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March 2014
Editorial
A Pathetic State of Existence
While the moral condition – and, thereby, the socio-economic condition – deteriorates by the day all over the globe, the East looks relatively more stable than the Western world.
The Qur’an
Verses from Surah Al-Anbiya’ [78-82]
[78] And Da’ud, and Sulayman - when they were judging concerning the field, when the sheep of a people strayed there at night.… more »
The Hadith
On the Specific Rights and Categories of Neighbours
(1) M’uawiya bin Haidah related to us, saying the Apostle of God said: “The rights of the neighbour upon you are that if… more »
Science
2015 as the International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies
The year 2015 represents over ten centuries, since the publication of the great works on optics by the medieval Arab scholars, during the… more »
Morality
Aspects of the Last Revelation: Directness of Islamic Prayer
Divine expression, as found in the Qur’an, is a moment of great hope for man, for he has been assured of divine response… more »
Contemporary Issue
Islam, the American way (Part-1)
A new generation of Muslim Americans separate what is cultural, what is religious, and what is American, finding that the ‘straight path’ isn’t the same path for all.
Interview
Islamic Banking and Finance: Role and Relevance in a Recessionist Economy (Part 3)
T he concluding part of an interview conducted by a research group from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, (IIMB) which recently talked… more »
Society
An Important Hadith for Husband-Wife Relationship
It is important that one should be keen to follow the Prophet’s example in interpersonal relationships with others: wife, children, relatives and fellow Muslims.
Perspective
We and Our Duty
The message of Islam that we bear is a trust that must be passed on. Allah has entrusted this to us and he will hold us accountable for it.
News Flashes
Flashes from the Muslim World
INDIA Top scholar calls for Islamic unity Internationally renowned scholar on Islam and comparative religion, Dr Zakir Naik, urged the Ummah at large… more »
Children’s Column
Children’s Column Content – YMD March 2014
The Qur’an for Young Hearts – 47 Important Notes 1:The translation of the Qur’an being presented here is interpretative. It is meant for… more »
Opinion
AAP is a BAAP of Indian politics
AAP is ready to sail in the narrow vacuum between Congress’s corruption and BJP’s communalism.
Reflection
A Religion that Offers Remedy for Social Ills
This is ABDUL-LATEEF ABDULLAH’s story about how Islam changed his life Being a social scientist by trade, much of my time is spent… more »
Society
A Truth-revealing Question to the Muslim Woman: The Unbelievers Want to Know, ‘Where do you Stand?’
The way Muslim women should dress in public has been a strongly debated topic in recent months. But a new study has now… more »