Articles with tag: MMA
Bullhe Shah and His Veil of “Meem”
Mohammad Gill Feb 4, 2008 interacts: 362One of the attributes of Allah is “Ahad,” meaning “One.” This is the spirit of monotheism. Ahmad is the name of prophet Muhammad.
Talking to Jamil Dehlavi about Infinite Justice and More
Ras Siddiqui Feb 9, 2008 interacts: 103Jamil Dehlavi's film “Infinite Justice” recently opened in Britain. The Indo-Pakistani-French film maker was born in Calcutta to an Indian father and French mother.
The Sudanese Teddy Bear Saga
Hammad Siddiqi Dec 4, 2007 interacts: 121President Omar al-Bashir decided to overturn a court ruling convicting Gillian Gibbons for insulting the Prophet Mohammad, a rare victory for progressive, moderate Islam.
Dillu Ram Kausari: The Hindu Poet who Loved The Prophet
Asif Naqshbandi Sep 28, 2007 interacts: 209One quatrain, in particular, shocked the entire community in India, both Muslims and Hindus.
Musharraf the Out-smarter
Riaz Jafri Sep 25, 2007 interacts: 330A lot is being said and written these days for and against Musharraf who first introduced the concept of ‘Pakistan First’ (keeping Pakistan before self and all).
Of Taufel, Howard And An Apology
Salil Kader Aug 20, 2007 interacts: 17Same day that Simon Taufel expressed disappointment with his decision, another Australian, PM John Howard, ruled out an apology to the Indian doctor Mohammad Haneef
Satanic Verses
kamil rextin Jun 23, 2007 interacts: 385No one has really made their own judgment on the person, his work and for the sake of argument his “character”. But we are quick to condone the knighthood. We are quick to support whatever our “community” is saying.
The YouTube Baby
Nadeem F Paracha Feb 19, 2007 interacts: 32Even though it may have seemed an exciting prospect for many watching a young (bearded) man standing up to the most powerful person in the country, yes, but about what was he standing up for?
A Strike Against Strike
Nadeem F Paracha Dec 26, 2006 interacts: 14What is one reminded of when he or she sees things like unattended garbage dumps, blackened billboards, burning buses and broken windowpanes? Things more frequently witnessed during strikes.
The Elusive Reconstruction
Saad Anis Aug 29, 2005 interacts: 5It is about time that we began to contemplate the implications of questions raised by the MMA, rather than dismiss them as extremist rhetoric.
Hasba Bill 2005 - An Analysis
Saad Anis Aug 13, 2005 interacts: 7The federal government openly opposed the bill in line with its liberalist policies. Several sections of the bill have already been declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
More Tales of Sufi Wisdom
Asif Naqshbandi May 22, 2005 interacts: 44Onlookers were amazed, the venerable old Sufi kneeling next to the stray dog
Am I Insane?
Emma Nisa Mar 4, 2005 interacts: 149Let me tell you about myself. I have a law degree, and got married straight out of University. My Prince Charming is no other then my Bhabi’s brother. Yes I made the mistake of getting married in a “Watta Satta”.
Whispers of A Long Silence
Antonia Navarro Dec 28, 2003 interacts: 6She was the only character in his plays with no defined role. He gave her no wings, no chances for a dramatic scene. One time she disobeyed his well-timed exits, and became pregnant. He had landed in Mumbai the previous night to visit his parents. She dar
