The Correct Approach To Studying The Quran

By Naseer Ahmed, New Age Islam 31August 2024 While Covering These Subjects, The Quran Uses Keywords Such As Islam, Muslim, Momin, Kafir, Zalim, Fasiq, Fitna, Qital, Taqwa, Shuhuda, Siddiq, Nafs, Ruh, And Many More. The Word Kafir And Its Other Grammatical Forms, For Example, Is Used In Over 500 Verses, Making It Easy To Determine Its Precise Meaning In Every Verse It Is Used Without Reference To Any Lexicon. ----- The Quran contains two kinds of verses. They are: The Muhkamat Verses: These verses describe the religion of Islam, its moral codes, personal and criminal law, standards of secular justice for all people, imperatives for maintaining peace and preferring peace treaty over war, guidance on waging just war, guidance on humane treatment of the defeated in battle, guidance...

Islamists Are Obsessed Only With Blasphemy Ignoring Other Duties Enjoined in the Quran

By New Age Islam Staff Writer 31 August 2024 The Quran Enjoins On Religious Scholars To Constantly Work For Social Reform Among Various Sections Of The Society. It Asks Them To Work For The Eradication Of Corruption, Slavery, Hording, Mischief, Oppression, Theft, Robbery And Social Inequality And Spread Of Education. But The Religious Organisations And Islamic Scholars Do Not Pay Heed To The Quran' S Instructions And Focus Only On The Issue Of Blasphemy And The Honour Of The Religion. Main Points: 1. Religious organisations protest only against blasphemy cases. 2. They do not raise their voice against social crimes. 3. They ignore their duties towards social reform. 4. They do not demand abolition of slavery rampant in Pakistan. ------ In late 2020, French Prime Minister...

Javed Akhtar: Illustrating An Atheist's Integrity

By Sumit Paul, New Age Islam 31 August 2024 Javed Akhtar is right on the money when he recently stated that, "All the religions, without exception, belong to the Dark Ages. Their roots are in the Dark Ages. You bring the Dark Age with you. Your umbilical cord hasn't been cut from the Dark Ages." Javed Akhtar ---- Javed Akhtar has hit the nail on the head, but I won't dwell on it lest a few religiously sensitive individuals accuse me of promoting atheism on an Islamic site. My point is to underline the integrity of a steadfast atheist like Javed. Integrity also means remaining true to one's stand and not letting it get affected or compromised. One who has integrity is true to oneself. A person of integrity doesn't impose his or views on others. One remarkable example will prove...

A.G. Noorani: A Pillar of Indian Constitutional Law and Champion of Civil Liberties

By Grace Mubashir, New Age Islam 30 August 2024 Noorani Had Been An Eloquent Advocate Of Civil Liberties And The Rights Of Minorities. He Showed A Particular Concern For The Condition Of Muslims In India, A Community That Has Often Suffered Discrimination And Marginalization. ------- Former Supreme Court Lawyer AG Noorani ------ Introduction Abdul Ghafoor Majeed Noorani, popularly known as A.G. Noorani, was a colossus in Indian legal and intellectual circles. Indeed, an intellect born on September 16, 1930, in the faulty womb of Bombay—now Mumbai. He grew up to be one of India's most respected lawyers, historians, and political commentators. From the outset of his career, he contributed incessantly over many decades to an understanding of constitutional law and civil liberties...

Shah Ainul Haq Abdul Majeed Badayuni: The Illuminating Legacy of Islamic Scholarship and Spiritual Guidance

By Sahil Razvi, New Age Islam 30 August 2024 Shah Abdul Majeed Badayuni, A Prominent Islamic Scholar And Spiritual Leader, Was Renowned For His Devotion To Monotheism And Spirituality. He Played A Key Role In Elevating The Spiritual Legacy Of The Usmani Family In Badaun And Was Succeeded By His Son, Hazrat Maulana Fazl Rasool Badayuni. Main Points: 1. Shah Abdul Majeed Badayuni was a revered Islamic scholar and spiritual leader from Badaun. 2. He was deeply influenced by Shah Achey Mian and received the title "Shah Ain-ul-Haq." 3. He enhanced the spiritual reputation of the Usmani family in Badaun. 4. He was known for his deep devotion to monotheism. 5. His son, Hazrat Maulana Fazl Rasool Badayuni, continued his legacy. ------- Shah Abdul Majeed Badayuni, also...

