The Myth of Quranic Preservation

By Arshad Alam, New Age Islam 30 November 2021 It Is Intriguing Why Early Muslims Never Thought Of Compiling The Quran Into A Single Book Main Points: 1. Muslims believe that the Quran is the very word of God and hence cannot be changed for all eternity 2. Muslim tradition itself records that some verses, like the verse of Rajm, were not included in the Quran 3. In early Islamic history, we do not see any systematic attempt to preserve and compile the Quran. 4. Was Quran really that important in the eyes of the early believers? ----- The Quran holds a special place amongst all religious texts. While Judaism and Christianity believe their holy texts to be inspired by the Almighty, Muslims believe that the Quran is the very word of God. They further believe that not...

Islamic Countries Have Done Little to Eliminate Violence against Women despite Quran's Clear Commands

Honour Killing, Rape, Torture And Exploitation Of Women Are Rampant In Muslim Societies Main Points: 1. Islam ended the practice of killing the girl child at birth or soon after, i.e., female infanticide. 2. Islam is very particular about treatment of girl children and orphans. 3. Islam discouraged slavery but women are still treated like slaves in Muslim societies. 4. Mukhtaran Mai of Pakistan and Sharbat Gula of Afghanistan are living examples of the plight of women in Muslim societies. 5. Turkey withdrew from Istanbul Convention this year causing a setback to women’s rights. ----- New Age Islam Staff Writer 30 November 2021 (File Photo) ------- On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against women on 25th November, huge protests were held in...

Has Religion Lost Its Relevance In The Modern Society?

‘Religions of Peace’ Have Been the Cause of Bloodiest Massacres on Earth Main Points: 1. 20TH century has witnessed some of the most brutal massacres in the name of God. 2. Srebrenica massacre was perpetrated in 1992. 3. Rwanda genocide was perpetrated in 1994. 4. Genocide of Muslims by Muslims happened in Bangladesh in 1971 in the name of religion. 5. Muslims of Myanmar were massacred by Buddhists in 2017. ---- By New Age Islam Staff Writer 30 November 2021 Religion has been the main guiding force for man since the beginning of the human life on earth. The concept of God provides man with a spiritual source of survival and a purpose of life. In the primitive age, man was surrounded by a hostile nature without any power to fight it. Therefore, Man depended on an invisible...

The Idea of Islamic Literature Does Not Find Support Even Among Islamic Writers

By S. Arshad, New Age Islam 30 November 2021 Islamic Literature, Like the Communist Literature Is Unacceptable To the Literary World Main Points: 1. Literature is secular in nature. 2. Literature deals with the iissues of entire humanity. 3. Literature should not be communalized. ---- Since literature is a mirror of life and society, modern human society has tried to use literature to fulfil its social, political and religious goals. In every age or in every society the dominant political stream or group has tried to use literature to spread its political ideology. For example, communist states tried to communize literature and such literature was widely created, published and distributed. The progressive movement that was based on communism was made popular by Indian writers...

Islamic Political Thought: Why Introspection and Rethinking is a Must?

By Dr. Mohammad Ghitreef, New Age Islam 28 November 2021 Much Work Has Been Done In Islamic Thought In The Field Of The Revival Of Traditional Sciences Such As Quranic Exegetics, Hadees' Legacy Main Points: 1. After Ibn Khaldun and Al-Mawardi, there was no further evolution in Islamic political thinking at all. 2. Muslim thinkers did not develop new ideas based on human experiences. 3. Islamic State played havoc in the region and more recently the Taliban rule in Afghanistan is doing the same. 4. Secularism in its European sense is an ideology and practice that excludes religion from human life or at least restricts it to a private niche. ----- Much work has been done in Islamic thought in recent times, especially in the field of the revival of traditional sciences such...

What Is Wrong With Pro-Islamophobic Media And Elements Declaring Islam To Be A Terrorist Religion?

Without A Doubt, Islam Is A Very Humanitarian And Tolerant Religion Main Points: 1. Violence and Islam are like fire and water. 2. The right of human life to be treated with respect and dignity, as well as to live in peace and contentment, has been prioritised in all of the world's religions and faiths. 3. Islam and Muslims are accused of attempting to propagate Islam throughout the universe by terrorism and coercion, despite the fact that the Qur'an explicitly prohibits this. 4. Certain radicals are committing acts of terrorism in the name of Islam and it is our job to continue spreading the Islamic message, which emphasises the significance of promoting peace. ------ By Kaniz Fatma, New Age Islam 27 November 2021 (Photo courtesy: Media Diversity Institute) ----- Today,...

The Holy Quran Lays Emphasis on the Nutritional and Medicinal Values of Natural Products

The Quran Does Not Mean That the Verses Should Be Used For Cure But It Suggests Research On Nature Cure Main Points: 1. Quran swears by the importance of Olive and Fig. 2. It says that honey and milk have great nutritional and medicinal value. 3. Grapes and Dates also have nutritional and medicinal value. ---- New Age Islam Staff Writer 27 November 2021 The Quran has been revealed as a book of religious, social, economic and political guiding document for the followers of Islam. But it is not a dry book of commandments and do’s and don’ts. It deals with all the spheres of life. The followers of Islam can turn to the Quran for guidance in individual as well as communal life. Quran not only deals with spiritual matters but also deals with scientific and economic affairs....

