Man’s Freedom of Will, and the nature of Divine intervention in the working of the life of the Universe and of Man, have been recurring and much-debated topics
Editorial
Those Who Erupt
At the time of writing these lines, protests against Danish cartoons are still raging. Muslims are dying. Their response had been calculated by their adversaries. But its intensity had not been predicted. As we protest, it is necessary to understand the issue and the reaction from different angles. A proper understanding of all the issues will help us determine our ways of response.
Letters
Letters to the Editor
On pronouncing the intention, sujood, concentration in prayers, sex in paradise, tahajjud time and more
Editorial
The Science of Hadith – 6 Orientalists and Hadith (3)
A cursory examination reveals that the two, Qur’an and Hadith, belong to completely different orders. So that, if someone doubts the authenticity of Hadith,
Letters
Letters to the Editor
On qunut, apostasy, shadowless prophet, breaking of wudu, maintenance and more…
Editorial
Apostasy
The question of apostasy in Islam is often raised. It issues forth from various quarters, primarily the evangelical, but also from the atheist and antagonistic circles.
Story Essay
Growing Pains: Father and Son
One of the prime accusations raised by the polytheists of Makkah against Muhammad, the last Prophet of Islam, was that his message divided… more »
Letters
Letters to the Editor
On sahih and non-sahih, juvenile delinquencies, nazr, consummation and many more…
Editorial
The Science of Hadith – 5 Orientalists and Hadith – II
Such were the trend-setters for many of the Orientalists who took over from the priestly class after the burst of Renaissance. A great majority of them,
The Qur’an
Verses from Surah Yunus (75 – 92)
[75] Then we sent forth, after them, Musa and Harun to Fir‘awn and his chief (executives) with Our signs. But they waxed proud.… more »
The Hadith
Ahadith That Use Number Three – X
Herewith such reports of the Prophet as use number three. A reason behind such a presentation is to dispel the idea that the… more »
Profile
Ahmed Deedat and the Contradictions of Christianity
Deedat absolved the Christian brethren of the guilt of having created the cheap salvation theory of Christianity. They had, in fact, been brain washed or ‘programmed’ for two
Book Review
Many Voices, One Faith
Muslim women writers reveal their thoughts on daily life, politics, war, and religion in the new anthology ‘Many Voices, One Faith’.
Letters
Letters to the Editor
On troubling issues, hawks, game, love and istikhara, adultery and many more…
Editorial
The Science of Hadith – 4 Orientalists and Hadith (1)
The works on Islam and related topics, as produced by Western scholars, over past few centuries, is a dark patch on the face of scholarship. These scholars (who later came to be designated as Orientalists) were always at loggerheads with the Prophet and ill at ease with facts surrounding him.
