Baku: The Faith Pavilion at COP29, organized by the Muslim Council of Elders, witnessed the launch of the “Women, Faith, and Climate” global alliance. This initiative aims to mobilize women religious leaders worldwide to combat climate change and amplify women-led climate action efforts. The alliance brings together over 50 women religious leaders from eight major…
Hyderabad: Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) held a three-day national conclave in Wadi-e-Huda, Hyderabad, from November 15–17, 2024. The event, attended by over 15,000 members, focused on pressing local, national, and international issues, culminating in resolutions addressing key challenges. Addressing Communal Tensions JIH expressed grave concern over the rising communal violence in India, highlighting attacks on individuals,…
New Delhi: Veteran journalist Syed Khalid Husain has been awarded the Singapore Community Long Service Award by the People’s Association (PA), a statutory board established in 1960 to foster multicultural harmony and active citizenry in Singapore. Husain, originally from India, has had an illustrious 47-year career in English and Urdu journalism across India, the UAE,…
Bengaluru: Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani (68) was re-elected as President of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) during its 29th session held on November 23–24 at Darul Uloom Sabeel-ur-Rashad in Bengaluru, Karnataka’s largest religious seminary. A noted scholar and jurist, Maulana Rahmani is respected across Islamic schools of thought. He has authored significant…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju emphasized the government’s commitment to making Haj 2025 a seamless experience, underscoring its significance as a cornerstone of the strong bilateral relationship between India and Saudi Arabia. Speaking at the Conference of Chairpersons of State and UT Haj Committees, he launched the upgraded…
Syed Ubaidur Rahman, a New Delhi-based author and historian, has sparked discussions with his latest book, Peaceful Expansion of Islam in India. Known for works like Forgotten Muslim Empires of South India and Biographical Encyclopaedia of Indian Muslim Freedom Fighters, Rahman presents a fresh perspective on Islam’s spread in India. In this interview, he discusses…
He Muslims of India, throughout history, have faced the challenge of adapting to a changing political landscape. From the fall of the Muslim empire to British colonial rule, efforts to restore Muslim power and governance were unsuccessful. Despite these struggles, Indian Muslims continued their fight for freedom, joining forces with patriots to achieve independence. After…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has issued another circular mandating a survey of madrasas in the state, raising concerns among madrasa committees about the intent and methods employed. The circular, released by the Congress-led Siddaramaiah government on October 21, instructed police officers to gather detailed information about madrasa operations, including management committees, staff, student enrollment, and…
ALIGARH: Dr. Irfan Ali, from the Department of Statistics and Operations Research, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), was a keynote speaker at the AMAIECO 2024 international conference held at the University of Algiers 3, Algeria. Dr. Ali’s talk, titled “Integrating Mathematical Optimization Modelling with Triple Bottom Line Sustainability for UN SDGs”, focused on the United Nations’…
Aligarh: The Department of Education, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), successfully concluded a ten-day ICSSR-sponsored workshop on “Qualitative Research Methodology with 21st Century Skills” with a valedictory function. Focus on 21st Century Skills Prof. P.K. Dashora, Vice Chancellor of Mangalayatan University, Aligarh, addressed the gathering as the chief guest. Speaking on “21st Century Skills and Viksit…
