In an era when India’s mainstream media faced accusations of acquiescence to the government, Ravish Kumar emerged as a steadfast journalist who refused to compromise his principles. While some in the media succumbed to external pressures, Ravish Kumar’s commitment to truth and honesty became a beacon of journalistic integrity. The term “Dock Media” gained popularity,…
A tourist once came to a dense forest in a very remote part of the world, where no outsider had ever ventured before. He wanted to sail down a river and write a book about his journey. He hoped his book would become a bestseller so that he could not only cover the expenses of…
Northern India, including Uttar Pradesh, is home to a significant Muslim population. Despite progress in various sectors, the Muslim Community continues to face challenges in accessing quality education and improving their economic condition. This brief article aims to shed light on the specific challenges faced by the Muslim Community and offer perspective-driven solutions for providing…
Whether one likes it or not, politics plays a significant role in everyone’s life. Decisions taken by the elected representatives in a democracy or by the rulers in a kingdom have an important bearing on society and can even change the course of history. Therefore, it is imperative that every citizen should have political awareness…
We, Indian Muslims are proud to be citizens of this great country. We have been an architect of this land all through centuries since the days of dynastic rule. Whether it was the construction of a world-class network of transport facilities like the Grand Trunk Road linking major cities, founding new cities of the highest…
It is obligatory for all Muslims to attend congregational prayers on Fridays in a mosque. Before the Friday prayers, the Khateeb will deliver the Friday Sermon (Khutbah) in Arabic and in two parts. Before the Arabic Sermon, the Khateeb addresses the gathering in the local language. Such an efficient and potent vehicle of mass communication…
How often have we come across people who keep saying“I have so many things to do, but I have no time.” On the other hand, we also come across people who say“I don’t know how to spend time” or“It has become so difficult to kill time.”These contrasting statements will distinguish between an achiever and a…
Undoubtedly, the achievements of Indian Muslim scholars are legendary, including their role in India’s freedom struggle. Some of them are doing great work even today. However, a majority of Indian Ulema are living in the past. The times are changing and some course correction in their approach has truly become inevitable. And this is just…
Recently, while traveling from the metro, I started looking at Facebook while sitting, and I saw a friend’s post. It meant something like this: “While passing through Muslim neighborhoods, I am often reminded of a conversation between the famous Andalusian philosopher Ibn Rushd (1198-1126) and a Christian priest who was very proud of his city.…
The Interplay of Formal and Informal Spirituality Formal religious rituals are meant to discipline the soul, body and mind. They are not rites into which we move blindly. Regular meditation or spiritual exercises are meant to purify the heart and the soul. The heart is the nexus of the spiritual light that comes from the…
