Is Conversion to Islam by Force Permissible?
As a general principle every verse of the Qur’an must be read and interpreted against the background of the Qur’an as a whole . Let’s take example: “And so, …
What Really is The Message of The Quran ?
‘The Message of The Qur’an’, has been acclaimed as one of the best, English translations and commentary of Quran by ‘Leopold Weiss’ . It is based on his own …
Jihad, Violence & Qur’an
After 9/11, it has become fashion, especially among western writers to quote the Quranic verses related with the conduct of warfare out of their context, there by misleading the …
Fundamentals of fundamentalism
Fundamentalism is a political movement to capture power and acquire control over national resources in the name of religion. It’s apparent aim is to establish a theocracy based on …
Qur’an on; Tolerance, Peaceful Coexistence
It is generally misperceived that Qur’an encourage violence. The contrary is true, as evident form some references quoted below:- No compulsion, coercion in religion; 2:256 , 6:104,107; 88:21-26; 6:66,107; 10:108; 25:43; 39:41; …
Traditional education & modernity-Madrissah
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 …
Extreme Future
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 …
Israel’s war crimes report
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 …
Politicl and Moral Vision of Islam
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 …
Iqbal’s culture of Islam
It is customary to divide Allama lqbal’s career into three phases. The first phase, which ended in 1905, was a period when the young poet strove to teach the …
La patrie en danger – time to speak
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. …
Problem of evil
Can evil exist? We’re sure that God exists, but if only God existed, life would be monochromatic. Our lives are textured because something interferes with the process of God …
Talibanization of Pakistan
“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. …
Faith, Reason and Quran
“And had thy Sustainer so willed, all those who live on earth would surely have attained to faith, all of them: dost thou, then, think that thou couldst compel …
OIC — 40 years of failure
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 a mere myth?
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 …
Truth or Conjecture-The Message of Quran
“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 …
The Unpardonable Sin-The Message of Quran
“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 …
This Life & Quran
“The parable of the life of this world is but that of rain which We send down from the sky, and which is absorbed by the plants of the …
Is the God of Christians different to the God of Muslims?
All true Christians believe Jesus is God, and therefore, Muslims and Christians worship different Gods. .. … I see no justification that the name of the god of Islam …
Lets not hate:“Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself”
The followers of Judaism, Christianity and Islam have to learn to live as peaceful neighbors in this global village. Jesus said:” And the second (commandment) is like, namely this, Thou …
21 September-International Day for Peace & Eid
Every year September 21st is celebrated as international day for PEACE, so scarce in 21st Century! It is irony of fate that the very religion which is rooted in …
The born sinners!
The sin committed by Adam of disobeying the command of God, passes on to all human making them sinner by birth. So; “For as by one man’s disobedience many …
The Creation
Man has always been inquisitive about the origin and creation of universe to which earth is just a small part. The whole cosmic system of matter and energy is …
Breaking the “Code”
Scholars of Islam Have the Answers Comparing Codes of Belief Between Islam and Christianity Islam Christianity Allah (God Almighty) is the only Creator of all that exits. God Almighty …