Tag: Islam
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The Politics of Religion in India: Hindutva’s Manipulation of Hinduism
Hindutva, a political ideology, is often mistakenly equated with Hinduism, a diverse and ancient religion. This manipulation distorts Hinduism’s image, focusing on a narrow and exclusive interpretation promoting acts of violence and hatred towards the religion itself. The emergence of this Hindu nationalist ideology has posed a challenge to the concept of India as an…
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Islam Khatray may! (Islam in danger)
On March 14th, 2024, Ihsanullah Tipu Mehsud (@IhsanTipu) tweeted the following: “Hamaytullah Mayar, Mayor of Mardan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced closure of KFC restaurant in Mardan. A resolution was passed in a City Local Council’s meeting. Resolution includes directives to local business community to cease sale of all Israeli products in Mardan.” Responding to…
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Kindness – A Key to Simpler and Happier Life
Have you ever heard of a pill that can cure all illnesses? Not even in this advanced age of artificial intelligence, where we discover life on Mars and trade in bitcoins, are they available in stores. So, here I am, talking to you about one simple virtue that can undo practically any harm? From the…
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No place for violence and extremism in Islam: Governor Punjab
Lahore: Punjab Governor, Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar, has said that there is no place for violence and extremism in Islam. Taking the law into one’s own hands on the basis of mere accusation is contrary to Islamic teachings. Scholars should play a positive role in curbing extremism. Sialkot incident is a disgrace to the whole…
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A letter to the Crown Prince MBS
While you are known internationally as Prince MBS i.e Muhahmmad Bin-Salman, I am an unknown Suleman-bin-Muhammad, with due respect I dare write my thoughts and also express my humble opinion about Muslims as of today through this letter to you your excellency. I, like many others, feel that God has blessed you with vision and zeal…
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India’s so-called democracy in danger?
This opinion has been shared Malik Uman Sarfraz. India, the world’s largest democracy and a self-proclaimed secular state, has reached the brink of extremism under the Modi government. Hindu nationalism has become the backbone of Indian democracy, while Christians, Muslims and other nationalities have lost faith in Modi’s particular Hindu democracy. The RSS has played…
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Is Islam an Outdated Religion?
This opinion is written by Syed Amir Hussain. Keeping your word was a sacred thing at home. My dad used to say, “The only thing a poor man has is his word. It’s the one thing nobody can take from you.” I was told by my mother treating people with integrity and respect is the…
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Islam and women’s rights vs. Feminism
This article has been written by Muhammad Akhter. On August 14, 2021, a reprehensible and unfortunate incident occurred in grater Iqbal Park, Lahore around 1900 hrs. Later on, social and mainstream media flooded with various trends, videos, and talk shows. I personally believe that prompt legal action should be taken against all the perpetrators for…
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European Court of Justice marginalizes Muslim women
The European Court of Justice ruled this week that Muslim women could be fired for wearing the hijab. This offensive decision will further strengthen Islamophobia, further marginalize and isolate Muslim women, and deepen the gap. This decision should be reversed. How is the hijab of a Muslim woman different from the hijab of a Christian…
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Islam: Religion of Peace and Forgiveness
This opinion is written by Muhammad Usman. The word Islam is derived from an Arabic word that has two meanings. One is obedience and the second is peace. Islam ranks second among the largest religions in the world. The Followers of Islam are called Muslim, and about 24.1% of the world’s population is Muslim. A…