Category: International

Islam like many other religious traditions has an inherent struggle with modernity since its anchorage lies in historical traditions at various levels. The infallibility of the Qur’an and the …

Our future in the next 20 years and beyond will be a blend of 10 major trends with far-reaching impact. Recognising these trends and identifying suitable solutions is important …

REVERBERATIONS of the devastating offensive by Israeli defence forces against Gaza in January are still in the air. In a 22-day onslaught launched in response to rocket fire from …

MORE often than not, when one hears the word ‘fundamentalism’, the mind somehow always relates to its Islamic connotation, for such extremism by other religions is always mentioned with …

Every once in a while, I feel despair over the plight of the country — we are hurtling toward catastrophe but nobody wants to do anything to avert it. …

“Talibanisation of Pakistan: From 9/11 to 26/11” is actually a story of Pakistan’s “non-state actors” inducted into state-organised jehad that predated the process of Talibanisation under the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan. …

The Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) completed 40 years of its existence . It was set up in Rabat, Morocco on September 25, 1969, in reaction to an arson …

ISLAMIC banking is commonly defined as a form of banking which operates without the norm of interest. As a concept, it is comparatively of recent origin. It is only …

“SAY: “Who is it that provides you with sustenance out of heaven and earth, or who is it that has full power over hearing and sight? And who is …

“AND God invites unto the abode of peace , and guides him that wills onto a straight way. For those who persevere in doing good there is the ultimate …