The Rational Believers and the Irrational Disbelievers

By Naseer Ahmed, New Age Islam 28 February 2023 In my article, “The Quranic Truths of Qayamat and Resurrection”, I have detailed the basis for a rational belief in the Quran as the word of Allah, and the rational basis for rejecting the claim that it is the word of Allah as follows: The Nature of the Quran The Quran makes a claim that it is the word of God without a doubt who is the all-knowing, all-Hearing and all-wise Creator. What logically follows from it is that it is a Book of absolute truths. It is therefore only to be expected that as our knowledge about our material world grows with the pursuit of science, the absolute truths in the Quran about our material world are empirically proved correct progressively. Until such time, science will lag behind the Quran but eventually...

The Earthquake in Turkey: A Sign of God's Wrath, Mercy or a Test of Patience?

By Ghulam Ghaus Siddiqi, New Age Islam 28 February 2023 The Earthquake in Turkey, Speculative Theories, and the Illumination of the Holy Quran Main Points: 1. Indeed, earthquakes are signs from Allah. The Holy Quran also contains a Surah by the name of Zalzalah. 2. Some claim that this earthquake happened because the day of judgement is rapidly approaching. 3. Others argue that such earthquakes are caused by rising human wickedness. 4. Some contend that sometimes troubles emerge to show which believers are perseverant and content with the Will of God Almighty. 5. According to spiritual observers, the temporary worldly chastisement by God Almighty is another way for God to demonstrate His mercy. 6. This type of divine punishment serves as an internal...

Hindu-Muslim Unity in British India Where Any Attempt To Fight Against Divisive Politics Was Seen As Seditious

By Saquib Salim, New Age Islam 28 February 2023 “The Governor hereby declares to be forfeited to his Majesty all copies, wherever found, of a pamphlet in Bengali entitled ‘Bartaman Rajnaitik Sankat o Musalmaner Kartabya’ (Present political crisis and duty of Muslims) by Muhammad Ehsanul Huq Affendi of Sonarai, Domar, Rangpur and printed at the Kali Krishna Machine Press, Rangpur, on the ground that the said pamphlet contains-matter which brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt and excites or attempts to excite disaffection towards the Government established by law in British India” M. K Vellodi, Chief Secretary to the Government, wrote this to the Chief Secretaries of all the provinces in British India on 7 August 1939. Rabindranath Tagore's Hindu-Muslim Raksha Bandhan festival ------ Slice...

Chanakya and Sheikh Saadi's Tips on How to Recognise a Foolish 'Scholar'

By Sumit Paul, New Age Islam 28 February 2023 “The ignorant are speedily convinced, and the wise are soon persuaded by argument. But all the wisdom in heaven has a hard task to overcome the pride of an obstinate scholar. " Ancient Sanskrit verse So very true! This is obvious on this site. The way one obstinate 'scholar' tries to run others down and behaves in a condescending way, one can easily relate to the aforementioned Sanskrit adage. In the Neeti Sutra of Neeti Granth, Chanakya described 11 qualities of a pseudo-intellectual or 'scholar' (chapter 7). The original copy is still safe in the custody of Taxila Museum, Taxila, Punjab Province of Pakistan; Chanakya taught there at the famous ancient university of Buddhist era, Taxila University along with Nalanda, Vikramshila (Bihar)...

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - Origins and Relationships

By Naseer Ahmed, New Age Islam 27 February 2023 Judeo-Christian Perspective Posits The Following Step-Wise Evolution Of Judaism, Christianity, And Islam. Primitive Or Proto-Judaism Can Be Traced To The Primitive Covenant Between Allah And Noah ----- The following is from the Book “The Cross and the Crescent” by Jerald Dirks M.Div., Psy.D. The Judeo-Christian Perspective The Judeo-Christian perspective is one that is systematically taught throughout Western academic institutions, as, "Judaism was the first monotheistic religion", a statement which is vehemently rejected by the Islamic perspective, which will be presented later. Ur-Judaism and the Covenant with Noah The Judeo-Christian perspective begins with Adam, peace be upon him, and traces the descent of man down through the various...

Anti-India Policies of the Dictators, General Ziaul Haque and General Pervez Musharraf, Made Pakistan A Terrorism Hub

By New Age Islam Staff Writer 27 February 2023 Pakistan Has Reached This Situation Because Of The Wrong Policies Of Its Dictators. Since Army Generals Have Ruled For Most Part Of Its History, They Have Tried To Resolve All Its Political Problems And Internal And External Disputes With The Use Of Force Main Points: 1. Yahya Khan ordered army crackdown on East Pakistan in 1971 leading to Pakistan 's break up. 2. General Ziaul Haque trained Taliban mujahideen for billions of dollars. 3. Gen. Pervez Musharraf patronised and funded LeT to fund terrorism in Kashmir. 4. Musharraf was behind the Kargil infiltration. 5. Musharraf facilitated Mumbai terror attacks. ----- General Ziaul Haque and General Pervez Musharraf ------ Pakistan is in the midst of a severe financial...

Our Role in Removing the Social Evils That Have Corrupted the Majority of Muslims

By Kaniz Fatma, New Age Islam 27 February 2023 Social Reforms and Our Responsibility Main Points 1. A permanent "social reform" section is present in almost all humans, Muslims or non-Muslims. 2. Plans and efforts made for the cause of reforming society are mostly being done in the wrong direction. 3. Through his special and beautiful teachings, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) lifted people out of the mire of destruction, the pit of condemnation, and brought them to the top of the world. 4. Some of the issues that plague modern Muslim civilization are violations of both human and divine rights. ----- The phrase "Social Reform" is a lovely title and endearing combination of two words. Those who hear, speak, or read this title begin to observe several social evils that...

There's Always Something More To Be Seen

By Sumit Paul, New Age Islam 27 February 2023 “The history of the living world can be summarized as the elaboration of ever more perfect eyes within a cosmos in which there's always something more to be seen." Pierre Teilhard De Chardin (1881-1955), France This is indeed a very profound statement! An Urdu poet enigmatically said the same thing, “Nazar Mein Vusa'at Paida Kar/ Na Thahar Ek Hi Manzar Par" (Broaden your vision/ don’t stop at one place). There's so much to be seen, learnt and acquired in a relatively short time. The problem with all humans is that we tend to become complacent and absolute in our approach to life, truth and circumstances. There's nothing absolute. To say or claim that something is absolute is akin to thinking that there's nothing more to learn or know. People...

Hindus, Muslims & Sikhs Fighting the British

By Saquib Salim, New Age Islam 27 February 2023 Sanobar Hussain, Sher Ali, Abdur Rahman Riya, Abdulla and Abdul Aziz were holding a secret meeting in February 1929 in Peshawar. The Indian freedom struggle, they believed, needed rejuvenation. With Sanobar as its president, they founded Anjuman Jamiat Naujawanan–i-Sarhad (Association of frontier youth). The aim was to revitalize nationalism in Peshawar by bringing Hindus and Muslims together and engaging in revolutionary activities. Kissa Khani bazar of Peshawar ----- Slice of History Abdur Rahman Riya started a newspaper to reach a larger audience. In September, Anjuman held a meeting in honour of Jatindra Nath Das, who had sacrificed his life after a long hunger strike in Lahore Jail. At the meeting attended by Hindus and Muslims...