Almost everyone asks himself about God: “Where did He come from? What is the nature of His existence? Does He exist at all?” And so on. But most minds that ask these questions soon abandon the inquiry. Why? Because of several reasons
Letters
Letters to the Editor
On Allah is time, islamic pragmatism, talking to boys, adam and Muhammad (asws) and more …
Editorial
Time
For most of mankind throughout time, Time has been something that existed, simply and plainly, in which they lived, and out of which they departed into the realm of another kind of Time
The Qur’an
Verses from Surah Al-Nahl (10-23)
[10] It is He who sends down to you out of heaven water: for you a drink thereof, by which the trees (grow)… more »
The Hadith
On Trust, Humility, and Modesty
To fulfill a promise is a practical form of trustworthiness while to break it is identical, in effect, to untruthfulness. The Prophet, peace… more »
Economics
Islamic Investment Opportunities in India
To assess the extent of Islamic investment opportunities on the stock market, one only has to look at the availability of stocks that conform to the norms stipulated by the Islamic Shariah,
Letters
Letters to the Editor
On celebrations, betting, an unhealthy practice, dargah visit and more …
Editorial
Investing Zakah Money
Quite often we hear of proposals to invest Zakah money into business. The declared objective is to keep the principal safe and spend the profits on those who deserve the Zakah
The Qur’an
Verses from Surah Al-Nahl1 (Makkan)2
Introduction Sayyid Qutb’s passionate words might be difficult to translate, but, in keeping with the Arabic proverb, ‘What cannot be had in sum… more »
The Hadith
Truthfulness and Trustworthiness
Truthfulness and trustworthiness are virtues of foremost importance in Islam. In the words of the Prophet, peace be upon him, these are the… more »
Perspective
Our Farcical Democracy
Written sometime before the December 2007 elections in Gujarat which confirmed Narendra Modi in power yet again,
Book Review
Hizbullah – Party of God: An Islamic Movement Perspective
Hizbullah – Party of God: An Islamic Movement Perspective is an immensely readable book, a good introduction to a unique Islamic movement and a welcome counter to much
Society
Census of India: Reading between the Lines
Ever since Census of India has declared much awaited figures and findings, the communal agents have been using the lop-sided figures to advance their interests and ideology. Census of
Profile
Silverline Realty Scoops Prestigious Property Award
Two recent International awards for Silverline Realty and TransIT mPower have brought prime recognition for Muslim enterpreneurship and
Letters
Letters to the Editor
On whom to marry, hair dyes and deodorants, falling in love, internet and many more …
