Sir, The piece “Mandate 2014″ in the Islamic Voice of February 2014 issue was indeed very refreshing, enlightening and stimulating. It was also well-planned, timely and insightful. I felt like hearing a panel discussion among a well-meaning group of persons. I expect more likes of it in near future on major issues confronting the community…
There is a discussion going on in the Muslim circles about why Muslims should support AAP (Aam Aadmi Party). Muslims are standing at the cross roads thinking, what role they can play in the forthcoming elections of 2014. On one hand, there is a Congress party and on the other hand, there is a fear…
Islamic Voice issue of December 2013 had some very good articles. To mention some, “Muslims Unveil 2014 Poll Agenda” was very thought provoking. The news item, ” campaign to respect the name Muhammad” also was inspiring and I was happy to know that the students are doing such a noble task. Varsha Sharma’s article “Prophet…
India is a secular country but the RBI has brought out a coin with Mata Vaishno Devi image. This goes against the spirit of the Constitution which prohibits use of symbols belonging to a particular religion or community on official stationery, coinages, currency. I have written to the Reserve Bank of India regarding this. If…
There is an authentic saying attributed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him): “Religion is very easy and whoever overburdens himself/herself in matters of religion will not be able to carry on with it. So, be not extremists, but try to attain perfection and receive the good tidings that you will be rewarded.” (Bukhari)…
This has reference to Mustafa Akyol’s letter on Malaysian court verdict on use of word Allah (Islamic Voice, Nov. 2013) It is true that Allah is the God of Muslims and Christians and for that matter the entire humanity, but when Christians refer to Jesus as the son of God, the confusion occurs. In the…
Over 40,000 peopple were left helpless and homeless due to the communal riots in Muzaffar Nagar and surrounding areas, two months ago. Safa Baitul Maal Charitable Trust, under the leadership of the central president, Maulana Gayas Ahmed Rashadi has taken the initiative and bought land worth Rs.40 lakhs in Keerana, Shamli district. About Rs.20 Lakhs…
Heard so much about the heart, but so less about kidneys, right? Have you wondered what function kidneys play? For your body to work properly, it must contain just the right amount of water. One of the important jobs of kidneys is to remove excess water from the body or to retain water when the…
We had called for narrations from readers about what they think is the “purpose of life” in October 2013. We received the first and only narration, from our reader in Madurai. Here, we publish his thoughts. – Editor Life of this world is transient and time waits for no one. Within this short span…
Islamic Voice issue of November 2013 has many worthy letters and articles. But a staff writer has reported about my joining the Congress in the “People” Column. His report suffers from biases and faults. This report exposes his immature worthiness. He has gone astray in his report. The main issues which need to be pointed…
