Category: English Article
Places of Worship: Time to Arrest Tide of Claims
(Dr Shujaat Ali Quadri) “It is not perfectly clear that, if antiquated claims are to be set up against recent treaties and long possession, the world can never be at peace for a day? The laws of all nations have wisely established a time of limitation, after which titles, however illegitimate in their origin,…
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Secularism in India wakes up early in the morning
Dr Shujaat Ali Qadri With challenges galore, contemporary Muslims and India have charted a path that veers into future of opportunities. Of many of these challenges, the strength and weakness of secularism in the country are one of the most pivotal ones. While those on the side of the government may argue that Indian…
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India Ulama must look up to lodestars — Nahdlatul Ulama & World Muslim League
India in the last one year saw two pivotal religious activities. One saw an assembly of Indian and Indonesian Ulama (scholars) deliberating upon fomenting interfaith dialogue. The second was the visit of Sheikh Mohammed Abdul Karim al-Issa who is chief of the Saudi-based World Muslim League and was on a similar mission. Both series of…
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Lest we forget: Sher Ali Afridi, Indian Heroe of courage & patriotism
Sher Ali Afridi has a dark, sombre story, yet, learning about his life often leaves one with mixed feelings and conflicted moral takes. Born in the Tirah Valley of the Khyber Agency in present-day Pakistan, Sher Ali Afridi belonged to the Afridi tribe of Pathans. He was a loyal servant to the British administration and…
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Meaning of Dr al-Issa’s visit for Islam, India and Muslim youth
Dr Shujaat Ali Quadri Dr Muhammad bin Abdulkarim al-Issa, powerful Secretary General of World Muslim League, completed his very successful 6-day visit to India last week. The success of his rigorous tour doesn’t lie in the fact that he was treated as a high-profile Saudi guest and met the PM and President, it’s rather…
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