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October 14 marked a somber day for the Chicago Muslim community as they mourned the loss of Maulana Nadeem Wajdi, a revered spiritual leader, scholar, and author. Maulana Nadeem Wajdi was the father of Mufti Yassir Nadeem Wajdi, the visionary behind Burhan Academy, a robust Islamic institution offering spiritual nurturing …

In today’s world, the Muslim Ummah faces immense challenges, and many are struggling with confusion and uncertainty, especially in light of the ongoing crises in the Middle East. Disunity, leadership struggles, sectarianism, and an overwhelming focus on materialism are plaguing the Muslim community. These issues leave the Ummah questioning their …

In a global celebration of Milad Un Nabi ﷺ, the 4th Annual International Conference titled “Ikisvi Sadi Seerat Un Nabi ﷺ Ki Ahmiyat” was held online on September 15, 2024. Organized by the Anjuman e Ilm o Adab and the South Asia Cultural Society of Chicago, in collaboration with the …

By: J.S. Ifthekhar The Wakf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 has become a major challenge for the Modi government, sparking widespread controversy. The proposed amendments have not only provoked opposition parties but also galvanized Muslim bodies, who view the bill as an overreach into the religious and community affairs of Muslims. This …

For over 4 decades, Muslims have suffered at the hands of right-wing extremists, who have corrupted the secular soul of India, to further their political agendas, or spin hate against the Muslim community. While both Hindus and Muslims coexisted peacefully for decades, extremist aberrations have ruined and wrecked India’s harmonious …

This list highlights key issues such as the rise of Hindutva politics, discrimination against Muslims, media representation, and incidents of hate crimes. 1. Communal Riots and Tensions India has witnessed various instances of communal violence between Hindus and Muslims, such as the Gujarat riots (2002) and the Delhi riots (2020). …

Hyderabad, September 14 — At the launch of his enlightening new book, “Prophet for the World,” Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani took a firm stand against the rising tide of Islamophobia. In a compelling keynote address, Rahmani called for a deeper understanding of Islam’s true teachings and emphasized the importance of …

Chicago, September 14: The 12th of Rabi’ al-Awwal, holds immense significance as the day when Allah SWT sent to this world the Greatest Star and Enlightened Personality, Prophet Muhammed (PBUH). In a message to the Muslim community, noted Chicago-based Oncologist Dr. Tajammul Hussain and the President of Chicago Muslim Medical …

Hyderabad, September 14: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy stressed the need for unity and secularism in times of change. “Some people are trying to spread poison. We must work to protect the fabric of our society. We have to be careful of people who are spreading poison for electoral …

Deobandi thought in India has been influenced by the Indian ethos and culture, imbibing it with accepting diversity in plurality, and yet maintaining the pristine form of Islam. Thus, due to its Indian ethos, it has gone not in favour of extreme ideologies and syncretism. And the manner in which …

Building strong family ties is essential for the growth and well-being of a family. In Islam, family values hold a significant place, and it is the responsibility of every parent to instill those values in their children. It is said that the family is the foundation of a society, and …

Raising Muslim boys is a great responsibility, and it is the duty of every parent to instill Islamic values and character traits in their children. Muslim boys are born with the innate nature of fitrah (purity and goodness), and it is the responsibility of their parents to nurture and develop …

One of the most important duties of Muslim parents is to instill good values in their children and encourage them to do good deeds. The Islamic perspective on this matter is that every Muslim is responsible for their actions, and that includes children as well. Therefore, parents must take an …

As Muslims, reciting the Quran is an essential part of our daily lives. It is the word of Allah (SWT), and it provides guidance, wisdom, and a source of comfort and strength for all who read and reflect upon it. Therefore, it is important for parents to instill the love …

Islam is a beautiful and rich religion, filled with wisdom and guidance for all aspects of life. As parents, we want to pass on this knowledge to our children and instill in them a love for Islam. However, it can be challenging to find ways to teach children about Islam …

Planning an Islamic schedule for your kids from a very young age can help them acquaint and understand fundamental concepts of Islam better. Not to mention, italso elevates their morals and values. Here’s an Islamic schedule that you can adapt to fit your family’s needs: 1. Fajr Prayer – encourage …

