HYDERABAD: A delegation from the Karnataka Urdu Academy in Bangalore visited Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) on August 14 and met with Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan. Prof. Hasan highlighted the university’s 26-year commitment to the development and promotion of the Urdu language and literature, journalism, and all aspects of education. He also discussed…
NEW DELHI: In a closely watched election, Salman Khurshid, a distinguished lawyer and former Union minister, has been elected as the new president of the India Islamic Cultural Center (IICC). Khurshid’s victory on August 11, 2024, has been met with relief by many members who feared that the institution might fall under the influence of…
NEW DELHI: In response to the rising tide of hatred and discord across the country, the Women’s Department of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) organized a national webinar titled “Building Bridges Across Divides” on August 20. Held to commemorate Sadbhavana Diwas, the seminar addressed the challenges of communal disharmony and explored strategies to promote peace and prosperity…
BANGALORE: Syed Mumtaz Mansoori, president of the Rifa Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Karnataka Chapter, emphasized that businesses adhering to Sharia and Qur’anic principles will be blessed by Allah. He delivered this message during a business meeting organized by the Rifa Chamber’s Bangalore unit on August 14, where opportunities for expanding trade with African nations…
NEW DELHI: The All-India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and leading Muslim organizations have condemned the Waqf Amendment Bill as a “nefarious scheme to seize and undermine Waqf properties under the guise of protection and transparency.” They have called for the immediate withdrawal of the bill and warned of a nationwide protest if their demands…
Asad Mirza’s book, Demystifying Indian Madrasah and Deobandi Islam, published by Vitasta Publications in New Delhi, spans 280 pages (ISBN: 978-81-19670-76-5, Price: INR 595). The author meticulously traces the evolution of Indian madrasahs, particularly focusing on the Darul Uloom, and the influential role of Deobandi Islam within Indian society. Mirza argues that Deobandi thought in…
In “Jinnah, Shahabuddin & Owaisi: Tackling Muslim Issues in India,” Syed Ali Mujtaba provides a comprehensive examination of the political strategies and challenges faced by Muslim leaders in India over the past century. The book delves into the evolving dynamics of Muslim identity and political power in a democracy, starting with the early 20th century.…
Azamgarh: Renowned scholar Dr. Muhammad Ilyas-ul-Azmi has been honored with the inaugural “Shibli Award” for his outstanding work on Shibliyat, the study of Allama Shibli’s writings. Dr. Zafarul-Islam Khan, Nazim of Darul-Musannefin, presented the award at a ceremony in Darul-Musannefin’s conference hall. The award includes a shawl, a scroll, and a cash prize of fifty…
New Delhi: Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) has launched a national drive aimed at fostering interfaith connections and promoting communal harmony in response to the growing communal tensions in the country. During a two-day national coordinators conference held at the organization’s headquarters, comprehensive plans were developed to combat communalism, strengthen democratic ideals, and promote social justice. Prof.…
In a significant development set to revolutionize air travel for Indian expatriates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), two Dubai-based businessmen have launched a new low-cost airline called Air Kerala. The airline recently received its initial no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Civil Aviation Ministry of India. Entrepreneurs Ayub Kallada and Afi Ahmed spearheaded the initiative,…
