Janet Jackson has converted to Islam. The singer has followed in the footsteps of brother Jermaine by becoming a Muslim. The 49-year-old singer – who married Muslim billionaire, Wissam Al Mana, 40, in 2012 – is reportedly taking the religion so seriously that she has even toned down her raunchy costumes and dance moves for her…
Why Non-Muslims Want To Convert To Islam After Snapchat’s #Mecca Live
Devotees at Makkah have given non-Muslims a unique and intimate insight into one of Islam’s holiest nights by sharing images from inside the city. Muslims were able to collaborate and share personal videos of Makkah using Snapchat’s Live Story feature, which collects submitted clips and splices them together before releasing the best footage to all…
What Is Wrong With Religions?
By Mohamad Zubair-u-din The history of various religions coincides with the beginning of human life on earth. The scientific (logical) reasons assigned for the discovery of religion and the associated beliefs revolve around the concept that man found it difficult to explain the reasons behind different natural phenomena like the coming down of the rains,…
Imam Hussain: Right is Might
Mohamad Zubair- U-Din History is witness to numerous incidents which are a blot on the human conscience and humanity. The broad humane and moral values were trampled over by a gory dance of barbarism, cruelty, death and destruction. However, the majority of these incidents faded into oblivion with the passage of time. Very few among…
Ramadhan: Is Fasting relevant In This Age?
Adil Reyaz Ramadhan, the ninth month of Islamic calendar, has begun in Muslim world. Around 1.6 billion Muslims – constituting about 23 per cent of world population – will observe fasting from dawn until dusk, and will also forego liquids and sexual relations with their partners. The prophet of Islam, Muhammad [PBUH] told the Muslims,…
Time To Switch To Islam’s Golden Age
It’s time to take a leaf from our glorious past if we want to come out of the morass of ignorance, backwardness and slavery, says Mohammad Zubair-u-din There is no denying the fact that Islam attaches great importance to knowledge and education. That education is the starting point of every human activity is evident from…
‘Marry Only One’, Qur’an Only Scripture To Say So
One among many fallacies being spread to denigrate Muslims is that “Islam is the only religion that encourages polygamy’ i.e. a man can marry more than one wife. While Islamophobes blame Qur’an for what they say ‘encouraging’ polygamy, feminists criticize it for not ‘extending the similar rights to women’. Are both these groups right in…
The Day Headscarf Became My Identity
“Are you a doctor?” a woman in my neighbourhood asked, her eyes popped in disbelief. I knew the reason behind her incredulity, but to be sure I asked: “Why are you so surprised?” Nothing,” she said, adding nonchalantly, “I mean doctor and hijab… isn’t hijab a sign of backwardness and suppression?” Though very offensive, but…