The crown prince is using charges of fraud and corruption against his political and financial rivals to accumulate all authority in his hand. By Maqbool Ahmed Siraj The Saudi Arabian monarchy, on the road to turning more autocratic and dictatorial, is fast losing grip over the region. Nothing is working out in its favour.…
Here in America, Arjun Sethi, is championing the great Guru’s message of humanity by fighting for the civil rights of Muslims and of all Americans. By Akbar Ahmed To the well-known American maxim ‘driving while black,’ a more recent one has been added after 9/11, ‘flying while Muslim,’ as Muslim passengers on planes are now…
Though the pilgrimage is performed only during 5-6 designated days, the operations are large enough to demand the managerial exercise to span over the whole year. By Maqbool Ahmed Siraj The Haj pilgrimage is the most complex organizational task undertaken by the Government of India beyond its borders. A little over 170,000 persons from India…
Proposal for women pilgrims aged 45 and above to travel in group of four or more women; Reintroduction of sea voyages to be explored; Embarkation points to be cut down to nine from current 21. New Delhi: The Government of India’s Ministry of Minority Affairs has released the Draft Haj Policy. The report by the…
A one-day workshop on “Policy formulation for the Development of Minorities in Karnataka” held on August 31 under the aegis of Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP) at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) threw up a host of issues thwarting the development of minorities in Karnataka. Prof. Abdul…
The Supreme Court’s ruling striking down the practice of triple talaq in one sitting should be welcomed by all conscientious citizens of the country who uphold the principles of equality, gender parity and justice for all. By Maqbool Ahmed Siraj The Supreme Court’s ruling striking down the practice of triple talaq in one sitting should…
In Islam, diversity is presented as a requirement of nature and also as beauty. It sees the differences of languages and colours among human beings as among the signs of God. By Waris Mazhari In our understanding of God, it is important to remember that according to Islam, God is the Sustainer of all…
Instead of worrying about the salvation of others, our focus should be our own self, because ultimately we won’t be questioned about the deeds of anyone except our own. By Kashif Shahzada Tolerance is a special quality. It means getting along with people who are different from us. It is a vital trait for peaceful…
By Rejimon Kuttappan After being lured to work in Gulf countries, many Indian domestic workers disappear every year. Some have been found, others not. “Once, I was sitting on a chair and having food. I didn’t hear them calling me. They lost patience and the husband came running to me, hit me on my head…
Escaping the confines of the besieged Gaza Strip, often described as an “open-air prison”, is a nearly impossible dream for many of its two million residents. But 24-year-old Mosab Abu Toha has found a way to free himself”through books. “Freedom is a state of mind. [With books], you’re liberating yourself by living in an imaginary…
