Stagnant Waters
A System that has Crumbled
It was the practice of the Prophet to accept bay`ah (pledge of obedience) from his Companions at the time they entered into Islam. In addition, he sought their pledge on other special occasions, (or, occasionally, without any occasion).
Letters to the Editor
On Seeking Guidance, Turban, Marriage Months, Precious Stones, and more…
Will the Muslims Respond to a Christian’s Prayer?
That the West’s veil of civilization is thin was not a recent observation. But that it was paper thin had not been envisaged.
Letters to the Editor
On right of marriage, mawlana mawdudi, cap or no cap, limit and boundaries and many more…
Sufficient is He
What happens when you entrust your cycle to a friend with the instruction to take it around for repairs? Can you rest assured that when
Refuge in Art
The phenomenon of human art has been one with which the best minds have grappled for centuries. Whether it was the puritanical objections raised by the conservatives, the medieval
No Third Place to Go
Why are we here? This is a question that has always intrigued humanity. A satisfactory answer eludes the cleverest of philosophers. After much thinking the answer that comes out is,
Letters to the Editor
On harry potter series, a critique of editor’s responses to letters may 2005 issue and many more…
You will die not…
To most non-Arab Muslims of our times, Arabic language is like Sanskrit or Greek. It had its function once, but now it is a mere “classical language” dear for its past good services.
Letters to the Editor
On a marriage problem, scientific spirit, past and present, promises not kept, dargah visit and many more…
The Science of Hadith – 7
This discipline involves study of the texts, lives of the narrators, the dialects they spoke, the places they lived in or visited, the culture of the times, the general political situation, and movement of thoughts and ideas in the early historical phase of Islam.
‘Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright!’
The life and character of Tippu Sultan (1750-1799 CE), former ruler of Mysore state, India, offers an excellent point of departure for an investigation into the role and relevance
Letters to the Editor
On dreams and houris, existence of god, non-fuqahaa level, nabi and rasul and many more…
God’s Existence
The frequency at which we are asked the question related to God, especially from the Indian sub-continent, gives us a clear indication of the decline in the magnitude of belief in Islam.

