The religion that men inherit, is, over the ages defined, developed and modified in such a way as to appear and be acceptable to its adherents as the most rational, reasonable, practical and correct. Every previous generation adherents act as guardians to their religion,
The Hadith
Wealth and Knowledge
1. Anas (ra) says the Prophet (saws) passed by the house of an Ansari that had a dome over its entrance. He enquired… more »
The Qur’an
Verses from Surah Al-Anfal (44-49)
[44] And when He was showing them to you (O believers) - when you encountered them - as few in your eyes,83 and He… more »
Letters
Letters to the Editor
On the Trap, Indecent Films, Statues, Difficult Child, Mothers of the Prophets and many more…
Editorial
School Dropouts
It is often noticed that in a certain period of his life, a child, until then doing well in school, suddenly begins to show a lack of interest in his studies. The normal age group when this can happen is
The Qur’an
Selection from Surah al-Anfal (Verses 41-43)
[41] And know70 that whatever71 you secure as spoils of war72 - for Allah is one-fifth thereof, for the Messenger,73 the kin (of the Prophet),74 the orphans, the… more »
The Hadith
Contentment
The following ahadith are selections from Kitab al Zuhd of Ibn Majah 1. Abu Dharr Ghifari reports the Prophet (saws) as having said:… more »
Perspective
From the Debris
Everyone knows that troubles come in the life of every individual. But one will wonder to know that regions too undergo trouble. When trouble befalls on an individual, he attributes it to his past folly, his miscalculation or bad luck but whom to blame when a particular region is seized by trouble i.e. natural calamity. Do we have no answer to this question.?
Report
A Belated Report on the Gujarat Earthquake
Myself and Mawlana Burhanuddin Qasmi, were on our way to Gandhi Dham to see the devastating effect of the earthquake and relief and rehabilitation work undertaken by different Muslim organizations. It was Maghrib time and the train stopped at Osmanabad station,
Editorial
Hands Full
WE have written earlier, in one of our lead articles, that for a definition of the word ‘religion’ as applicable to any religion other than Islam,
The Hadith
Hadith al-Manaam1 (The Hadith of the Night Vision)
Although the following hadith is being offered in full, the notes on it will be offered in installments. The notes are either by… more »
The Qur’an
Verses from Surah al-Anfal (30-35)
[30] And, (recall O Prophet), when the unbelievers were plotting against you to either imprison you or murder you or exile you.56 But,… more »
Letters
Letters to the Editor
On Male Doctors, Rape, Karbalah, Hardening of Hearts, Prayers in a Hostel and many more…
Editorial
THESE FLYING MACHINES
Ever since man took birth on this planet he has been staring at the birds in wonder and longing. How lucky of them to be able to fly?