Divorce in Western Countries No More Carries Stigma as It is Seen as a Solution, not a Problem

By S. Arshad, New Age Islam 30 August 2024 The Quran Recognised Divorce As A Means To End An Unsuccessful Marriage Main Points: 1. India has the lowest divorce rate. 1. 2.Portugal has the highest divorce rate. 2. Pakistan has 10 per cent divorce rate. 3. In Mauritania, divorce is celebrated by divorced women. ------ Marriage and divorce are two significant events in the lives of adult men. While marriage is a happy occasion, divorce is seen as a tragic and sad event in life as it marks the separation of husband and wife due to certain differences. Divorce poses many problems for both but the woman faces greater problems in society. However, divorce has become an inevitable part of every society. Every religious society has its own procedures for divorce. In some...

Collapse Of Shivaji Statue: Collapse Of His Lofty Ideals

By Sumit Paul, New Age Islam 30 August 2024 A journalist friend from Bombay jokingly asked me whether there was any Muslim constructor who erected Shivaji's huge statue which collapsed recently? This shows the Hindu-Muslim divide in Maharashtra and the erroneous projection of the great Maratha warrior who was never against the Muslims. Though Shivaji fought against the Mughals and the Muslim rulers from nearby Bijapur sultanate, the reason was purely territorial and never communal. Alack, he's being projected as the face of Hindutva by the militant Hindutva forces and belligerent neo-Hindus. A statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, erected by the Navy and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year, collapses at Rajkot Fort, in Malvan, on August 26, 2024. | Photo Credit:...

Food Profiling On Flights: When Religiosity Increases, Everything Gets Tainted

By Sumit Paul, New Age Islam 29 August 2024 Hindu Meals/ Muslim Meals Are Openly Religious Tags, But The Month Of Shravan Is Going On. Quite A Few Hindus Refrain From Having Non-Veg Food During This Period. You Never Know, When A Religious Hindu Might Object To Something That's Prohibited During Shravan! We're Living In Religiously Intolerant, Nay Dangerous, Times. ------ Accusing Vistara of communalising food, a woman called-out the airline for labelling food as ‘Hindu Meal’ and ‘Muslim Meal’. In a post on X, Journalist Aarti Tikoo Singh tagged Vistara and asked why the vegetarian meal is called ‘Hindu meal’ and chicken meal called ‘Muslim meal’ on their flights. Polarisation has seeped too deeply into the psyche of the people of India. So far, we heard about Genetic Profiling. Now...

The Arbaeen of Imam Hussain (A.S) in Najaf and Karbala: A Resolve to Solidify Peace and Justice!

By Ghulam Rasool Dehlvi, New Age Islam 29 August 2024 Muslims And Non-Muslims Walking Together As Arbaeen Pilgrims To Recall The Martyrdom And Message Of Imam Hussain (AS) Against Oppression Is Epoch-Making. It Was Pertinent That They Showed Solidarity With The Palestinian Civilians, Striving For Justice In A Manner Reminiscent Of Imam Hussein’s Struggle In 680 AD. Main Points: 1. The Arbaeen pilgrims have been known for their resolve to foster global peace, counter terrorism and help in solidifying interreligious and intrafaith harmony and even Shia-Sunni sectarian unity across the globe. 2. Often threatened by the ISIS and other extremist and terrorist organisations, the Arbaeen pilgrims in Najaf and Karbala have systematically been attacked by suicide bombers and even rockets...

On the Idea of People of Integrity in the Context of Rich Religious Diversity

By Adis Duderija, New Age Islam 29 August 2024 “By “people of integrity” I mean people who, at least in the ideal case, know a great deal, avoid exaggeration, admit ignorance when appropriate, have an interest in the truth, and are intelligent, serious, sincere, decent, sensible, reflective, and so on. People of this calibre can be found in many religious traditions, and indeed among those who endorse secular perspectives. Such people hold the relevant beliefs in all sincerity and endeavour to live in accordance with them. Roughly speaking, such people are no more common in any one tradition than they are in the others, and people who approximate to this ideal are similarly distributed.” Robert Mc Kim In an increasingly interconnected world, the significance of integrity among individuals,...

Why Khwaja Hasan Nizami Celebrated Shri Krishna’s Birth as the "Dawn of Truth"!

