In his latest book, The Alternative: How to Build a Just Economy, author Nick Romeo draws parallels between Leo Tolstoy’s 1886 short story How Much Land Does a Man Need? and the modern challenges of economic inequality. Tolstoy’s timeless parable follows Pahom, a poor farmer whose insatiable greed leads to his demise, underscoring the perils…
In his book “Washington’s Dark Secret,” John Maszka undertakes a crucial mission: to elucidate the disparities between the concepts of “terrorism” and “Islamic extremism.” This endeavor involves dissecting these terms to offer readers a comprehensive understanding of their nuances and implications. As a scholar of terrorism, John Maszka has examined how politics, the media, and…
On April 30, 2024, book lovers and education enthusiasts mourned the end of an era as Reader’s Digest UK closed its print edition after 86 years of publication. The closure coincided with International Book Day, marking a somber occasion for readers worldwide. Editor-in-chief Eva Mackevic shared the sad news on LinkedIn, citing insurmountable financial pressures…
Shikwa-e-Hind: The Political Future of Indian Muslims, published by Simon and Schuster in 2024, offers a comprehensive exploration of the political trajectory and challenges faced by Indian Muslims. Endorsed by esteemed scholars like Prof. Christopher Jaffrelot, Prof. Barbara Metcalf, and Prof. Amrita Basu, the book is timely and significant. Overview of Indian Muslim Politics Mujibur…
Indian researcher and thinker Zafar-ul-Islam Khan has completed a new English translation of the meanings of the Holy Quran, a project that took him 11 years. This work, which represents a significant contribution from Indian Muslims in recent decades, aims to provide a more accurate and accessible version of the Quran’s meanings. In an interview…
The Five Lives Generally, we speak of two lives, the life on this earth and the aqirath which is the life after our death. But it is a lesser-known fact that we had a life before this life in the world. Imam Abdallah ibn Alawi Al–Haddad in his famous book “The Lives of Man” gives…
A groundbreaking achievement was accomplished by Al-Maha Rashid Al-Meiri, a three-year-old girl from the United Arab Emirates, as she became the world’s youngest writer by publishing two children’s novels titled “Flower” and “Honeybee.” Al-Maha’s remarkable accomplishment, selling over 1,000 copies of her books within 24 hours, earned her a place in the Guinness Book of…
Book Title: SUKHUNWARAN-E-MYSORE (Urdu) Name of the author: S. Moinuddin Pasha Publishers: Anjuman-e-Hadeeqat-ul-Adab, Mysore Year of publication: 2023 Number of pages: 196 Price: Rs. 200 Copies can be had from: United Minorities Credit Cooperative Society Ltd. 18th West Cross, Ashoka Road, Mysore. Phone: 0821-2444406, 0821-4257024, 0821-2450024 Sukhunwaran-E-Mysore Mysore, a historical hub of literary and creative…
This review delves into Amar Sohal’s book ‘The Muslim Secular,’ encapsulating its exploration of India’s struggle for Independence and partition through the perspectives of three influential Muslim leaders. Sohal navigates the complexities of identity, representation, and politics within the Muslim community against the backdrop of historical and sociopolitical challenges. The narrative commences with Maulana Abul…
The book ‘Essays on the Changing Nature of the Indian State’ is a commentary on contemporary India. The book tries to capture such nuances of the changing nature of the Indian state from the Nehruvian era to the Modi era. The book Essays Changing Nature of Indian State’ is edited by Dr. Syed Ali Mujtaba…