Abu Ibrahim al-Hashmi al-Qurashi, Abubakar Shekau, Haibatullah Akhundzada to Ayman Al- Zawahiri - All Are Playing a Foolish but Deadly Friend to Muslims

By Arman Neyazi, New Age Islam 27 November 2021 Muslims Will Have to Understand That the Al-Qaeda, Taliban, Boko Haram and ISIS Militants Are Misguided People Pretending To Fight for Islam Main Points: 1. The ideologues of all the terrorist organisations are befooling people by pronouncing them to be religious Jihadis. 2. Terrorists and militants are playing ‘a a foolish’ with Muslims. 3. People who are ignorant of the fundamental message of compassion, love and humility are guiding the so-called Jihadis on the battlefield. 4. Change of the world from spiritualism to materialism is the game of hypocrite political and religious leaders. ------ Read, O Prophet, in the Name of your Lord Who created— is the first verse to be revealed on Prophet Muhammad Pbuh by Allah the...

Interfaith Academic Work Is Vital In Strengthening the Spirit of Peace and Brotherhood

By Ghulam Ghaus Siddiqi, New Age Islam 27 November 2021 Interfaith Dialogue: The Need of the Hour Main Points: 1. We need to grasp the concept of homeland love, or what it means to love one's own country. 2. We must focus on finding remedies rather than making things and events more provocative. 3. Hatred and violence cannot be utilised as a means of combating hatred and violence. 4. Its imperative that we get to know one another and form strong interfaith relationships. 5. Interfaith education is welcome, but it should focus on fostering peace and harmony rather than debating and disputing. .... Mohammad Farooq Azmi's piece in the Sahara Urdu daily was noticed a few days ago. The author described the interfaith conversation as a pressing need, and he...

Lack of Social and Literary Commitment in Contemporary Urdu Literature

By S. Arshad, New Age Islam 26 November 2021 Urdu Speaking Community and Urdu Organizations Need To Take Revolutionary Steps to Stem the Rot Main Points: 1. Committed poets and writers in Urdu are few. 2. Editors like Gopal Mittal, Zubair Razvi, Sajid Rasheed and Shamsur Rahman Faruqi are no more. 3. Today’s Urdu writers have not social and literary commitment. 4. Urdu literature has lost its relevance in the contemporary social milieu. ---- (Representational Photo from Files) ---- Literature is called the mirror of the society. But the purpose of the creation of literature is not merely reflecting the society but also welfare of the society. And human society can progress only when the individuals of the society are developed intellectually, morally and spiritually....

Buddhist Mysticism Influenced Islamic Sufism in a Big Way

Islamic Sufism Borrowed Many Doctrines and Practices from Buddhist Mysticism Main Points: 1. Buddhism influenced Islamic Sufism in a big way 2. Muslim Sufis Hussayn bin Mansoor, Attar and Bayazid Bustami travelled to India. 3. Ibrahim Bin Adham was influenced by Buddhist mysticism. 4. Khanqah originated on the lines of Buddhist Vihars. 5. Spiritual practices of breath control, Chakras and Perfections influenced Sufism. ----- By New Age Islam Staff Writer 25 November 2021 Courtesy: .cilecenter.org ----- Ibn Arabi institutionalized Sufism on the lines of Vendantist philosophy and Buddhist mysticism. Until then, Islamic Sufism meant strict adherence to the Quranic injunctions on purity of heart, piety, love for humanity and abstention from violence and violent religious...

Dr. Sahil Bharti Is Right: Terrorism Committed In The Name Of Islam Is A Massive Insult To Islamic Faith

Defending or Supporting Terrorism by Any Means Is Prohibited in Islam Highlights 1. Terrorism committed in the name of Islam is a grave insult to Islam, and Muslims must respond by refuting the terror narratives point by point. 2. Without a question, Muslims throughout the world have spoken out against Jihadist terrorists. However, raising one's voice once or twice is clearly insufficient. 3. Islam urges people to speak up against injustice and evil, as indicated by Quran and Hadith. ...... By Kaniz Fatma, New Age Islam 25 November 2021 A few days ago, newageislam.com published an Urdu post by Dr. Sahil Bharti, in which the writer made some excellent demands of the Muslim community. I'd like to offer some feedback on their points. Dr. Sahil Bharti says, “Terrorism committed...

Large-Scale Interfaith Studies Are Urgently Needed To Achieve Interfaith Harmony and Prevent the Growing Hatred in the Country

Religious Madrasas Must Plan For Interfaith Harmony Courses Main Points 1. Freeing The Country From Prejudices And All Forms Of Hatred Is The Most Pressing Need Of Our Time. 2. The start of the Interfaith Harmony course would provide a scholarly foundation for interfaith and sectarian tolerance. 3. The Nizami Centre of Aligarh Muslim University convened a group of specialists to create a course in Hindi language and Indian religions for graduates of religious Madrasas. ....... By New Age Islam Staff Writer 24 November 2021 Interfaith dialogue is one of the most pressing global topics of our time, and it is being discussed in a variety of institutions and platforms all over the world. Although its goals differ from place to place, the challenge of finding common...