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1920s: Pandit Malaviya shuddi (reconversion) movement
The term ‘shuddhi’ literally means ‘purification’. It refers to the re-conversion into the Hindu fold of non-Hindus, especially of those Hindus who have been converted to other religions by hook or crook. The word ‘shuddhi’ has been retained throughout in this section. Savarkar
Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya was the president of […]

Syria: Islam’s Most Important Library to Reopen in Aleppo - After decades of neglect, one of Islam’s most important libraries is about to reopen in Aleppo, offering scholars access to some 70,000 books and rare works of art, and shining a light on a centuries-old tradition of learning. Aleppo, Syria’s second city, is one of […]

1920s: Pandit Malaviya shuddi (reconversion) movement
The term ‘shuddhi’ literally means ‘purification’. It refers to the re-conversion into the Hindu fold of non-Hindus, especially of those Hindus who have been converted to other religions by hook or crook. The word ‘shuddhi’ has been retained throughout in this section. Savarkar
Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya was the president of […]

In Muslim nations and regions around the globe, this is the holy month of Ramadan, a time for followers to abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and sexual activity during the day, breaking their fast each sunset, with traditional meals and sweets. During this time, Muslims are also encouraged to read the entire Quran, to give […]

Michael Jackson: It didn’t take weapons to launch America’s cultural supremacy in the digital age.

They say Muslim nations want war with America. Can you explain why an American like Michael Jackson became hugely popular across Middle East and Central Asia despite the hatred for America’s foreign policy and military involvements in Palestine, Iraq and Afghanistan? […]

In The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam, Allama Muhammad Iqbal comes awfully close to saying that Quranic laws can be changed according to the requirements of the time. He admits that laws presented in hadiths may be changed if the situation requires it, but shies away from saying the same about Quran, while the […]

Last Saturday afternoon, while switching through channels I came across breaking news on local channels about Israel air raids on Gaza. Thinking that CNN/BBC would have more latest and updated news, I turned to them. But much to my surprise (more like dismay!), they were running their usual shows and there was no mention of […]

Nawa aaya Obamayah?
New elect-president Obama’s (oh yeaah!) been moving and shaking it up in his initial days in power; here’s a rough rundown of his recent activity which is (or may be) of interest to us guys;
India’s external affairs minister suffers serious bout of diarrhea & other stories
Seriously guys! Obama is keen on having […]

Muslims around the world this week begin the fasting and feasting month of Ramadan amid hopes of violence easing in some of the Islamic world’s conflict hotspots but hit hard by rising food prices.
The start of the ninth and holiest month in the Muslim calendar is determined by the sighting of the new moon, which […]

With the ongoing and ever-increasing inflation hitting the nation, we approach the independence day celebrations. 14th August 1947 was the day Pakistan got independence and was idealized to be the torch-bearer for other Muslim nations. Are we there yet? Have we deviated from our Great Quaid’s vision for Pakistan?
Today, we stand at the verge of […]