Chennai: The Madras High Court has overturned a disciplinary action taken against a Muslim constable who was penalized for wearing a beard. The court deemed the punishment excessively harsh, citing India’s rich diversity of religions and customs. Justice L. Victoria Gowri’s ruling emphasized that maintaining a trimmed beard is consistent with the Muslim constable’s religious…
In a landmark ruling with profound legal implications, the Jammu & Kashmir High Court has decisively ruled that the mere utterance of the word ‘Talaq’ three times by a husband does not suffice to terminate a Muslim marriage. Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul delivered this pivotal judgement, underscoring significant requirements for the dissolution of marital bonds…
Mumbai: On June 28, the Muslim Welfare Association of Maharashtra reiterated its demand for a 5% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions, as previously ruled by the Bombay High Court. The group also called for political reservations, highlighting the decreasing representation of Muslims in state assemblies and parliament. Support for this demand has been…
Hyderabad: A coalition of social, political, and religious groups has launched a campaign to protect the Anees-ul-Ghurba orphanage after its transfer to the Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society (TMREIS). The move has ignited a political dispute between the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and the ruling Congress party. Campaign leaders are determined to restore…
Aligarh: Prof. Mohammad Mobin from Aligarh Muslim University’s Department of Applied Chemistry has been appointed Vice Chancellor of Cluster University, Srinagar, for a three-year term. A distinguished academic with 40 years of experience, Prof. Mobin has supervised numerous research projects, authored over 180 papers, and received multiple awards for his contributions to corrosion science. He…
Maintenance Rights Upheld for Divorced Muslim Women The Supreme Court of India has ruled that divorced Muslim women are entitled to seek maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), which applies to all married women regardless of their religion. This ruling clarifies that the rights provided under the Muslim Women (Protection of…
New Delhi: Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind (M) has called on the Union Government to enact specific legislation to address the growing incidents of Islamophobia in the country. The organization emphasized that national progress is hindered by religious hatred and condemned the increasing attacks against the Muslim community. During its two-day Governing Council meeting held at its headquarters…
Bengaluru: Ayesha Khanum, a former DD journalist, has been appointed as the new president of the Karnataka Media Academy. This marks the first time a woman journalist from a minority community has been chosen for this role. The appointment, recommended by KV Prabhakar, media advisor to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, underscores a commitment to social, regional,…
London: Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Association of Muslim Scholars, affirmed that the League prioritizes promoting global peace and societal harmony through impactful initiatives and programs, rather than engaging in politics. Speaking at the British Woolf Institute, Al-Issa referenced the Makkah Document, emphasizing the importance…
Visionaries are the true leaders of any generation, possessing the foresight to anticipate future needs and guide others effectively. Intelligence is essential for such farsightedness, as it provides the foundation for vision, direction, and the incentive to reach goals. Key Attributes of Visionary Leaders: 1. Clarity of Purpose: • Visionary leaders have a clear understanding…