الحمد للہ رب العالمین و صلوٰۃ و السلام علیہ سید الانبیاء و المرسلین و علی آلہ و صحبہ اجمعین۔اما بعد! الحمد للہ ماہ صیام کا آغاز ہونے جارہا ہے۔ اللہ رب العزت کا بے انتہاء احسان وعظیم ہیکہ ہم کو ماہ رمضان المبارک کی آمد تک زندہ رکھا اور اپنی …

Imparting modern education to madrasa students is nothing new. The concept is now being sought to be implemented in a different way to make it more effective and popular. The Shaheen Group of Schools along with the Sahayata Trust, Safa Baitul Maal and other organisations, have decided to educate 5000 …

Glimpses of a Ramadan in America Three years after the Covid 19 pandemic shut doors of organizations including religious institutions like Masjids globally, many Muslims were overjoyed while many were deeply humbled to be able to experience the bliss of Ramadan once again. From congregational prayers in full attendance to …

The Michigan chapter of Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) on Wednesday called upon the Musim community to support the legal hustle around the establishment of first official mosque in the city of Troy. An appeal posted on the CAIR-MI website calls on the Muslims of Michigan to support Muslims …

India and Pakistan are poised against each other, to play a more proactive and constructive role in Afghanistan’s redevelopment, trying to negate each other’s initiatives. The ascendancy of Taliban to power in Afghanistan almost two-and-a-half months ago, after the hasty and chaotic withdrawal of the US forces from the country …

While an effort to classify the Taliban into good and bad is rather easy, the underlying reasons to classify them as Deobandi becomes a little tough and illogical. The seizure of Afghan capital, Kabul by the Taliban and their declaration to declare Afghanistan an Islamic Emirate has again raised the …

Muslim leaders to Discuss Challenges Faced by Indian Muslims Hyderabad, October 18:  All India Majlis e Tameer e Millat’s 72nd annual public meeting will be held on Tuesday, 19th October at Exhibition Grounds, Nampally from 9 am to 1pm. Known as Jalsa-e-Rahmatul lil Alameen, the public meeting is a grand …

72nd Tameer e Millat Jalsa Announced All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) leaders are all set to address a mammoth public meeting in the city, said Mr Syed Aneesuddin, Chairman Reception Committee, 72nd Jalsa Yaum-e-Rahmatul lil Alameen organized by the All India Majlis e Tameer e Millat (AIMTM). Addressing a press …

The Taliban have seized the majestic palace of Rashid Dostum, popularly known as the Lion of Afghanistan. The palace, with its splendor, reflects the luxurious life of Rashid Dostum and other Afghan leaders. It was built at a cost of millions of rupees, with precious carpets and sofas on which …

The onset of Arab Spring had raised expectations in the region of power being transferred to the people ultimately, but the ensuing developments have completely changed the dynamics of the pro-people movements in the region. While most the Indian media has been obsessed with developments taking place in Afghanistan, it …

An allegedly unIslamic practice has mushroomed in Saudi Arabia, with wider societal and moral implications, while the Saudi authorities remain indifferent to it. The Saudi society currently is facing a dilemma bordering on societal norms, morals and Sharia. This peculiar situation has developed mainly due to the increase in number …

King Abdullah’s US visit marks an end to four years of being snubbed by the Trump administration, and may herald a new chapter in the US-Jordanian ties. Jordanian King Abdullah became the first Arab leader to meet the US President Joe Biden at the White House on July 19. By …

It seems as if the Indian Muslims are under a collective siege from the external as well as internal forces and pressures. External pressure is being applied from the outside to weaken it psychologically, lessen the morale of its followers and instead of allowing them to focus their energies on …

By: Riaz F Shaikh Who is a Muslim? A person who follows Islam. What is Islam? A religion in which you submit to the will of Allah (glory be to him), and follow the teachings of his last prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). These seem to be simple questions …

If the Indian madrassas could reorient themselves, it may silence their critics besides influencing the government to support these initiatives. The first institute of Islamic Madrassa education was at the estate of Hazrat Zaid bin Arkam near a hill called Safa in Makkah, where Prophet Muhammad was the teacher and …

An Australian think tanks has brought out considerably verifiable proofs of the destruction of Uyghur and Islamic monuments in Xinjiang province of China. Reports about the Chinese persecution of Uyghur and other other minorities by the Chinese Communist Party are not new anymore, and they have always been denied by …

by: Asad Mirza The political developments during the last five years, and in particular since the last May have forced many a Muslim intellectuals, community sympathisers and well-wishers to turn into a pessimist. They are brooding that many recent political developments and reaction of the Muslim religious and community leaders …

