December 2013

We learn about a new gene everyday that is specifically associated with a certain human behavior or that causes a certain physical situation. One gene is responsible for crime, whereas another gene is the cause for baldness. This leads us to blame nature and physiology for these faults. Some recent findings, however, have proven that, contrary to popular perception, genetic expression is also regulated by a person’s physical environment and its socio-cultural influences, thus human behavior is not just dictated by genetics. Genes, gene-dependent synthesized hormones, and culture are involved in the shaping of human nature. Behaviors appear in a […]

On Tuesday, November 12, President Mohamed Morsi issued the following statement to the Great Egyptian People and the whole nation from Borg Al-Arab Prison (west of Cairo) where he is being kept Captive: Dear Egyptian people, This is the first opportunity I have found to update you on what has happened since June 30, and until today. What happened is indeed a full-fledged military coup. In order to achieve stability in our homeland and reconciliation among its people, all honorable Egyptians must stand up firm, realizing that this coup is a crime, an act of treason. It is a crime […]

Turkish President Abdullah Gül has called on Muslim countries to take more responsibility and offer “their own solutions” for the resolution of the ongoing crisis in Syria, during a meeting of the Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Gül’s remarks came early on Thursday as he delivered the opening speech of the 29th meeting of the OIC Standing Committee for Economic and Trade Cooperation (COMCEC) in İstanbul. “If we do not come up with solutions for the problems of the Islamic world, others will impose their own solutions. Putting our house in order is our responsibility before everyone else. If the […]

The weak and oppressed Muslims of the country have recently observed 6th December as Black Day. Twenty one years ago historic Babri Masjid was demolished on this day by a satanic conspiracy under the patronage of guards of Constitution and watchdogs of Law. The tragedy occurred in broad daylight with a live telecast in a country; the biggest laboratory of democracy.  The then late President of the Republic called it an act of hooliganism. Situation worsened throughout the country but government arranged safe return journey of hooligans to their homes. And instead of healing the wounds of oppressed Muslims; they […]

Uniting the Muslim Ummah today is not an easy task. Writer looks into the complex problem and finds solution in his own way. Readers are requested to comment on it and present their own remedies.  Editor All Muslims know the value and importance of uniting the Muslims around the world. We have read and heard many times the famous verse from Surah Al-i-Imran, ” And hold fast all together by the rope which Allah (stretches out for you) and be not divided among yourselves; and remember with gratitude Allah’s favor on you; for ye were enemies and He joined your […]

Drones have become the weapon of choice for the US because no American casualties are involved. If innocents are killed, that is just “collateral damage”. The US is not at war with Pakistan; at least that is what it claims officially. In fact, the US presents Pakistan as an ally in its unending war on terror. Yet US policy, especially as it relates to drone strikes is anything but friendly. US drone strikes are acts of war against innocent people in Pakistan of whom thousands have been killed since the murderous campaign was launched in 2004. Most of the strikes […]

گوبیلزؔ نے تو کہا تھا کہ جھوٹ کو اتنا بولو کہ وہ سچ محسوس ہونے لگے۔ اسی طرح امریکی پروفیسر اور دفاعی تجزیہ نگار سیموئیل ہنٹنگٹن Sammuel Huntingtonنے سب سے پہلے جدید تاریخ میں نام نہاد ’اسلامی دہشت گردی‘ کی اصطلاح گھڑ کر اتنی کثرت سے استعمال کری کہ وہ سازشی اصطلاح اب حقیقت لگنے لگی ہے۔ ملت کے زعما پریشان ہیں۔ امام کعبہ، امام خطیب مسجد نمرہ سے لے کر دنیا بھر کے ائمہ، علماء اور اسلامی دانشور اپنے اپنے تئیں اس داغ کو دھونے کی مسلسل کوشش کر رہے ہیں۔ اس کو کہتے ہیں کمال ہنر کہ جس […]

آج امت مسلمہ تاریخ کے بد ترین دور سے گذر رہی ہے۔ غلبہ و اقتدار اس کے ہاتھوں سے جا چکا، محکومی و محرومی کی زندگی بسر کر رہی ہے۔ ہر چند اس کے پاس کتاب اللہ و سنت رسول اللہ موجود ہے۔ امت کا سواد اعظم یقین رکھتا ہے کہ زمین کے وارث اللہ کے نیک بندے ہی ہوں گے۔ قرآن میں غلبہ کے اصول واضح طور پر موجود ہیں، احادیث میں غلبہ کی بشارتیں موجود ہیں، ضرورت ہے کہ انہیں اصولوں کو بروئے کار لاکر غلبہ ٔ اسلام کیلئے کوشش کی جائے۔ کرۂ ارض کے سارے انسانوں کیلئے […]