Syed Ubaidur Rahman’s Peaceful Expansion of Islam in India offers an in-depth, well-researched account of how Islam spread in India through peaceful means. The book highlights the early influence of Arab traders, particularly on the Malabar coast, where Islam arrived during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad. Rahman discusses the significant role of Sufi saints like…
ALIGARH: A gathering of esteemed scholars and academicians convened at Sir Syed Academy, Aligarh Muslim University, to discuss Dr. Laurence Gautier’s recent book, Between Nation and ‘Community’: Muslim Universities and Indian Politics After Partition. The event explored the complex interplay of community, nation, secularism, nationalism, Muslim identity, and the evolution of Muslim universities. Organized in…
NEW DELHI: At a Press Club of India (PCI) memorial on September 16, historian Dr. Swapna Liddle celebrated Moulvi Muhammad Baqir’s contributions during the 1857 Revolt. Liddle emphasized Baqir’s crucial role in the rebellion and his pioneering influence on Indian journalism, addressing issues like British exploitation and racial inequality. PCI President Gautam Lahiri praised Baqir’s…
NEW DELHI: The story of Abdul Hamid, an Indian Army hero from the 1965 Indo-Pak War, will now be taught to Class 6 students through a new NCERT social studies chapter titled “Veer Abdul Hamid.” The chapter, along with a poem about the National War Memorial in New Delhi, aims to instill patriotism and the…
Aligarh, September 9: Prof. Zia ur Rehman Siddiqui from the Centre of Advanced Study, Department of Urdu at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has been awarded the prestigious National Urdu Award by the Madhya Pradesh Urdu Academy, Ministry of Culture, Government of Madhya Pradesh. This honor recognizes his significant contributions to Urdu literature and research. The…
New Delhi: Bangalore is set to host the All India Muslim Personal Law Board’s (AIMPLB) annual session on November 23-24, 2024. In preparation for this event, a reception committee has been established, consisting of representatives from various schools of thought, religious organizations, community groups, and notable public figures. This decision was made during a consultative…
Former Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Vice-Chancellor Zameer Uddin Shah has approached the Supreme Court, criticizing the increasing use of “bulldozer justice” the practice of demolishing properties of individuals accused of crimes. Shah compared these demolitions, particularly targeting Muslims, to “extrajudicial executions” without due process, including lack of show cause notices or hearings. Shah’s plea, filed…
ALIGARH : The Department of History, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), in collaboration with the Centre for Advanced Studies (CAS), hosted the second round of the Sir Syed Lecture Series on September 17 and 18. The event brought together two renowned scholars, Prof. Arshad Islam, former Chairperson of the Department of History at the International Islamic…
HYDERABAD: Syed Moosa Kaleem Al-Falahi, Chief Business and Investment Officer of the Islamic Bank of Afghanistan, has been awarded the prestigious Global Islamic Finance Award 2024 at the Global Islamic Finance Conference in Male, Maldives. The event, organized by the Maldivian government and Cambridge IFA, attracted notable Islamic finance leaders, including former Maldives President Mohamed…
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced the establishment of the Singapore College of Islamic Studies, aimed at nurturing future Islamic leaders in the multi-ethnic city-state. Unveiled during his National Day Rally on August 18, this initiative, in development since 2016, aims to train religious scholars (asatizah) to provide relevant guidance in Singapore’s diverse context. Wong…
