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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From carpet factory to cover of Forbes, Kashmiri lad designs enviable success story
Dr Shujaat Ali Quadri Young Aquib Wani, who has figured in Under 30 list (Design) of prestigious Forbes magazine, has trained himself to see patterns of beauty and meaning in everything he perceives. He saw the energy and passion of the tiger, India’s national animal, in the national cricket team and used the “tigerish” impression in…
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Moderation & Muslims at heart of World Muslim League chief’s India visit
Dr Shujaat Ali Quadri The India visit of Dr Mohammad Bin Abdulkarim al-Issa, secretary general of influential World Muslim League, assumes several significant moments. While as a leading moderate voice of Islamic world, Dr Issa will communicate the message of moderation and interfaith unity, he will also likely take stock of the situation of…
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Born without hands, Amin scripts success with feet, qualifies to be patwari
Innama’al usri yusran (Verily, along with every hardship is relief) is a universally accepted wisdom of the Holy Quran. It helps people endure suffering with stoic patience and ultimately emerge as victors in life. Amin Mansoori, a young man without hands, has written the success of this dictum with his feet. Mansoori was born into a…
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