NEW DELHI: The 20th All India Competition for Memorization and Tafseer of the Holy Qur’an, organized by Markazi Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadees Hind, successfully concluded on August 3-4. Over five hundred students from Islamic seminaries across India participated in the event. Winners in six categories were honored with certificates, cash prizes, and valuable books. During the closing…
India’s hard-won independence came after immense sacrifice and relentless struggle. Thousands were hanged, many imprisoned, and countless lives were given in the fight against British rule. The formal resistance began with the 1857 revolt under Bahadur Shah Zafar, but the seeds of freedom were sown earlier, with Nawab Siraj-ud-Daula’s battle in 1757 at Plassey and…
CHENNAI: The Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) celebrated the 4th AMP National Awards for Social Excellence 2024 on Independence Day at the B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology. The event honored the late Moosa Raza, IAS (Retd.), with a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award, received by his family. Awards were presented to around…
A recent study by the United Service Institution of India (USI) has highlighted a disturbing trend within the Indian armed forces: the increasing incidence of suicides among military personnel. The report reveals that stress from both operational and non-operational assignments is contributing to a growing number of suicides, fratricides, and other non-combat fatalities. Shockingly, the…
MUMBAI: The Mumbai-based voluntary organization “PAHAL” has launched an innovative project aimed at providing long-term employment opportunities to Muslim women facing workplace discrimination. This new initiative addresses both social and economic barriers by offering jobs in sewing and tiffin services. Many Muslim women in Mumbai, particularly in areas like Govindi, encounter significant challenges in securing…
CHENNAI: Sabina, a dedicated nurse from Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiri district, received the prestigious Kalpana Chawla Award for courage and bravery from the Tamil Nadu government during the 78th Independence Day celebrations at Fort St. George on August 15. Chief Minister MK Stalin presented the award in recognition of her exceptional efforts during the Wayanad landslide…
NEW DELHI: Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) Kerala has initiated the first phase of a ₹10 crore rehabilitation project for victims of the Wayanad landslides that occurred on July 30, 2024, claiming over 400 lives. The project, announced by Kerala Jamaat President P. Mujeeburahman, includes providing temporary shelters for vulnerable groups, ensuring education continuity, and creating job…
MUMBAI: The Unity Job Fair, held on Saturday, 17th August, 2024, at Sacred Heart Boys School, Santacruz, Mumbai, marked a significant milestone in the fight against unemployment and intolerance. Organized by the Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) in collaboration with the Pir Makhdum Saheb Charitable Trust (Mahim Dargah) and the Bombay Catholic Sabha (BCS), this…
MUMBAI: The Maulana Azad Ekta Sangh hosted a state-level conference at the Islam Gymkhana on August 24, focusing on the challenges faced by the Muslim community in Maharashtra. The event brought together political figures, journalists, experts, and intellectuals to address key issues. The conference highlighted the marginalization of Muslims in political, social, and economic spheres.…
BANGALORE: In a remarkable act of generosity, Riyaz Ahmed Dalayat, a tailor from the village of Shirahatti in Gadag district, Karnataka, has donated three acres of his hard-earned land to establish schools in his community. Motivated by the lack of educational facilities in his village, Dalayat made this significant contribution to support the education of…