By Ghulam Rasool Dehlvi, New Age Islam 26 August 2024 In The Present Age, When Divisive Politics Has Overtaken All Ideological Debates, It Is Important To Recall An Indo-Islamic Scholar Who Eulogies Shri Krishna As An Integral Part And Binding Factor Of Indian Civilisation Main Points: 1. Khwaja Hasan Nizami was a prominent Indian Muslim scholar, writer, historian, and a Chishti-Nizami spiritual master known for his rich contributions to Urdu literature. 2. Shri Krishna's birthday was the beacon of hope and light (Noor), Nizami writes in his book’s chapter on the birth of Shri Krishna "Dawn of the Truth" 3. Nizami refuted the claim of Arya Samaj writers like Lala Lajpat Rai that Sri Krishna is not an avtar or an originator of the Shrimad Bhagwad Gita. 4. Deeply-rooted Sufi...

A Distinct Pattern In Islamophobia In Maharashtra

By Sumit Paul, New Age Islam 27 August 2024 The editor Mr Sultan Shahin has brilliantly exposed a number of Ahadith that question the character of Muhammad and how the Islamophobes get ammunition to cast opprobrium on Islam, Muslims and the Messenger. The question is not whether Muhammad was a perfect and irreproachable man or a reprobate. The point is different. What Ramgiri 'Maharaj' of Nasik said about Muhammad and his wife is indeed reprehensible. But it's a pattern in Islamophobia in Maharashtra. Yours truly is based in Poona and he has witnessed this. Maharashtra is teeming with such dubious and small-time Babas who are very popular among their lowly Hindu followers. You come across such frauds in every village, town and city of Maharashtra. Even a city like Poona has scores...

Preserving Sufi Heritage: Confronting the Threats of Right-Wing Extremism and Wahhabi Ideology in India

By Sahil Razvi, New Age Islam 27 August 2024 Rise Of Right-Wing Groups, Both External And Internal, Targeting Sufi Shrines And Saints In India Emphasises The Importance Of Preserving Sufi Traditions Against The Divisive Wahhabi Ideology, Which Threatens Religious Harmony And Cultural Heritage Main Points: 1. Right-Wing Groups: Both external and internal right-wing groups are targeting Sufi shrines and saints in India. 2. Wahhabi Ideology: This ideology opposes Sufi traditions, promoting extremism and intolerance. 3. Importance of Shrines: Sufi shrines play a key role in promoting peace, unity, and cultural heritage in society. 4. Historical Legacy: Sufi saints have historically spread Islam’s message of love and peace in India. 5. Preservation: There is a need to protect...

Escalation Of Hostilities Along The Israeli-Lebanese Border Raises More Questions Than It Provides Answers

By Dr. James M. Dorsey for New Age Islam 27 August 2024 Israeli Said It Launched Airstrikes Against 40 Targets In Southern Lebanon To Pre-Empt Retaliation By Hezbollah, The Iranian-Backed Lebanese Shiite Militia, For The July 30 Killing In Beirut Of The Group’s Military Commander, Fuad Shukr. ------ Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Credit WorldwideInfo ------ Sunday’s escalation of hostilities along the Israeli-Lebanese border raises more questions than it provides answers. Israeli said it launched airstrikes against 40 targets in southern Lebanon to pre-empt retaliation by Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Lebanese Shiite militia, for the July 30 killing in Beirut of the group’s military commander, Fuad Shukr. Hezbollah confirmed the...

Razia Parveen And Saroj Devi: “He Is Like My Son, I Wish Him Well”

By New Age Islam Staff Writer 27 August 2024 Mother Everywhere Think Alike Main Points: 1. Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan won gold in Paris Olympics. 2. Neeraj Chopra of India won silver. 3. Neeraj provided moral support to Arshad Nadeem before the event. 4. Mothers of both the sportsmen turned the occasion into a joint celebration. ----- Saroj Devi, mother of athlete Neeraj Chopra . (PTI Photo) (PTI) ----- In her article, "Nationalism Versus Sense Of Community", Anuradha Vellat has nicely pointed out the role of two mothers on the both sides of the border in reversing the atmosphere of perennial acrimony between the people of India and Pakistan, particularly in the arena of sports . Neeraj Chopra of India and Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan respectively won the silver and...