Some individuals may indulge in sacrilege. But on official level the West has not been found wanting in endorsement of Muslim presence and influence of Islam. The trashy film Innocence of Muslims has caused a good amount of outrage around the world. The mayhem in Pakistan has claimed 17 lives. The American envoy to Libya…
Dr. Hakeem Syed Khaleefathullah was felicitated here at a public function on completion of 50 years of service to the world of medicine. Prince Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali, Prince of Arcot was the Chief Guest at the function held at Amir Mahal. He presented a memento and honored Dr. Khaleefathullah for his 50 years of…
Nursing students of the Al-Ameen Fatima College of Nursing, Bijapur, observed “heritage day” on October 13, 2012. The event was followed by visits to important landmarks in Bijapur city. The students gathered at the Gol Gumbaz, with the support of the local in-charge official of the Archeological survey of India (ASI) at Bijapur, who provided…
Vartha Bharathi entered its 10 year of publication and a programme was organised at the Town hall in Mangalore recently. The event portrayed the efforts initiated in 2003 with a single minded vision to serve as a voice of the voiceless by a handful of visionaries. It was not just a media venture, but a…
Built with funds from the Shillong Muslim Union, many Hindus have also helped in building the Madina Masjid, which is reaching out to people of all faiths. Madina Masjid, an imposing and resplendent structure of glass dome and glass minarets, was formally opened last fortnight in Meghalaya’s capital. “It is an architectural marvel,” said Congress…
In a reflection of Hindu-Muslim amity, Muslim artisans are giving final touches to Ravana’s effigies for Dassera celebrations. Work here is being carried out on war footing to prepare effigies of Ravana and his brothers Meghnath and Kumbhkaran. Year after year, Muslim artisans from Uttar Pradesh come especially to Fatehgarh Sahib district to prepare effigies…
Enrolment in voters’ list was emphasized. Concern expressed over purchase of voters ID cards by vested interest prior to polling day. with the elections to the Karnataka Assembly approaching, the Karnataka Muslim Muttahida Mahaz (KMMA) began its exercise to influence the Muslim voting pattern with its first conclave held on October 20. The elections are…
The participation of Muslims in political process is minimal. According to a study by Honnurali earlier this year conducted in DK and Gulbarga districts, the Muslim participation in electoral process is much lower than the national average. Honnurali classifies 15 stages of political participation and examines to what extent Muslims in the above mentioned districts…
A new woman mayor in Bosnia who is the first in her country and the continent to wear the hijab headscarf, said Tuesday her election was “a model for Europe and Islam.” “This is a great victory of democracy. My fellow citizens showed a great open spirit because they elected me first as a woman…
Eastern France largest mosque was opened on September 28 in Strasbourg by France Interior Minister Manuel Valls. The Strasbourg mosque, which was designed by Italian architect Paolo Portoghesi and seats 1,500 worshippers, was completed after more than 20 years of infighting between right and left wing administrations in Strasbourg. France new Grand Mosque has a…