​Hyderabad, February 1: On the occasion of World Hijab Day, which is celebrated on first day of February every year, scores of young girls participated in a Hijab styling show. Participants expressed their love for Hijab and what it means to be wearing one. They tried different styling techniques for …

Every year millions of Muslims from across the world visit the Holy Mosque in Madina, popularly known as Masjid-e Nabawi. The visit embodies their love and respect for the messenger of peace, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Madina is his city and within the precincts of Masjid-e Nabawi lays his tomb also. …

In the next general elections in the UK, British Muslims constitute a swing vote to which none of the major or smaller political parties has paid any attention. Muslim voters in the UK, numbering 2 million, have the ability to swing the result, one way or the other. This is …

Tameer e Millat to Guide Country and Community in the Light of Life of Prophet Muhammed Hyderabad, November 7: To commemorate the Milad un Nabi (the birth anniversary of Islam’s last Prophet Muhammed PBUH), the All India Majlis e Tameer-e-Millat, one of the foremost Muslim organizations in Hyderabad, has announced …

Hyderabad, November 4: In the run up to the grand Jalsa scheduled on 10th November, a mega health camp was organized by Taamer e Millat at Khilwat Community Hall near Khilwat Grounds in Charminar on Monday. While doctors from MESCO Diagnostic Centre and City Neuro Centre screened the visitors for …

Hyderabad, November 2: A blood donation camp is organized by All India Majlis e Taameer e Millat on Sunday, 3rd November as part of celebrations commemorating the birth of Islam’s last Prophet Muhammed PBUH. According to the President, Reception Committee Dr. Fakhruddin Mohammed, “The blood donation camp will be held at …

Bridge Course To Connect Madrassas to Modern Educational Institutions Hyderabad, October 23: A bridge course for Huffaz e Quran (memorizers of Holy Quran) has been introduced by Shaheen Group of Institutions in Hyderabad. Titled “the Hifz Quran Plus”, the course aims to help madrassa students to acquire modern education with …

3 day Expo To Feature Rare and Artistic Masterpieces, 1400 Year Old Quranic Manuscripts Calligraphy Workshop by Irani Artists To Be Organized Hyderabad, June 21: For the first time in Hyderabad, an International Quran Exhibition is being organized by the Consulate of Iran in Hyderabad in collaboration with different literary …

Hyderabad, May 25: A whopping 12,822 school going orphans have benefited from the scholarships issued by Hyderabad Zakat and Charitable Trust (HZCT) in a year, said Chairman HZCT Mr. Ghiasuddin Babukhan. Releasing the trust’s annual report at Annual Meet and Iftar organized by the trust, Mr. Babukhan said “around Rs …

Magic Klean launches “The Joy of Giving” initiative during the holy month Ramadan Hyderabad, May 15: A young startup MagicKlean aims to help the needy this Ramadan in its own niche way. Specializing in laundry, the startup collects used and old clothes from door to door, washes and irons them …

Hyderabad-based social organization is helping 100 jail prisoners free on the occasion of Milad un Nabi, marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammed PBUH. Nearly 100 prisoners will be freed from Central Jail, Chanchalguda in successive batches starting Friday. Prisoners who are incapacitated by their financial conditions and serving term …

The process of Islamic Banking may seem novel to Indian market, but it’s proving to be successful, and is an effective solution to solve the economic crises in the society, said internationally renowned finance expert and Director of Investments – Rehbar Finance Mr. MH Khatkhatay. Addressing the media ahead of …

11 Lakh Muslims Benefited From Hyderabad Zakat and Charitable Trust While the month of fasting Ramadan has become synonymous with feasting for many, a larger chunk of underprivileged Muslims struggle for decent food. It is prerogative for oneself to partake in charitable and philanthropic activities and attain a spiritual decorum …

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The Haj Committee of Hyderabad will make available application forms for Haj 2016 at the Haj Committee office on Nampally from 14th January. The forms will be officially released by Director of Anti-Corruption Bureau Mr. A. K. Khan IPS at the releasing ceremony to be held at 11.00AM the same day. …

For the first time since the dawn of the 20th century, the Jamaat-e-Islami Hind is organizing its National Members Meet in Hyderabad this December. More than 10,000 core cadre members of the Jamaat from various states across India will gather at the Wadi-e-Huda for the 4-day conference. According to Jamaat-e-Islami …