common to…
HWF AWARDS 500 MERITORIOUS MUSLIM STUDENTS, 3 BEST MINORITY SCHOOLS
The Delhi-based Human Welfare Foundation awarded 500 meritorious Muslim students and three best minority schools namely Al-Ameen Mission, Moulana Azad Academy and Rahmate Alam Mission of West Bengal
Who’s Afraid of Arundhati Roy?
What is a society without its dreamers, its intellectuals and artistes? It’s like a body without soul, an individual without conscience. Writers and artistes are not just the cream of…
YOUTH CULTURE
Youth are usually said to be the persons of age group 15-24 years of a given population but the National Youth Policy (NYP) 2003, of India defines youth as the…
Invite Everyone to Islam: If You Are Muslim, That Is
Allahu Akbar. The more time you spend in “Allah’s work,” the more time you seem to have on your hands for your own so-called personal needs.
Alternative Concept of History and Future-I
Who are we? Wherefrom have we come? What is the origin of man, society and state? Did our ancestors believe in what we have faith today? Rise and fall of…
Another Voice in Islamhate
Reviewing a book which claims to be “a very detailed illustration of the operating problems dogging Muslim religion” is rather difficult for an objective reviewer. Though an objective reviewer might feel
Be Preserved
Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “One day, I was behind the Prophet (peace an blessings of Allah be to him), who said, ‘O boy, I…
Spending of Believers
And give (O Prophet!) glad tidings to those… whose hearts shiver whenever Allah is mentioned, who patiently bear whatever affliction comes to them, who establish Prayer, and who spend (for…
Unlimited Corruption
Corrupt country: that is how the common Indians name their dear motherland. Citizens of other civilized nations also refer to us in no pleasing terms. To know the details refer…
LEBANON AT STAKE Turkey must Reveal Its Cards
RAMZY BAROUD analyses the Turkish Prime Minister’s recent Visit to Lebanon and urges Turkey to send a clear message to those fanning the flames.
