WATCH OUT FOR GENERAL KAYANI

Islam and Politics 30 Jul 2010, NewAgeIslam.Com WATCH OUT FOR GENERAL KAYANI If General Kayani’s extension was a fact foretold for many political reasons — he had done a great job fighting the war against the Taliban, continuity in the midst of strategic success was absolutely necessary, the Pentagon was comfortable with him, etc etc — the controversial chronicling of the run- up to the announcement was certainly problematic. And that has cast a shadow on his achievement....My own view remains consistent. In order to protect the institutional integrity, the terms of service of army chiefs, judges and bureaucrats, however good or indispensable they may be, should not be extended. Similarly, in order to protect the process of...

Lata, Rafi and the missing Islamic motif

Islamic Society 30 Jul 2010, NewAgeIslam.Com Lata, Rafi and the missing Islamic motif Saturday will mark the 30th death anniversary of Mohammed Rafi, India’s singing legend who was loved beyond the borders of South Asia. Though he was paired with many playback singers over a career spanning four decades, his more memorable songs were rendered with the iconic female vocalist, Lata Mangeshkar. Rafi was a Punjabi Muslim, Lata a Maharashtrian Hindu. Their love songs still inspire millions.  Lata, Rafi and the missing Islamic motif By Jawed Naqvi July 30th, 2010 Saturday will mark the 30th death anniversary of Mohammed Rafi, India’s singing legend who was loved beyond the borders of South Asia. Though he was paired...

Book review: A continuing legacy —by Dr Amjad Parvez

Books and Documents 30 Jul 2010, NewAgeIslam.Com Book review: A continuing legacy —by Dr Amjad Parvez Dr Nagi writes that Che, who had entered Bolivia to struggle against the system, was cold-bloodedly murdered by Bolivian agents of the US on October 9, 1967 after being captured, wounded but alive. To emphasise the poignancy of the murder, the author quotes a powerful couplet: “Jis sajh dhaj sey koi maqtal sey gaya woh shaan salamat rehti hei/Yeh jaan to aani jaani hei, is jaan ki koi baat nahin.” The couplet reflects the heroism of the sacrifice of one’s life for an ideal — a feat that Che achieved by struggling for his ideas until the very end. --Dr Amjad Parvez Book review: A continuing legacy —by Dr Amjad Parvez By Dr Saulat Nagi Che Guevara — Jo Chale Toh...

Detained Gujarat Minister Amit Shah: What Next ?

Current affairs 30 Jul 2010, NewAgeIslam.Com Detained Gujarat Minister Amit Shah: What Next ? From the Urdu Press: In an editorial, Delhi-based daily Hindustan Express (July 26) writes: “The arrest of the confidant of Gujarat’s Chief Minister Narendra Modi, senior leader of BJP, and minister of state in the Gujarat home ministry, and that too on charges of committing heinous crimes, is not an ordinary incident in India’s history. The significance and implications of this arrest are evident to every Indian and for this reason the Sangh Parivar is certainly dumbstruck... The meaning of Amit Shah’s arrest is clear: not just Modi, but the entire BJP leadership is in the dock... The long arm of the law, that has seized Amit Shah’s neck, can also reach the necks of his masters.” The...

Muslim women appointed to sharia court bench in Malaysia

Islamic World News 30 Jul 2010, NewAgeIslam.Com Muslim women appointed to sharia court bench in Malaysia Swiss city fines Muslim parents over swimming classesSeminar on women's access to parliament in HodeidahRocket from Gaza hits Israeli cityHOW should Islam be taught in private Christian schools?Saudi mother says Indian cult brainwashed sonOsama held suicide bomber recruitment in Pakistan: WikileaksOmar, Mirwaiz assure Sikhs of securityJ&K govt bans two local TV channelsOn reality TV: How to become an ImamAfghanistan needs schools, not gunsUN chief sore over security situation in KashmirIraq film directors look to build 'Baghdadwood'Majority of Pakistanis call India a threat, US enemyBangladesh SC bans religious...