In this columnist’s article (“Will Pakistan Nuke India,” The Nation, Feb.14, 2010) the question was raised (as expressed and shared by many Indians) “Will Pakistan survive – even for the next five years?”
Who has not heard the story of the shepherd who regularly yelled “Sher- Aya- Sher!” (here comes the beast- the lion) to terrorize [...]
Once a person approached the Holy Prophet Muhammad S.A.W and asked him (the Holy Prophet Muhammad S.A.W) for alms as he has not eaten for many days. The Holy Prophet Muhammad S.A.W asked him if he has anything at his home. The person replied that he has only two items at his home. The Holy [...]
Never has a man set for himself, voluntarily or involuntarily, a more sublime aim, since this aim was superhuman; to subvert superstitions which had been imposed between man and his Creator, to render God unto man and man unto God; to restore the rational and sacred idea of divinity amidst the chaos of the material [...]
Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed was awarded the title of sword of Allah by the prophet Mohammad(Peace Be Upon Him) at the end of Battle/ Ghazwah, of Motah. Motah town was lacated at the southern end of the Red Sea near Jordon. The battle was fought on 8th of Hijra in the month of Jamadiul Awwal. [...]
The theme I am going to engage is of paramount importance. I therefore have tried to cover its vital aspects. As a matter of fact Islam is the Divine Code. This is the only original and legitimate ‘Monotheistic Religion’ of the absolutely one Allah Almighty for His Almighty entire creation; [...]
Mullah, Masjid (Mosque) & State’ is my focus. One of the crucial assumes, which is being proliferated by most of the Muslim vocal clergy is their prolonged & fatal misconception. They believe firmly that they alone as a community have the exclusive right to rule. What is the logic for this fallacy? Simply because they [...]
Despite recent achievements of the Government of Pakistan in eradicating the menace of terrorism from the northern areas of the country, it would be naïve to conclude that the victory over extremism is comprehensive and decisive because there are chances that such elements may regroup themselves to strike back yet again. The main reason for [...]
At the Vatican, May 14, 1999, Pope John Paul II bowed as a sign of respect toward a copy of the Holy Quran presented to him as a gift. When the Quran was officially presented to him, he kissed the same. This gesture, magnanimous and understanding as it was, earned him the respect and admiration [...]
Below is a thought provoking article by Auria Maqbool Jaan.
Courtesy: Express News
Prophet Muhammad personifies the roles of perfect father and husband. He was so kind and tolerant with his wives that they could not envisage their lives without him, nor did they want to live away from him. He married Sawdah, his second wife, while in Makkah. After a while, he wanted to divorce her for [...]
